Online marriage applicants can track their papers faster than ever, and the entire process takes only about 20 minutes. The process of registration is done at the online portal of Dubai Courts.
If you are interested in getting married, then you can check the online portal. You will find there a full list of requirements along with a step-by-step guide. According to the administrators, Dubai Court also provides online alimony payments and other Sharia services for interested parties.
Online marriage records
According to the statistics of the Dubai Court, in the year 2007, about 3,148 marriages were registered. Among which 1,458 marriages are of non-national individuals and 1,690 marriages were between Emirates. One year ago, in 2006, the number of total registered marriages was 2,865. Among them, 1,100 marriages between expatriates and 1,1585 marriages were between Emirati couples.
Over the past year, it has been recorded that court marriages have increased by 18 percent. According to the administrators of UAE, most marriages were between UAE nationals followed by Indian and Pakistani couples. Daily, an average of seven to ten marriage contracts are issued at the courts and more than three couples celebrate at the chapel with their law and respective families.
Requirements for fast marriage in Dubai:
- For nationals, the requirements include the presence of both spouses and their legal guardians, two Muslim witnesses, and their original passports.
- For expatriates, the Dubai residential visas are a must for both spouses. If the wife is on a visit visa, then the residence visa of her husband will be sufficient, with her medical reports. If the husband is visiting and the wife has a residence visa with her legal guardian, he must undergo a medical test.
- Considering a divorced wife or widower, evidence of such status is a must
- If the wife is a Muslim and her legal guardian is a non-Muslim, then a no-objection letter from the relevant consulate is required. A ratified statement on the wife’s social status by the ministry of foreign affairs is also needed.
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