Indian nationals are among the largest groups needing a Power of Attorney between India and the UAE — for property, banking, business and family matters. Whether you need a POA executed in the UAE for use in India, or an Indian POA attested for use in the UAE, the document must pass through a specific attestation chain involving the Indian Embassy / Consulate and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We handle drafting, attestation and certified Arabic translation end to end.
Power of Attorney from India for Use in the UAE
If your POA is executed in India and needs to be used in the UAE — for example to manage UAE property or business — it must be: (1) executed before a notary or sub-registrar in India; (2) attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India; (3) attested by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi; (4) legalised by MOFA in the UAE; and (5) translated into Arabic by a certified legal translator. We coordinate the UAE-side steps and advise on the Indian-side process.
Power of Attorney from the UAE to India
If you are an Indian national in the UAE and need a POA for use in India — for property sale, registration or family matters — the POA is typically drafted, signed before the Indian Embassy or Consulate, and then attested. We draft the POA to Indian requirements and arrange attestation through the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Indian Consulate in Dubai.
Indian Embassy Power of Attorney Attestation in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
POA attestation at the Indian Embassy and Consulate follows their specific appointment and documentation rules, which change from time to time. We track current requirements and handle the paperwork so your attestation appointment is straightforward — covering the Indian Consulate in Dubai, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, and Indian POA attestation needs in Sharjah.
Apostille vs Embassy Attestation
India is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Whether your POA needs full embassy attestation or an apostille depends on the current acceptance rules of the receiving authority. We advise on the correct route before you start, so you do not pay for the wrong process.