FLASH NEWSNon-Muslim Marriage in Dubai: Eligibility, Documents and Fee

Getting Married in Dubai as a Non-Muslim Expat

Non-Muslim expats can marry in Dubai through an online civil marriage contract. The process runs on the Ministry of Justice electronic marriage system and you log in with UAE Pass.

Who is eligible

• Both spouses must be at least 21 years old.
• Both must have the legal capacity to marry and neither can be in an existing marriage.
• The marriage is between a man and a woman.

Documents

• Emirates ID and a copy of each spouse’s passport.
• A medical examination certificate and a genetic screening certificate.
• A no-objection certificate from the relevant embassy, where applicable.
• Proof the previous marriage ended, if either spouse was married before.

Fee

Other charges can apply depending on the service you choose, so confirm the total at the payment step.

How to apply

1. Open the Ministry of Justice electronic marriage contract system.
2. Log in with UAE Pass.
3. Choose the type of application and enter the details of the bride, groom, contract and witnesses.
4. Upload the documents, submit and pay the fee.
5. After review, both spouses meet the authentication judge, who registers the marriage and issues the civil marriage contract.
6. An electronic copy is sent to both spouses by email.

Marrying in Abu Dhabi instead? The route and fees differ, as covered in our guide to the UAE online marriage contract.