Marriage

For Expatriates:

You must be at least 18 years old to be legally married in UAE. There should be two witnesses present, and they should have their IDs with them.

Check with your embassy (and church) for their requirements. These usually include:

Couple’s Birth Certificates

Couple’s Passports (original and photocopies)

Passports of Witnesses (original and photocopies)

UAE Medical Fitness Certificate and Blood Test Taken at the Health Ministry

Final Divorce Papers and Former Marriage Certificates (for divorcees)

Death Certificate of Previous Spouse (for widows / widowers)

Christian Marriages:

This will depend on your nationality. To be sure, check with your embassy for their requirements and procedures.
The same documents as stated above will be required. 

In case that your certificate of marriage is in english, you'll need to translate it into Arabic and then authenticated at the  Courts, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and your embassy.

Islamic Marriages (for UAE nationals):

Islamic Marriages are held in the Marriage Section of the Islamic Courts. Both applicants must be UAE nationals or hold valid UAE residence visas.  

The wife’s father must be present, along with two other male Muslim witnesses.

Meanwhile, the following documents are required for obtaining the marriage license:

Couple’s Passports (original and photocopies)

Identification Papers of Bride’s Father and Witnesses

Letter of Consent from Bride’s Father and Certified Copy of Passport (if he is unable to attend)

Declaration of Father’s Death and Consent of Bride’s Brother or Uncle (if her father is deceased)

No Objection Certificate from Bride’s Embassy or Consulate (if her father is a non-Muslim)

Proof of Divorce or Death Certificate of Former Spouse (if applicable)

After the ceremony, a UAE marriage license will be given. This should be taken to the Ministry of Justice for authentication.

Islamic Marriages (for non-UAE nationals):

 The following documents are required:

 Couple’s Passports (original and photocopies)

Passports, Copies, and Identification Papers of Bride’s Father and Witnesses

No Objection Certificate from Bride’s Embassy or Consulate, translated to Arabic and attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (if her father is a non-Muslim)

Proof of Divorce or Death Certificate of Former Spouse (if applicable)

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