United Arab Emirates Marriage Visa Document Guide
Not an Apostille Convention member. Authentication by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by consular legalization.
📋 Required Documents
Marriage Certificate
Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification + consular legalization required
Criminal record certificate
Within 6 months of issuance
Passport copy
Copy of all pages
Photo (3.5×4.5cm)
Taken within the last 6 months
📄 Marriage Record
Marriage Certificate
Not an Apostille Convention member. Authentication by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by consular legalization.
⚠️ Important Notes
Marriage certificate issued by a court or religious court
Authentication by MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
Both Arabic and English documents are accepted
🗓️ Process Steps
- 1
Register Marriage
Register the marriage with the local authority in United Arab Emirates and obtain a marriage certificate
- 2
Local Ministry Authentication
Obtain document certification from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of United Arab Emirates
- 3
Korean Embassy Consular Confirmation
Consular legalization at the Korean Embassy in United Arab Emirates (stamp)
- 4
Korean Translation & Notarization
Translation by a certified translator, followed by notarization at a notary office in Korea
- 5
Prepare Visa Application Documents
Prepare additional documents such as a criminal record certificate, passport copy, and photos
- 6
Embassy or Immigration Submission
Processing time varies depending on the competent authority and the time of filing, so it must be confirmed individually.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is a UAE marriage certificate issued?
A. Issued by a UAE court or an Islamic religious court (Sharia court).
Q. Where do I obtain consular legalization?
A. Consular legalization is obtained at the Korean Embassy in the UAE, located in Abu Dhabi.
United Arab Emirates Marriage Visa Document Guide
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