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Power of Attorney from Abroad for the UAE
A power of attorney from abroad lets you authorise someone in the UAE to act for you without travelling. We draft it in Arabic and English, then guide you through the fastest route for your country: remote notarization by video call, the UAE embassy, or a local notary with attestation.
- Drafted by a licensed UAE law firm
- Clients in any country
- Arabic and English
- Remote notarization where allowed
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Preview only: this form does not send requests yet.What is a power of attorney from abroad?
A power of attorney from abroad is a POA signed outside the UAE for use inside it. It becomes valid in the UAE in one of two ways: it is notarized remotely by a UAE notary over a video call, or it is notarized in your country and then legalised by the UAE embassy, attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and translated into Arabic.
Who it is for
When you need a UAE power of attorney from abroad
Most of our international clients need one for these reasons.
Selling a car you left behind
Someone in the UAE sells the car and closes its registration.
Following a court case
Appoint a UAE advocate to represent you in court without returning.
Running a UAE company
Authorise a manager to sign, renew licences and deal with authorities.
Closing accounts and finances
Close bank accounts, settle loans and collect end-of-service dues.
After leaving the UAE
Wrap up tenancy, utilities and paperwork after you have moved away.
Three routes
How a POA from abroad becomes valid in the UAE
We tell you which route your POA and your country allow, and which is fastest.
- Remote notarization: sign with a UAE notary by video call, no travel or attestation
- UAE embassy or consulate: sign at the mission in your country
- Local notary: sign in your country, then legalisation and attestation
- Legalisation by the UAE embassy in your country
- Attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Legal translation into Arabic by a licensed translator
- Courier of the original to your attorney in the UAE
- Final check that the wording matches the receiving authority
- Registration of the POA where the authority requires it
Remote notarization is not available for every type of POA or every authority. We confirm the right route before you sign anything.
Documents
Documents needed for a power of attorney from abroad
You (the principal)
- Valid passport
- Emirates ID if you have or had one
The attorney
- Emirates ID or passport of the person you authorise
- Their full name exactly as on their ID
The subject
- Title deed, car registration or case details
- Company documents for a corporate POA
For a POA signed in your country
- The original document, not a scan
- Legalisation by the UAE embassy
- Attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- A legal translation into Arabic
How it works
How to make a UAE power of attorney from abroad
- 01
Tell us what you need
Message us on WhatsApp from any country. An advocate confirms the POA type and the fastest route.
- 02
We draft it in Arabic and English
Wording matched to the authority that will receive it, ready to sign.
- 03
Sign remotely or at the embassy
By video call with a UAE notary where allowed, or at the UAE embassy or a local notary.
- 04
We follow it through
We track attestation and translation, and your attorney uses the POA in the UAE.
Choose your route
Remote notarization or signing in your country
Remote
Sign by video call
A UAE notary verifies your identity on a video call and you confirm with a one-time code. No travel, no embassy and no attestation chain.
In your country
Embassy or local notary
Sign at the UAE embassy or consulate, or before a local notary. The document is then legalised, attested in the UAE and translated into Arabic before use.
Choose the right POA typeBefore you sign
Check these before you sign a POA abroad
- Ask about remote notarization firstIt is often the fastest route and avoids the attestation chain.
- Keep the original safeUAE authorities usually need the original attested document, not a copy.
- Use a special POA for big transactionsProperty and vehicle sales need the act named expressly. General vs special POA
- Get the names exactly rightNames must match passports and Emirates IDs letter for letter.
- Cancel it when you are doneA POA stays valid until revoked. How to cancel a POA
Why Al Kirbi
One UAE law firm from drafting to the final transaction
- No wasted trips to the embassyThe wording is checked before you sign, so you do not have to sign twice.
- Representation in the UAEIf you need an advocate to act on the POA, the same firm can represent you.
- Confidential from the first messageYour documents are handled under legal professional confidentiality.
Power of attorney from abroad: frequently asked questions
Can I make a UAE power of attorney online?
In many cases, yes. UAE notaries offer remote notarization: your identity is checked on a video call and you confirm with a one-time code. Whether it fits depends on the type of POA and the authority that will receive it.
How do I attest a power of attorney signed abroad?
After signing before a local notary, the POA is legalised by the UAE embassy in that country, attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and translated into Arabic by a licensed legal translator.
Can I sign at the UAE embassy instead?
Yes. Many UAE embassies and consulates notarize powers of attorney. The POA still needs attestation in the UAE before use.
Can I sell my Dubai property from abroad?
Yes, with a property POA that names the sale. See property power of attorney.
How long does a POA from abroad take?
Remote notarization is usually the fastest. The embassy and attestation route takes longer and depends on your country. We give you a realistic timeline before you start.
How much does a POA from abroad cost?
Fees depend on the POA and the route. Send your request and we confirm a clear quote before any work starts.
Related power of attorney services
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