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Power of Attorney (POA) – Embassy Legalization for Arab Countries

Authenticate Your U.S. Power of Attorney for Official Use in the Middle East

The Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACC)®, based in Washington D.C., offers complete Power of Attorney legalization and embassy authentication services for individuals, families, and businesses. If you’re using a U.S.-issued Power of Attorney in an Arab country, it must go through the full legalization process before it can be accepted by foreign embassies, courts, banks, and government authorities.

We make the process smooth and compliant—ensuring your POA document is valid and fully legalized for use across the Arab world.


What Is a Power of Attorney (POA)?

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives someone else the authority to act on your behalf in financial, legal, real estate, personal, or business matters. Common uses of a POA in Arab countries include:

  • Managing property or assets abroad

  • Handling inheritance or estate cases

  • Representing someone in court or before government agencies

  • Authorizing family members to act while abroad

  • Business delegation or company setup


Why Do You Need to Legalize It?

If you plan to use a U.S.-issued Power of Attorney in any Arab League country, the document must be:

  1. Notarized by a U.S. notary public

  2. Certified by the Secretary of State in the same state where it was notarized

  3. Authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C.

  4. Legalized by the embassy of the destination Arab country

⚠️ Unlegalized documents will be rejected by most Arab embassies and foreign government entities.
💡 Standard processing saves $20 per document—see country-specific pricing below.


Legalization Fees & Processing Times by Country

Country

Total Fee

Processing Time

Embassy Notes

Algeria

$175

17 business days

Common for land and property delegation

Bahrain

$160

19 business days


Iraq

$125

14 business days

Frequently used in legal cases

Jordan

$151.25

15 business days


Kuwait

$135

15 business days


Lebanon

$365

20 business days

High embassy fee applies

Sudan

$131

15 business days


Tunisia

$211

12 business days


UAE

$145

17 business days

Frequently used for family, legal, and business matters

Yemen

$260

16 business days

Expedited available

💰 Fees include:

  • AACC service fee

  • U.S. Department of State fee

  • Embassy legalization fee


Why Choose AACC?

  • Arab Embassy Legalization Experts
    We process documents for all 22 Arab countries.

  • 📄 Business & Personal POA Accepted
    Whether for family, legal, real estate, or company matters—we handle it.

  • 🛡 Trusted by Law Firms & Corporations
    Our clients include attorneys, CPAs, real estate agents, and U.S.-based businesses.

  • Expedited Processing Available
    Rush turnaround options are available for urgent cases.

  • 📨 End-to-End Document Handling
    We guide you from notarization to final embassy legalization and shipping.


Legalize Your Power of Attorney Now

Don’t let embassy paperwork hold up your legal or financial matters abroad. Let AACC help you legalize your Power of Attorney with speed, accuracy, and confidence.

📞 Call: (410) 757-5544
Email: aacc@arabchamber.com
📝 Submit your document now to get a personalized quote and estimated timeline.

Mailing

If you are using FedEx or UPS, please include a self-addressed air waybill for the return of your document.
Alternatively, you may use a USPS Priority Mail envelope with prepaid postage and a tracking number.
If you do not have a FedEx or UPS account, you can purchase an air waybill through this site in the next step.

Arab American Chamber of Commerce Headquarter Office

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