Thursday 29 August 2024

Procedure to prepare Power of Attorney for Saudi Arabia from Pakistan

 Sometimes it happens that a Pakistani National who has spent some time of his life in Saudia Arabia cannot go back to Saudi Arabia for some genuine reasons. Such a person can resolve his outstanding matters in Saudi Arabia by appointing any person in Saudi Arabia as his attorney. 

The procedure of preparing this power of attorney is little complicated. It has to be drafted in two languages i.e. English and Arabic. Ideally it should be drafted by a Pakistani lawyer in English and translated by a translation house dealing in embassy matters. Such power of attorney should contain authentic information related with the court case, CNIC details of the persons giving and obtaining power of attorney, passport details of both persons and so on. Generally a lawyer charges 100 USD (approximately 350 SAR) for drafting and translation services.

Once the document is ready, it should be attested by the Notary Public in Pakistan. Further the person giving power of attorney should visit Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for its attestation. The charges for attestation of such power of attorney are USD $150 (approximately 525 SAR) It needs further attestation from Saudi Embassy in Pakistan which costs around 200 SAR. Finally that document will be sent to the person in Saudi Arabia which can use it before the proper forum or court of law where required.

For queries you can consult lawyergolra@gmail.com

Regards,

Salman Yousaf Khan (Golra)

International Lawyer

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