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Verification of documentation issued in Pakistan

The Norwegian Directorate of Health refers to previous information about long processing times due to challenges with verifying documents issued in Pakistan.

The Norwegian Directorate of Health uses the verification service Dataflow Group for verifying documents from Pakistan. Consequently, you must have your documents verified by Dataflow for The Norwegian Directorate of Health to consider them in your application. 

Documents you must verify

Documents you need to verify:

  • Diploma/degree certificate
  • Transcript

Additionally, you must verify the following documents if you have them:

  • Certificate of relevant work experience
  • License to practise/registration

Note: Certain professions have unique documentation requirements. These documents must also be verified. You can find information about the specific documents required for your profession by following the link provided at the bottom of this page. 

If you already have a DataFlow report for a document that we require to be verified, it is not necessary to verify the document again. 

Failure to complete this verification process may result in delays or rejection of your application. Please follow the necessary steps to initiate and track your verification with DataFlow. 
​​​​​​​If you have any questions regarding the process, please refer to DataFlow’s official website or contact their support team.

Please note that verification of necessary documentation via DataFlow Group is mandatory. We cannot assess your documents until the final verification report is received.

How to verify your documents

For verification, you must create a user account and upload the documents by visiting DataFlow's search portal here: DataFlow Group

When submitting a new application, attach the report as a file in the application form in Altinn. 

For applicants who submitted their application before January 21, 2025
If you submitted your application before January 21, 2025, you will also receive a separate letter regarding the verification of documents in Altinn. The Norwegian Directorate of Health has started sending out this information, but due to the high number of applications, you should expect some delay before receiving it. The letter contains the same information as published here on the website, but it is sent to ensure that all applicants who have already applied for authorisation receive the updated information. You will not receive any additional information in the letter beyond what is stated here. You may start the verification process before receiving the letter.

Processing time

The Norwegian Directorate has started processing applications with overdue processing times. However, you should still expect long processing times as applications are processed individually and in the order which they are received. The expected processing time is four (4) months from when we receive the verification report.

For new applicants, standard processing time applies. You can find information about this here: You have applied or received a decision – processing time and appeal

Change in requirements: From HEC attestation to DataFlow verification

The previous requirement for HEC attestation has now been replaced with DataFlow verification. Only applicants with a valid decision who manage to complete the additional requirements within the three year deadline are exempt from having their documents verified through DataFlow. If you are unable to complete the additional requirements within the three year deadline and need to reapply, the requirement for DataFlow verification will apply to you.


You can find information about documentation requirements for your profession and the further application process here: Apply for authorisation and license

Først publisert: 20.01.2025 Last revised date: 03.02.2025 See previous versions