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Power of Attorney Apostille for Saudi Arabia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their power of attorney for use in Saudi Arabia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille (QR code)
Why Saudi Arabia asks for a legalised power of attorney
A power of attorney authorises a person or firm abroad to act for your company: register a branch, sign contracts, file trademarks, handle tenders or appear before courts and ministries. A power of attorney is executed by your company's authorised signatory, on stamp paper or letterhead as required, and signed before a notary.
Setting up a branch, appointing a local agent or opening a bank account in the Middle East usually starts with a legalised set of company documents from India.
In Saudi Arabia, a legalised power of attorney is typically requested for branch or company registration; it is also used for appointing a local representative and trademark filings, tenders and court cases.
A power of attorney issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Saudi Arabia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille, so no Saudi Embassy step is needed. Only the current MEA apostille with a QR code is accepted by Saudi authorities, not the older apostille format.
Key facts
- Document
- Power of Attorney issued in India
- Used in
- Saudi Arabia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille (QR code)
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille (QR code)
- Translation
- Arabic – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Saudi Arabia process for an Indian power of attorney
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the power of attorney and any list your buyer or authority in Saudi Arabia gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the power of attorney or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the power of attorney.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille with a QR code, the only format Saudi authorities accept.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Company registration copy
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Saudi Arabia asks (we arrange it)
- Board resolution authorising the signatory
- Original POA signed before a notary
- Passport copies of the signatory and the attorney
Avoid rejection
- Sign the POA in India if it is to be legalised in India.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Name the attorney exactly as in their passport.
- Spell out the powers clearly; vague POAs are rejected abroad.
Power of Attorney apostille for Saudi Arabia: FAQs
Does Saudi Arabia need embassy attestation for an Indian power of attorney?
No. Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille, so the power of attorney only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille with a QR code.
Is a board resolution needed with a company POA?
Usually yes. It shows the authority abroad that the person signing was authorised by the company.
How long does power of attorney apostille for Saudi Arabia take?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the power of attorney, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is there anything special about Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille, so no Saudi Embassy step is needed. Only the current MEA apostille with a QR code is accepted by Saudi authorities, not the older apostille format.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Saudi Arabia?
Many authorities in Saudi Arabia expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English power of attorney.
What is the process for power of attorney apostille for Saudi Arabia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille (QR code). We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the power of attorney back to you.
Which papers should accompany the power of attorney for Saudi Arabia?
Usually: Original POA signed before a notary; Board resolution authorising the signatory; Passport copies of the signatory and the attorney.
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Send your power of attorney for Saudi Arabia
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.