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Shaw7mick

This is how my process went for getting the paperwork sorted in Morocco for my marriage as a British Citizen.

Firstly, I must say, I was really stressed about this process as it’s very different to how we do things here in the UK, but it’s not as complicated as some people say.

these are a list of things I got sorted in the UK before I made my trip to Morocco.

  1. got my CNI from my local council (get an apostille on it)
  2. criminal record (I used basic DBS)
  3. 3 months payslip (if employed)
  4. got my passport certified by a solicitor
  5. my original birth certificate

Now, because I got my CNI and certified passport copy done in the UK, I didn’t have to visit the embassy in Morocco, which saved me ALOT of time.

a week before I traveled to Morocco, I sent over all of the documents over to my Fiancé to get translated by a court approved translator l, so by the time I arrived, it was ready for pickup.


sunday I landed in Morocco, Monday morning we went to go collect my translated documents, then straight after I got all of my documents photocopied and took 8 passport sized photos, then we went straight to the adoul we contacted 2 weeks before I arrived to see what are the next steps. The adoul told us we both needed health certificates for both me and my Fiance, which didn’t take long at all, that was all for the Monday.

Tuesday, we both went back to the Adouls office to give them all the translated copies and also they drafted up a letter confirming I’m a Muslim.

Wednesday, we had our interview with the judge, who asked a few questions which took no longer than 2 minutes, then we went and received an envelope and had to take it to the police station for our interview there, which again took no more than 15/20 minutes, just basic questions, we were then finished with the process part and we went back to the Adoul and we were told it’s just a waiting game now.

fast forward Friday, we get a call from the Adoul in the afternoon, saying we are now free to get married.

so to cap it all off, it took us in total 3 days to finish everything, it wasn’t stressful at all, just a lot of running around so be prepared for that part, I hope my story makes sense lol if there’s any questions regarding the process then don’t hesitate to ask or comment, good luck to everyone!

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ooiihoel

3 days, wow it was fast.

I am from Canada it took us 2 weeks to finalized everything and get the marriage done.

Congrats.

Shaw7mick

@ooiihoel

Yeah Alhamdullilah, as long as you’re organised and know what you have to do when you get to Morocco then it’s a simple process, although it helps if the courts and police station aren’t too busy.

Farmizat1

@Shaw7mick

May Allah swt give you plenty barakah to you your spouse and family and everything goes smoothly Ameen

laurencej96

@Shaw7mick

Congratulations.

it does seem that the marriage progress has simplified in the last two years or so.


I had to go to the consulate in Marrakech when I got married and then take my documents to Rabat to have them verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs - you dont mention this, so assuming that is now no longer needed which saves a day.

Shahmiah2000

@Shaw7mick

Salaam.

what are the steps to get the CNI apostilled. Where do I send it to and how long does it take



thanks

Shaw7mick

@laurencej96

You only need to get them legalised if you’re getting what you need from the consulate but I didn’t do it but because I had an apostille for my CNI and passport certified in the UK, then there was no need for me to get them legalised at the ministry of foreign affairs, so yes it did save a day.

Shaw7mick

@Shahmiah2000

There’s many apostille services in the UK, personally I used a place in Coventry, I drove there which took me 30 mins, dropped it off to them and the next day it was ready for me to collect.

sayeedmgmt19

@Shaw7mick

Hi, Congratulations on getting married.


We are planning to get married in Morocco too Insha Allah. My case is bit different as I’m an Indian national residing in Canada.


As I understand I need (before)

  1. Capacity of Marriage (apostilled)
  2. Indian PCC (apostilled)
  3. Birth Certificate (optional?)
  4. Employment letter
  5. Payslips
  6. Residence proof
  7. Passport copy


From Indian Embassy (Rabat)

  1. Certificate of non impediment
  2. Certificate of Nationality cum Birth cert
  3. Certificate of Single Status


Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  1. Get documents attested from ministry


Ministry of Justice

  1. Stamped Criminal Record (online)


Medical Certificate


Translation

  1. Above all documents to be translated to Arabic (4-6 certified copies)


The process

Save time by sending Scanned copies of your documents in advance to your fiancé for translation

Day 1

  1. Arrive in Rabat, visit Indian Embassy to get Certificate of non impediment + Certificate de Nationality and Birth
  2. Get criminal records (stamped) from Ministry of Justice, Rabat
  3. Fax documents for translation same day for fast

Day 2

  1. Grab Translated documents, make 4-6 certified copies and visit Adoul to receive letter of request for marriage

Day 3

  1. Visit to Family and Social Affairs court for approval.
  2. After this, go to police station for interview and verification
  3. They will inform when to go to court again (3-7 days?)

Day 4-10

  1. Wait till approval letter received
  2. Once received, call Adoul and he will arrange to sign the contact of marriage.


@Shaw7mick, Please let me know If I’m missing something and your advise on making the process faster.

Shaw7mick

@sayeedmgmt19

The only thing I’d say is that it’s a must to have your original birth certificate with you, other than that, your daily plan seems great, you have a chance to get it done within 7-8 days if all goes planned and there’s no delays over there with the police and courts, I’d advise you to give your adoul a little something as a gift too to help you abit more.

sayeedmgmt19

@Shaw7mick

Thanks for your advice. 🙂


Does original birth certificate or copy need to be attested or apostilled and same for police clearance ?

Shaw7mick

@sayeedmgmt19

Your birth certificate doesn’t need to have an apostille, your police record will need one.

sayeedmgmt19

@Shaw7mick

Thanks


I checked with Indian consulate and they issue PCC for below purposes not marriage:

  1. Immigration purpose other than Citizenship
  2. Employment/Employment Visa/Work Permit
  3. Residence Permit
  4. Citizenship/Nationality
  5. Adoption
  6. Education/Research
  7. Tourist Visa
  8. Long Term Visa/Stay


Wondering which one would be acceptable in Morocco court, Please guide?

Shahmiah2000

@Shaw7mick

Could you give me the name of the place in Coventry that does the apostille service?


thanks

Umarulhasan

You need apostille for only the Certificate of no impediment (CNI). Still check with your local court as they may have it different. ask for a list of requirements from the court. Everything will be on it:

CNI (apostilled)

a basic DRB certificate

birth certificate

employment letter

doctors certificate from Morocco for both of you

police report for foreigners (apply online and collect from a police station of your choice).

divorce certificate if divorced (certified to be a true copy by solicitor).

passport photo page copy (certified by solicitor).


The Hague Apostille (in Coventry) google them.

£92 per document but you’ll only need to apostille one document and that’s the CNI (unless the court asks for additional documents to be apostilled.

Shaw7mick

@Shahmiah2000

Hague apostille service on new union street

Shahmiah2000

@Umarulhasan

Thank you so much

obrown95

@Shaw7mick

Hello, I sent you a private message. Thank you

Shahmiah2000

Thank you

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