Divorce Certificate Attestation
Divorce certificate attestation is required for updating your legal marital status in the UAE, remarriage applications, and various legal proceedings. The UAE requires properly attested divorce decrees to recognize the dissolution of marriage.
Our team handles divorce certificate attestation with complete confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring your documents meet all UAE government requirements.
Documents Required
- Original divorce certificate or decree
- Passport copies of both parties
- Court order (if applicable)
- Previous marriage certificate (if required)
Special Requirements
- • Only final, absolute divorce decrees are accepted. Decree nisi (conditional) or interlocutory divorce orders must be converted to final decrees before attestation can proceed.
- • Religious divorces (such as talaq) must be registered with the civil court in the issuing country and a civil divorce certificate obtained before the document can enter the attestation chain.
- • In cases where the divorce was contested, the court judgment must include clear confirmation that all appeals have been exhausted or the appeal period has expired.
Attestation Process
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1Document review
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2Court verification (if applicable)
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3Home country Foreign Affairs attestation
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4UAE Embassy legalization
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5MOFA attestation
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If your divorce was finalized in a country different from where the marriage was registered, you may need both the marriage and divorce certificates attested — check with UAE immigration before starting the process.
- Request the attestation before applying for a spouse visa for a subsequent marriage. UAE immigration will not process a sponsorship application without proof that any previous marriage has been legally dissolved.
- For divorces involving child custody arrangements recognized by UAE courts, have the custody order attested alongside the divorce decree to prevent delays in dependent visa processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The UAE requires attested divorce certificates to update immigration records, process residence visa changes, authorize re-marriage applications, settle child custody and support arrangements, and resolve property and financial matters linked to marital status.
The UAE accepts final divorce decrees or absolute divorce certificates issued by a court of law. Separation agreements, mediation outcomes, or religious-only divorces without civil court registration are not accepted for attestation.
Standard processing takes 10-15 business days. Express processing is available in 5-7 business days. Court-issued documents sometimes require additional verification steps that may extend timelines.
Completely. Green Apple treats all divorce documentation with the highest level of confidentiality. Documents are handled by a dedicated team, and no information is shared with any third party without your explicit written authorization.
Yes, provided the divorce was legally finalized through a recognized court and the certificate is properly attested through the standard attestation chain. The UAE recognizes foreign divorce decrees once they carry the required attestation stamps.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 300
- Certificate Type
- Personal
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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