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Decoding the step-by-step procedure on how to get married in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi Government brought up its new family law in November 2021 by Articles 4 & 5 under Law No. 14 of 2021 to regulate personal family issues like marriage. The civil law applies to non-residents and tourists irrespective of their religions. The secular law allows ex-pats and tourists to marry under the civil marriage law. None of the spouses needs to be residents of Abu Dhabi or the United Arab Emirates.

In this article we decode the step by step procedure on how to get married in Abu Dhabi.

Know all about getting married in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi offers a legal marriage solution to couples who cannot marry in different corners of the world. The unique and exclusive is provided only in Abu Dhabi. Legal Counsel of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department says that secular rules regulate the civil marriage law instead of Sharia law.

Further, the marriage is only valid till the spouses’ countries apply Sharia Law to their family issues. Individuals can also submit online applications for marriage in Abu Dhabi from foreign countries, schedule their marriage ceremonies in Abu Dhabi, and sign their official marriage certificates. Abu Dhabi’s secular court issued its first-ever civil marriage contract for a Canadian couple in December 2021.

Procedure to your wedding in Abu Dhabi

Step 1

If you applying all by our self you can download the civil marriage application form available on the Judicial Department website of Abu Dhabi or contact a wedding agency if your case is complicated.

 Step 2

The next step requires you to send in the form. You can also send the form via any of the typing centers that you find at the shopping malls in Abu Dhabi.

Step 3

After submission, the court will give you the marriage date to arrange the ceremony.

Step 4

It is the final stage. The couple must visit the court on the fixed date and sign the marriage certificate. At maximum, the entire process is over in 10 minutes. Additionally, you can have a stamped original registry certificate on the same date.

Concluding on how to get married in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has come to the front not only as of the safest city all across the globe but also as a modern and liberal, cosmopolitan city that allows young individuals to tie wedding knots without any diplomacy or communal limitations.

With that said, if you do not want to take big chances with the legalization of your wedding documents; its always advisable to consult with a wedding agency who can guide you in the right direction.

Are you looking forward to marrying this summer? Get in touch with our wedding experts to guide you through the hassle-free steps of legally marrying your loved one.

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UAE: Couples tie the knot on Valentine’s Day under Abu Dhabi’s new marriage law

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Abu Dhabi creates history by marrying several couples under the new personal laws; over the Valentines weekend. The law was signed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan, the President of the United Arab Emirates. This is the Emirates’ first civil law addressing non-Muslim family concerns.

Inside Valentines day at the Abu Dhabi court

Over the Valentine’s Day weekend, some 60 marriage petitions were filed in Abu Dhabi courts. On February 14, several of them married under the new civil marriage statute. Since the UAE Capital enacted the new law this month, enabling civil marriages in Abu Dhabi for the first time, 102 marriage applications have been submitted.

The team at Easy Weddings was thrilled to be featured in the Khaleej times after supporting dozens of couples with their marriage journey. Previously due to the complexity of the laws and marriage situations; couples were offered to get married in Seychelles and Georgia; but now Abu Dhabi has definitely opened more doors for love without border.

“Being citizens of the world, we never understood why a love story could become such a headache when it comes to making it official. After living abroad for the last 10 years, we are deeply concerned by the high number of people not able to start a family for documentation issues. Our efforts are here to bring international people together. When there is love, there is a solution to find. If there is none, we will make one”

said Florian Ughetto, Co-founder and Manager.

Marriage in UAE for foreigners

The new rule, which controls expats’ and foreigners’ family concerns, also allows tourists to finalize civil marriage contracts in Abu Dhabi. The law allows non-Muslims to marry, divorce, and have shared child custody under the country’s civil law. Previously, non-Muslims in the UAE had to marry in their country’s embassy or consulate.

