New UAE law: Dubai residents can now get marriage licences in 24 hours

     

    UAE - Non-Muslim couples getting married in Dubai will be able to get their civil wedding licenses in just 24 hours, as part of a new federal decree-law that came into effect on February, 2023.

     

    If the applicants have their documents in PDF, duly attested and have their original IDs, they can get a licence in 24 hours.

     

    The following conditions shall be met:

    - Both parties to the contract (husband and wife) have to be non-Muslims.

    - Their age must not be less than 21 years.

    - One of them must have a place of residence in the emirate of Dubai.

    - They must prove that they are single

    - They must be personally present or have the presence of someone acting on their behalf