Notarised Documents in Nepal from Saudi Arabia

Hundreds of thousands of Nepalis work across Saudi Arabia, from Riyadh construction sites to Jeddah hotels — and a labour contract abroad often means a land deed, bank matter, or family document waiting back in Nepal.

Nepali law will not let you settle those from a distance with a locally signed paper. A power of attorney for property or a court case must run through the Notary Public Act 2063 and the Nepali mission, because Nepal does not accept apostilles.

Here is how a Nepali in Saudi Arabia gets a document notarised in Nepal, translated where needed, and attested at the Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah — entirely without flying home.

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Who Does What — Nepal Side vs Embassy Side

Most rejected files come from mixing up the steps. Notary Nepal is a Kathmandu notary and translation office that handles the Nepal side remotely. The Riyadh or Jeddah mission handles the attestation of your signature.

We do not provide MoFA attestation, embassy attestation, or apostille. Although Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention in December 2022, Nepal has not — so documents between the two countries still need consular attestation, never an apostille.

Key takeaway: Notary Nepal completes notarisation and translation inside Nepal; the Riyadh or Jeddah embassy and MoFA steps sit outside our office and are mapped here so your file is accepted.

Power of Attorney for Nepal from Saudi Arabia

A power of attorney — Mukhtiyarnama in Nepali — authorises a trusted person in Nepal to act for you: sell or register land, operate a bank account, or handle a District Court matter. It is the request we handle most for the Saudi community.

Under Section 153(3) of the National Civil Procedure Code 2074, a power of attorney executed abroad is recognised in Nepal when signed before the Nepali diplomatic mission. So the deed is not simply signed in Saudi Arabia — it goes through the embassy or consulate.

The Riyadh and Jeddah Route, Step by Step

1. Drafting in Nepal — a registered Nepali lawyer prepares the Mukhtiyarnama on Nepali legal paper, in two originals, naming your attorney and the exact powers.
2. Sent to you in Saudi Arabia — the drafted deed reaches you by courier or as a print-ready file.
3. Sign in person at the mission — you appear at the Embassy of Nepal in Riyadh or the Consulate General in Jeddah with your passport and citizenship; the mission attests your signature.
4. Returned to Nepal — the attested power of attorney is couriered home, and your attorney uses it at the land office, bank, or court.

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Key takeaway: Riyadh handles the central and eastern regions and Jeddah the western region — check which mission covers your city before booking, and bring two original copies of the deed.

If You Now Hold a Foreign Passport

Nepali missions have restricted power of attorney attestation for people who have given up Nepali citizenship and hold a foreign passport. If that is you, you may instead need to appear before a District Court in Nepal. Confirm your status with the mission before drafting.

Which Documents Do Nepalis in Saudi Arabia Need Most?

Across construction, hospitality, security, and domestic work, the same needs come up. As of 2026, under current 2083 BS practice, these are the documents we prepare most often for Saudi-based clients.

• Power of attorney for land sale, registration, and banking at home
• Affidavits and declarations — relationship, single status, income, or support
• Certified translation of citizenship, transcripts, and birth or marriage certificates
• Demand and employment documents requiring a certified translation for Nepal-side records

Certified Translation Between Saudi Arabia and Nepal

A Nepali notary may certify translations only between Nepali and English, under Nepal Notary Public Council policy adopted through Rule 7(2). An Arabic document must first be rendered by a professional translator and attached to a notarised affidavit of accuracy.

For a Nepali certificate you need in English — a transcript for a Saudi employer, or a birth certificate for a family file — we provide a certified Nepali–English translation with notarisation where the receiving office requires it.

Using a Nepal Document Inside Saudi Arabia

When a Nepali document must be recognised inside Saudi Arabia — for work, family residency, or school enrolment — it runs the longer legalisation chain: notarisation and translation in Nepal, then line-ministry verification, then MoFA attestation in Kathmandu, then the Saudi mission, and finally Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs ratification. Notary Nepal handles only the first stage; the rest is completed by you or an authorised agent.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

In our experience handling Gulf files since 2016, these errors cause most rejections.

• Signing a power of attorney before a local Saudi notary only — a Nepali land office needs the Nepali mission's attestation.
• Going to the wrong mission — confirm whether Riyadh or Jeddah covers your city.
• Name or date mismatches across citizenship, passport, and translation.
• Expecting an apostille — Saudi Arabia has one, but Nepal does not accept it; the step is consular attestation.
• Handwritten changes on the deed, which missions reject.

Key takeaway: Confirm with the exact Nepal office that will receive the document — land revenue, bank, or court — which steps it requires before you begin.

Conclusion & Next Step

A job in the Kingdom should not freeze your affairs back home. The process is designed to cross borders: you handle the signing and attestation in Riyadh or Jeddah, and a licensed office handles the notarisation and translation in Nepal.

Notary Nepal has guided clients from more than 50 countries through this exact chain. Send us your document and purpose, and we will map the steps for your situation — then prepare everything the Nepal side requires.

Ready to start? Contact Notary Nepal today → to get your documents notarised and translated. See also our guide for Nepalis abroad and the UAE guide.

Reviewed by: The Legal Team at Notary Nepal — Nepal Notary Public Council licensed notaries

Last reviewed: September 2026