In Saudi Arabia a power of attorney for India is signed before the consular officer of the Indian Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate General in Jeddah, by appointment through the outsourced centre, with passport and Iqama. The attested original is sent to India and stamped within three months. Consular visits to other cities are held periodically.
- Document route
- Indian Embassy or Consulate attestation
- Time difference
- 2.5 hours behind IST
- Handled in India at
- Collector of Stamps and sub-registrar
- Travel to India
- None
How it works from Saudi Arabia
We draft for the purpose and the Indian state, and send it with instructions. After attestation, courier the original to your attorney or our office.
In India it is stamped and, for property, registered where required. We recommend a special power naming the property or case, with sale proceeds directed to your own account.
What is different for NRIs in Saudi Arabia
- Sign only before the officer.
- Two witnesses may be required.
- Revoke in writing when finished.
Step by step from Saudi Arabia
Free review call
Calls are held in Saudi office hours, and on Friday or Saturday if you prefer. We read your papers on a power of attorney for India first, so the call is about your options and not a repeat of the facts.
Authority from Saudi Arabia
Where a representative must act for you in India on a power of attorney for India, you sign before the consular officer at the Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah, or at a consular camp visiting your city. We draft the document and send signing instructions.
Work in India
In India, the attorney holder pays stamp duty within three months of the document arriving and registers it where the state requires. Updates for clients in Saudi Arabia go by email and WhatsApp with scans of whatever is filed.
Result and handover
At the end you receive a scan of the stamped power of attorney, and a revocation deed is prepared once the work is finished. Originals are couriered to your address in Saudi Arabia if you need them.
The law in full
This page covers what changes when you handle a power of attorney for India from Saudi Arabia. For the Indian law, the complete document checklist, common mistakes and more questions, read our main page on Power of Attorney for India. For other matters, see all legal services for NRIs in Saudi Arabia or the Property & Real Estate practice area.
Questions from NRIs in Saudi Arabia
Can I get a power of attorney attested in Dammam or other cities?
During the mission's periodic consular visits; check the schedule.
Is an apostille used in Saudi Arabia for India?
Consular attestation is the practical route for Indian nationals.
How long is it valid?
Until revoked or its purpose is complete; it must be stamped in India within three months.