Question 1

Who can have a civil marriage in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai civil marriage is available to eligible non-Muslim couples. Both parties must be at least 21 years old and at least one party must be a resident of Dubai. The required marital-status and identification documents must also be submitted.

Question 2

What documents are required for a Dubai court marriage?

Accepted Answer

The documents depend on the marriage route. Civil marriage commonly requires identification, proof of Dubai residency for the relevant party and proof of marital status. Sharia marriages may additionally require a premarital medical certificate, witnesses and guardian documentation where applicable.

Question 3

How much is the Dubai Court marriage fee?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Courts currently lists AED 220 as the marriage certificate issuance fee, excluding the Marriage Official fee. Additional costs may apply for professional assistance, translation, attestation or other supporting procedures.

Question 4

Can tourists get married through a UAE court?

Accepted Answer

Tourists can use the Abu Dhabi civil marriage service if they meet its eligibility requirements. Dubai civil marriage has a different residency condition and currently requires at least one party to be a resident of Dubai.

Question 5

How long does a UAE court marriage take?

Accepted Answer

Processing depends on the emirate, marriage route, document readiness and appointment availability. Abu Dhabi currently states up to 10 working days for its standard civil marriage service and within one working day for the urgent service. Dubai and Sharia marriage timelines depend on the applicable court procedure and appointment availability.

Question 6

Is a UAE court marriage certificate accepted abroad?

Accepted Answer

A marriage certificate validly issued in the UAE can be used abroad, but the receiving country or authority may require attestation, legalisation, translation or local registration before accepting it for immigration, civil-status or other official purposes.

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