Documents Attestation in Pakistan for MOH Kuwait Documentation & Equivalency Process

Here is a step-by-step complete guide for Documents Attestation in Pakistan for the MOH Kuwait Documentation & Equivalency Process (Ministry of Health – Kuwait). This includes how to prepare, attest, and submit your documents for medical equivalency and licensing as a healthcare professional intending to work in Kuwait.

For: BSc Nursing |Post RN BSN | Diploma Nurses| Midwifery

🧾 Step 1: Prepare Required Documents (Nursing Staff)

🎓 Academic & Professional:

• Matric Certificate (Science)
• Matric Marksheet
• FSc Certificate (Pre-Medical) – if applicable
• FSc Marksheet
• General Nursing Diploma (3 Years)
• All 3 years Mark sheets
• Midwifery / Specialized Diplomas (ICU, Pediatrics, etc.)
• Midwifery / Specialized Marksheet
• Post RN / BScN / Generic BScN Degree (if applicable)
• Transcript / DMCs for all years
• Nursing Registration Certificate – PNC
• Experience Certificates (see conditions below)
• Police Clearance Certificate

Identity & Other:

• CNIC
• Passport (valid)
• Passport-size photographs
• COVID-19 vaccination certificate (if required)

Attestation from Relevant Health Authorities (Nursing Only)For Diploma Nursing Staff:

These must be attested in the following order:

1. District Health Officer (DHO)
   • Attest experience certificates and service records
   • Only government-issued or DHO-verified experience is valid
2. Director General Nursing (DGN)
   • Attests General Nursing & Midwifery Diplomas
   • Issues final verification letter for attestation
3. Nursing & HR Services (NHRS)(if applicable)
   • Some provinces require forwarding through NHRS offices, especially for government staff

Sequence:
Experience Letter → Verified by DHO → Forwarded to DGN → Final DGN Verification → Attestation by HEC/MOFA.

Download Attestation Guide

Step 3: University Degree Holders (BScN / Post-RN)

For BScN/Post RN Nurses:

• Degree Attestation Process:
  • Attest from University (Controller of Exams)
  • Then HEC for degree & transcript
  • Then MOFA
• Experience Note (VERY IMPORTANT):✅ Only post-degree experience is acceptable for equivalency
  ❌ Experience during studies or ongoing/current job experience is not acceptable
  ✅ Must be dated after degree issuance and before application submission
  ✅ Experience should be signed, stamped, dated, and include designation & duties

Step 4: HEC/IBCC Attestation (if applicable)

• Diploma Holders: No HEC required, but DGN is compulsory
• Degree Holders: HEC attestation is mandatory for degrees

Also, attest:

• Matric/FSc → through IBCC
• University Degrees → through HEC

MOFA Attestation

All previously attested documents must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Pakistan.

• Book an appointment via: MOFA Portal
• Submit originals and photocopies
• Essential for Embassy and Kuwait recognition

Kuwait Embassy Attestation in Pakistan

Submit the following:

• MOFA-attested documents
• Valid Passport Copy
• CNIC Copy
• Arabic Translations (if required)

Documents may be submitted directly or through an authorized agent.
Contact the Embassy of Kuwait – Islamabad for the latest rules.

Important Notes (Must Read):

✅ For Diploma Holders:

• Attestation from DHO → DGN → MOFA is mandatory
• PNC Registration must be valid
• Experience must be government-verified or from registered hospitals

For Degree Holders:

• Only post-degree experience is accepted
• Current/ongoing job experience letters are not accepted

Documents Not Accepted:

• Experience from private clinics without stamps or DHO verification
• Provisional degrees or unverified certificates
• Undated/unsigned experience letters