Marriage Certificate Attestation
Marriage certificate attestation is a mandatory requirement for spouse visa applications, family residence permits, and legal recognition of your marriage in the UAE. Without proper attestation, your marriage certificate will not be accepted by UAE authorities.
Green Apple Documents Clearing expedites the marriage certificate attestation process, handling documents from all countries with care and confidentiality. Our service includes free pickup and delivery within the UAE.
Documents Required
- Original marriage certificate
- Passport copies of both spouses
- UAE visa copies
- Passport-size photographs
- Emirates ID copies (if applicable)
Special Requirements
- • Marriages registered in countries that do not have a UAE embassy require attestation through a designated alternate embassy. Green Apple identifies the correct route and handles the logistics.
- • Court marriages and civil union certificates from countries where same-sex marriage is legal are not recognized for attestation purposes in the UAE. Contact Green Apple for guidance on your specific situation.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2Home country authority verification
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3Foreign Affairs attestation
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4UAE Embassy legalization
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5MOFA final attestation
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6Delivery to client
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- If your marriage certificate was issued in a language other than English or Arabic, arrange certified translation before starting attestation — this runs in parallel and saves up to a week of processing time.
- Couples married abroad who later obtained a civil registration in a different country should attest the civil registration document, not the original ceremony certificate.
- Request attestation well before your spouse's tourist visa expires. Switching from a tourist visa to a residence visa requires fully attested documents, and rushing the process adds unnecessary cost.
- Keep digital scans of your attested marriage certificate stored securely — UAE banks, insurance companies, and property registrars often request copies at different stages of your residency.
Frequently Asked Questions
You will need an attested marriage certificate for spouse visa sponsorship, joint bank accounts, property transactions, dependent medical insurance, and any legal proceeding that requires proof of marital status.
Standard processing takes 10-15 business days. Green Apple offers express processing in 5-7 business days. Religious marriage certificates that require additional civil registration may take longer.
Yes, but religious certificates (church, mosque, temple, or synagogue-issued) must first be registered with the civil authorities in your home country. Only civilly registered marriage certificates are accepted for attestation.
The marriage certificate must be attested through the country where the marriage was registered, regardless of either spouse's nationality. Green Apple handles cross-border cases routinely and coordinates with embassies in multiple countries.
For spouse visa processing, the UAE typically requires the attested marriage certificate together with attested birth certificates, passport copies, and the sponsor's employment contract or salary certificate.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 5-7 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 280
- Certificate Type
- Personal
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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