### Step-by-Step Document Attestation Flow for Saudi Arabia
Submitting verified academic files is critical for Saudi university admissions committee approval. Here is the exact verification sequence required for Pakistani qualification documents.
#### 1. BISE Board Verification (Matric & Intermediate)
- **Applicable for**: SSC (Matric) and HSSC (FSc/ICS) mark sheets and certificates.
- **Process**: Submit your original certificates to your respective BISE board (BISE Lahore, Federal Board Islamabad, BISE Rawalpindi, BISE Karachi, etc.) to issue a sealed envelope for IBCC (Inter Board Coordination Commission) attestation.
#### 2. HEC Degree Verification (For BS, MS & PhD Degrees)
- **Applicable for**: Transcripts and degrees issued by HEC-recognized Pakistani universities.
- **Process**: Create an account on the HEC e-portal (`eservices.hec.gov.pk`), upload digital copies of your matric, intermediate, transcript, and degree, and schedule an online verification appointment (via courier or personal appearance).
#### 3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Legalization
- **Applicable for**: All educational certificates, police character certificates, and birth certificates.
- **Process**: Present your HEC/IBCC attested documents at MOFA counters (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta) or designated courier centers for official MOFA QR-code stickers.
#### 4. Certified Arabic Translation
- **When Required**: Certain Saudi universities require Arabic translations of transcripts or birth certificates. Ensure translations are completed by a licensed, certified translator.