The goal of this move is to provide a flexible and advanced judicial mechanism for the determination of non-Muslim personal status disputes, thus enhancing the Emirate’s position and global competitiveness as one of the most attractive destinations for talent and skills

Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, 2021

Choosing to marry in the Abu Dhabi

While marriage in the UAE for foreigners has certainly become easy; couples might still face ongoing challenges if their situation is complicated. We often advise to speak to legal expert who can help you get married with the right documentation and paperwork.

Want to know more about a marriage in UAE for foreigners; book a call with our team.

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Tourist can now tie the knot as per the new UAE marriage law 2022

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UAE is regarded as one of the world’s safest cities. People all around the world consider UAE to be an ideal destination to live, settle down, and raise a family. There are numerous reasons for this: the weather is often pleasant, housing options are plentiful, schools are excellent, and religious and cultural expression are freely exercised.

Many expat families have resided in the emirate for decades and consider it home. As a result, it’s not unexpected that a large number of foreigners marry in Dubai.

Tourists and people who live outside the Emirate will be able to marry under a new rule in Abu Dhabi. In this article; we explain the new UAE marriage law 2022 in more details

When was the law implemented?

To make Abu Dhabi more internationally appealing to international expats; the past few months have seen some some drastic changes in personal laws.

Recently, Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), approved the regulations for the implementation of the Civil Marriage and Divorce Law No. 14 of 2020 in Abu Dhabi on Sunday with decision No. 8 of 2022.

Adding to the new laws, this gives more clarity on expats and tourists who wish to get married in the UAE.

Where in the UAE would the new law be applicable?

The service is only available in Abu Dhabi and is only available in the region. The new law in Abu Dhabi has been authorized and will be enacted, which handles family matters for expats or foreigners and allows visitors to finalize civil marriage contracts.

Final conclusion on tourist tying the knot in the UAE

While Abu Dhabi has certainly opened the door for tourists to marry on a visit visa, many expat couples might be a tad bit at a loss with the process, documentation, and paperwork.

We recommend booking a consultation with a wedding agency that is an expert in addressing legal questions. This will ensure you have the necessary documents that can be authorized in your own country or anyplace in the world.

Keen to get married in the UAE as a tourist; book a call with our team of expert wedding specialist.

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Laws on UAE marriage and application for a birth certificate online in UAE

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The UAE has been revising its laws to depict itself as a modernizing force in a generally conservative region. With foreigners accounting for 90 percent of the country’s population of almost ten million people.

According to WAM, the move “contributes to Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global leading destination for skills and experience from throughout the world.”

Current UAE Laws: Civil marriage in Abu Dhabi for Non-Muslims

Abu Dhabi recently announced civil marriages for Non-Muslims in the UAE under certain conditions. However, what the conditions are; is still fairly uncertain right now.

This is a huge step for UAE as civil marriages are unusual in the Middle East, the birthplace of Islam. And marriages for Christians, and Jewish, are normally performed under the authority of one of the three monotheistic religions.

According to the official WAM, a Canadian couple became the first to marry in Abu Dhabi under a new rule governing non-Muslims’ personal status.

Application for a Birth Certificate Online in the UAE

As part of its ongoing digital transformation initiatives and in conjunction with the Abu Dhabi Government Services platform. “TAMM,” the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has announced that birth certificates for babies can now be issued online through the “TAMM” platform.

Following the birth of their child, the parents of newborns will get a communication from the hospital facility. They will not, however, be informed of the registration and login processes until a later date.

They’ll then be instructed to submit the required documents and pay the required fees in order to obtain the certificate.

Anyone who needs extra certificates for past birth dates issued by any of the emirate’s hospitals can use online service.

Final Verdict on getting married in UAE and obtaining a digital birth certificate

While the government has opened the door and made it a lot easier on expat couples. It wouldn’t be this easy always. Every couple is often enough in a different situation and might not have the necessary paperwork and documentation in place.

Hence it’s always advisable to get in touch with an agency such as ours that has handled hundreds of cases with expat couple’s marriages and UAE newborn visas.

Keen to have smooth paperwork for your newborn child minus the challenges; book a consultation with our team of legal experts.