If you want to get married in Dubai while on a visit visa, this article will look into your possibilities. However, because regulations change all the time, we always advise every couple to conduct some study on the country’s marriage laws and the best feasible approach to being married.
REQUIRMENTS TO MARRY ON A VISIT VISA IN DUBAI
Dubai, like other Islamic countries, follows Sharia law, which allows marriages to be legalised by a Sharia court. Because they are on a visiting visa, Muslim guests are unable to file for a sharia court marriage. In Islam, a marriage certificate is essentially a contract that safeguards the rights of both the husband and the bride.
A non-Muslim woman can marry a Muslim guy, but she must be a member of any book religion. A non-Muslim guy on the other hand must first convert to Islam before marrying a Muslim woman.
We highly recommend non-Muslims should consult their respective embassies for guidance. They will be able to obtain all of the information they require in order to marry in the UAE and comply with the Foreign Marriage Act.
In plain English, your nationality and religion decide the requirements for marrying in the UAE on a visit visa.
GEORGIA AS A MOUNTAIN MARRIAGE DESTINATION
When compared to the UAE process, for example, marrying a foreigner in the UAE requires at least five documents to be submitted to the relevant embassies, according to the UAE official government website.
If the documents are not in the country’s official language, official translated versions must be presented as well. This means you’ll have to pay for a legal translation that also needs to be attested, which will cost you more money. All of this can be avoided if you choose to marry in Georgia, since you will only need your passport.
Plus did you that; this European country is also known to be one of the most underrated ski destinations in the world. It has amazing snow and terrain, is culturally interesting, has great food, is extremely affordable, and still has that smell of high adventure that we all desire.
FINAL VERDICT ON GETTING MARRIED IN DUBAI ON A VISIT VISA VS GEORGIA
While getting married in Dubai on a visit visa is certainly doable in some of the scenarios listed above, be aware that the paperwork can be a bit more time consuming and difficult.
To save time and effort, we usually suggest couples wishing to marry to visit their respective embassy to learn about all of the regulations and processes, especially if one partner is not a residence visa holder in Dubai.
However, if you are looking at saving money, getting married hassle-free whilst being location at one of the best ski destinations; Georgia would be a great bet.
Are you planning to get married in Dubai but still contemplating with your wedding destination; do not hesitate to book a consultation with us and we could most definitely help you out.
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