NRIs resident in the UAE face a specific procedural challenge when managing India property matters: the UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. A document notarised in the UAE cannot simply be apostilled for use in India. Instead, documents executed in the UAE for use in Indian property or court matters must be attested by the Indian Consulate — in Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah. This guide explains the process, the documents required, and the steps after the consulate-attested document reaches India.
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