How Are Marriage Procedures Carried Out in the United Arab Emirates?

For Turkish citizens wishing to marry in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the process requires compliance with both local laws and Turkish regulations. Marriage procedures in the UAE are conducted under Sharia law and civil regulations, making it crucial to follow the correct steps. Cosmos Legal Law Firm provides couples with professional guidance throughout the entire marriage process.

1. Required Documents

Turkish citizens planning to marry in the UAE are generally required to provide:

• Copies of passports and ID cards

• Birth certificate (apostilled and translated)

• Certificate of no impediment / marriage eligibility certificate (issued in Türkiye, apostilled and translated)

• Court decision in case of divorce or death certificate of a former spouse

• Residence permit or valid visa

Before submission to UAE authorities, these documents must be notarized, apostilled, and, if necessary, translated into Arabic.

2. Marriage Procedures

Marriage in the UAE can be conducted in two ways:

• Sharia Courts: For Muslim couples, marriage is conducted through religious courts.

• Civil Marriage: Available for couples of different religions or foreign nationals.

3. Turkish Consulate Procedures

Turkish citizens can also get married through the Turkish Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai. A marriage conducted at the consulate is directly valid under Turkish law and is recorded in Türkiye’s population registry.

4. Recognition in Türkiye

For a marriage performed in the UAE to be valid in Türkiye:

• The marriage certificate must be apostilled.

• It must be translated into Turkish by a sworn translator.

• It must be submitted to the local population directorate in Türkiye.

Once these steps are completed, the marriage is officially recognized in Türkiye.

5. Role of Cosmos Legal Law Firm

Couples often face challenges in obtaining, translating, and submitting documents to the relevant authorities. Cosmos Legal Law Firm assists by:

• Procuring certificates of no impediment, birth certificates, and other documents from Türkiye

• Managing apostille and translation procedures

• Overseeing marriage procedures with Sharia courts or official UAE authorities

• Preparing consulate applications

• Ensuring registration of the marriage in Türkiye’s population registry

6. Conclusion

Marriage procedures in the UAE require careful attention to both local law and Turkish regulations. Complete and accurate documentation is critical for the smooth completion of the process. Cosmos Legal Law Firm guides couples from start to finish, ensuring that marriages in the UAE are carried out securely and officially recognized in Türkiye.