Arabic documents, translation & legalisation
A power of attorney for Egypt, signed where you live.
Most matters in Egypt can go ahead without you travelling, if someone there holds a power of attorney with the right powers. Mahmoud drafts the wording and plans how you sign it, and his team uses it in Egypt.
Two ways to sign
Where you sign sets the route.
- 1At an Egyptian consulate where you liveThe consulate prepares and certifies the power of attorney. It is then authenticated in Egypt before it is used.
- 2Before a notary where you live, then legalisedIn the UK: signed before a notary, an apostille from the FCDO, legalisation at the Egyptian consulate, then authentication in Egypt.
Which route is quicker depends on where you live and what the power is for. We tell you before you book anything.
The wording
Exactly the powers your matter needs.
A power of attorney can be general (توكيل عام) or limited to one case or property (توكيل خاص). A missing power means signing again; powers that are too wide leave you exposed. We draft exactly the powers needed, in Arabic, with an English copy for you to read.
What we do
From the first draft to its use in Egypt.
- Draft the wording, in Arabic with an English reading copy
- Plan the route, with a checklist for where you live
- Check the document before you sign it
- In Egypt, the team registers it where needed and uses it for your matter
What we need
What to have ready.
- Your passport, and your Egyptian national ID if you have one
- What the power is for: the case number, or the property details
- The name of the person or lawyer to be appointed
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Questions
Asked before starting.
Do I need to travel to Egypt?+
Usually not; that is what the power of attorney is for.
Can I cancel it later?+
Yes, a power of attorney can be revoked. We explain how for yours.
How long does it take?+
It depends on the route and on consulate appointments. You get a realistic estimate once the route is checked, not before.
Is a power of attorney signed abroad accepted in Egypt?+
Yes, if it is signed and legalised correctly. That is what the route is for.