A power of attorney for India can be executed in Bhutan, attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade and then by the Embassy of India in Thimphu or the Consulate General in Phuentsholing, and stamped in India within three months. Indian citizens can sign before the Indian consular officer. Many clients find it quicker to sign in India on their next visit through Jaigaon.
- Document route
- Bhutanese certification, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, then Indian Embassy attestation
- Time difference
- IST is 30 minutes behind Bhutan all year
- Recognition
- Section 33, Registration Act 1908
- Authentication
- Indian mission, or notary plus apostille
Power of Attorney from Bhutan: how it works
We draft the power for one purpose, such as selling a flat, letting property, managing a bank account or appearing in a case, with the property and account details set out precisely. Specific powers are accepted readily by sub-registrars and banks and give you protection against misuse.
If you sign in Bhutan, we coordinate the Bhutanese certification, Ministry attestation and Indian mission appointment, then handle stamping in India. If you sign in India, we prepare the document in the state's format and book the sub-registrar or notary. A Bhutanese citizen cannot use the power to buy or sell immovable property without RBI permission.
What clients in Bhutan should know
- Signing in India can save weeks of attestation.
- Require that sale money is paid only into your own account.
- Revoke the power formally once the task is finished.
Step by step from Bhutan
Video consultation
A call at a time that suits Bhutan, after we have read your documents.
Documents signed in Bhutan
Bhutanese certification, Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation, then Indian Embassy attestation
Work in India
Our team files, appears and follows up in India, and shares scans of everything filed.
Result and handover
Certified copies and originals are couriered to you in Bhutan where needed.
The full guide
This page covers what changes when you are in Bhutan. For the law, the documents and the step-by-step procedure, read our main page on Power of Attorney, or see all services for clients in Bhutan and the Inheritance & Documents practice area.
Questions from clients in Bhutan
Can I sign at the Consulate in Phuentsholing?
Indian citizens usually can, before the consular officer, subject to its appointment procedure.
Is a Bhutanese-certified power valid in India?
Yes, once attested by the Ministry and the Indian mission and stamped in India.
Does the attorney holder need to be a relative?
No, anyone you trust can be appointed, but banks and offices will check their identity.