Getting married in the United Arab Emirates

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Armand ViP

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ArmandViP16 March 2012 10:51:38

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Hi all,

We invite all the ones who got married in the United Arab Emirates or who are about to get married in the United Arab Emirates to participate in this thread

What are the formalities to get married in the United Arab Emirates? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a mixed couple (between a foreigner and a native of the United Arab Emirates)?

Are the procedures complicated?

How long does it take to carry out all the formalities?

Thank you in advance for participating,

Armand

medrummond Member

Member since 19 March 2012

medrummondMember19 March 2012 10:51:20

I was married in the UAE 3 years ago and it was quite easy.聽聽It seems like some of the churches have authority from the government to approve and proceed with a wedding - after that they issue a certificate which has to be stamped by two UAE government agencies - also simple.聽聽Just go to the venue, pay a small fee, and stamps are affixed etc.聽聽Being an Anglican I went to St Andrews - all they asked for was proof of single status for us both.聽 My wife is a Thai citizen and I am a US citizen.聽聽Really no hassle at all.聽聽However I think it might be more complicated for a a non-national to marry a UAE national. In that case there are plenty of attorneys here that can advise.

Harmonie ViP

Member since 13 June 2011

HarmonieViP19 March 2012 11:58:20

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Hi medrummond and welcome to 禁漫天堂!

Thanks for your contribution.

Harmonie.

carlacc Active member

Member since 21 September 2010

carlaccActive member20 March 2012 05:17:30

Also, you are usually required to prove that they are both legal residents of the UAE. If someone got married on a tourist visa, I'd love to know how they managed... It would be very useful information.

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