Abu Dhabi Civil Marriage for Expats: Requirements and Procedure

Abu Dhabi's Civil Family Court provides a civil-marriage procedure for eligible applicants. It is a formal marriage process administered by the court.

Confirm the current conditions for both applicants before making travel plans or paying for related services. Nationality, identity and previous marital status must be considered.

ADJD lists requirements including the parties' consent, a minimum age of 18, restrictions on close relationships and neither party being married to someone else. Confirm nationality eligibility under the selected service.

Residents and eligible tourists can apply, but an online application should not be confused with a fully remote ceremony.

ADJD's published checklist includes the following. Any additional preparation depends on the records and application.

Complete the application with matching identity details, address any review comments and pay the relevant official fee. Follow the court's instructions for scheduling and attendance.

The parties attend the ceremony in Abu Dhabi. Witnesses are not required according to ADJD's guidance. Check the identity documents to bring and avoid booking around an unconfirmed appointment.

Check the issued names and details. If the certificate is intended for use abroad, ask the receiving authority or embassy about recognition and any attestation requirement.

A UAE certificate does not eliminate the need to follow another country's administrative rules. Plan these steps around the actual intended use.

ALIFBA Transactions assists with civil-marriage application preparation, document checks, translation and related administrative coordination.

Tell us both applicants' nationalities, residence status and whether either was previously married. We can help identify the documents and procedural questions to resolve before submission.