Marriage Certificate Attestation for UAE – Family Visa Guide (2026)
Bringing your wife or husband to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah? To sponsor a spouse’s residence visa in the UAE, the Indian marriage certificate must be MEA attested, stamped by the UAE Embassy and attested by UAE MOFA. INFINITYGRO handles every stage from New Delhi while you stay in India or the UAE – the typical total is ₹10,000–₹11,000 per certificate, including UAE fees.
Marriage certificate attestation for UAE: the short answer
Marriage certificate attestation for UAE follows four stages: (1) verification in India – a notary and the SDM in Delhi, or the State Home Department; (2) MEA attestation; (3) the UAE Embassy in New Delhi (AED 150); (4) UAE MOFA attestation online (AED 150). The certificate must be a government-registered marriage certificate. Expect 5–7 working days on the Delhi route and a typical total of ₹10,000–₹11,000.
Which marriage certificate can be attested for the UAE?
The UAE checks that the marriage is registered with an Indian government authority. Here is how the common certificates compare.
Accepted – registered certificate
A certificate from the Registrar or SDM under the Hindu Marriage Act or the Special Marriage Act, or a state’s compulsory-registration certificate. This is what we attest.
Not enough on its own – religious certificate
An Arya Samaj, temple, church or nikahnama certificate shows the ceremony, not government registration. Register the marriage with the SDM / Registrar first, then attest the registered certificate.
How marriage certificate attestation for UAE works
Check the certificate with us
WhatsApp a photo of both sides and both passports. We confirm it is a registered certificate and quote in writing.
Courier or drop it off
Send the original to our New Ashok Nagar office from any state or from the UAE through family. There is no home pickup.
Notary and SDM in Delhi
The certificate is notarised and authenticated by the SDM, or routed through the State Home Department if your file asks for it.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs attests the certificate.
UAE Embassy stamp
The UAE Embassy in New Delhi attests it – AED 150.
UAE MOFA, scans and return
We complete MOFA online, email you the MOFA e-certificate for the visa application and return the original by tracked courier.
UAE embassy marriage certificate attestation fee and total cost
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Notary + SDM + MEA attestation (India stage, all-inclusive) | ₹1,000–₹1,500 | Per certificate |
| UAE Embassy attestation fee | AED 150 | Official fee, personal document |
| UAE MOFA attestation fee | AED 150 | Official fee, paid online |
| Typical total with service and courier | ₹10,000–₹11,000 | Per certificate |
The “UAE embassy marriage certificate attestation fee” is AED 150; MOFA adds another AED 150. Because both are paid in dirhams, the rupee total moves slightly with the exchange rate, which is why every quote is confirmed in writing. Translation, if needed, is charged separately.
Documents for a UAE spouse visa attestation
Send us
- Original registered marriage certificate
- Passport copies of husband and wife
- Marriage photograph, if the certificate carries one
- Name-change proof if the wife’s passport name differs
- Any checklist from the UAE sponsor or typing centre
Problems we see often
- Only a temple or Arya Samaj certificate, not registered
- Handwritten or damaged certificate
- Names spelt differently from the passports
- Certificate only in Hindi or a regional language
- Laminated certificate
Who needs marriage certificate attestation for the UAE
Husbands sponsoring a wife
The most common case – the attested certificate proves the relationship for the spouse’s residence visa.
Wives sponsoring a husband
Where the UAE allows a woman to sponsor her husband, the same attested certificate is required.
New parents
Registering a baby born in the UAE and the child’s visa usually need the parents’ attested marriage certificate.
Emirates ID and insurance
Adding a spouse to medical insurance or government records relies on the attested certificate.
Property and banking
Joint accounts, property registration or inheritance papers may ask for it.
Legal proceedings
Family cases in UAE courts need the attested certificate with a legal Arabic translation.
Family visa in each emirate: where the attested certificate goes
The marriage certificate attestation for UAE is done once in India, but the residence visa is filed with the authority of the emirate where the sponsor lives.
| Emirate | Visa authority | What they usually check |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | GDRFA Dubai (through Amer centres) | Attested marriage certificate, sponsor’s salary and tenancy proof |
| Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Northern Emirates | ICP (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security) | Attested marriage certificate, Emirates ID of the sponsor, tenancy and salary documents |
Typing centres usually ask for the MOFA e-certificate number along with a scan of the attested certificate, so keep both on your phone.
Getting the marriage registered in India first
If you only have a religious certificate, the marriage must be registered before the UAE attestation can begin. Typical registering offices are:
- Delhi – SDM office of the district, under the compulsory marriage registration order; online application through the Delhi e-District portal.
- Uttar Pradesh – online marriage registration through the state stamp and registration department.
- Maharashtra – marriage registrar of the municipal corporation or local body.
- Kerala – local body registrar under the Kerala common marriage registration rules.
- Tamil Nadu – sub-registrar office.
Once you hold the registered certificate, send it to us and the rest of the marriage certificate attestation for UAE takes about a week.
Typical timeline for marriage certificate attestation
| Day | Stage |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Certificate reaches our Delhi office; we send photos |
| Day 1 | Notary and SDM authentication |
| Day 2–3 | MEA attestation |
| Day 4–5 | UAE Embassy, New Delhi |
| Day 5–7 | UAE MOFA e-attestation and return courier |
If your spouse’s visa application has a deadline, tell us the date when you send the scan – we plan the embassy slot around it.
Checklist before you start your marriage certificate attestation for UAE
Run through these five checks before you courier anything. They prevent almost every delay we see in marriage certificate attestation for UAE.
- The marriage certificate is the original, not laminated, and every page is intact.
- Your name matches the passport exactly, or you have proof of the change.
- You know whether your employer, school or sponsor wants the notary route or State verification.
- You have a passport copy ready to send with the marriage certificate.
- You have asked us for a written quote, so the marriage certificate attestation for UAE has no surprise costs.
Once these are in place, marriage certificate attestation for UAE is a predictable one-week job on the Delhi route.
Marriage certificate attestation for UAE – sample
This is a real UAE e-attestation issued for an Indian marriage certificate in October 2026, with the attestation number hidden. The UAE Embassy in New Delhi and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirm the MEA stamp and signature; the embassy fee and the MOFA fee are AED 150 each, and anyone can check the document at verify.mofa.gov.ae.
Arabic translation, Hindi certificates and applying from the UAE
Arabic translation: most family-visa applications accept an English certificate once attested. UAE courts and some government offices ask for a legal Arabic translation, which is done by a licensed translator in the UAE after MOFA attestation.
Hindi or regional-language certificates: if your certificate has no English text, get an English certificate from the Registrar where possible, or a certified translation attested along with it.
Already in the UAE? Ask a family member to courier the original to our Delhi office. We send scans at each stage and return it to any Indian address by Blue Dart. For a child, see our birth certificate attestation for UAE guide.
Marriage certificate attestation for UAE – FAQs
What is the UAE embassy fee for marriage certificate attestation?
AED 150 at the UAE Embassy, plus AED 150 for UAE MOFA. With notary, SDM, MEA, service and courier the typical total is ₹10,000–₹11,000.
Can an Arya Samaj certificate be attested for the UAE?
Not on its own. Register the marriage with the SDM or Registrar and attest the registered certificate.
Do both husband and wife need to come to Delhi?
No. Only the original certificate and passport copies are needed; you can courier them.
How long does it take?
Usually 5–7 working days on the Delhi route after we receive the original.
Is a translation needed for the UAE family visa?
English certificates are usually accepted. Courts and some offices ask for a legal Arabic translation done in the UAE.
Can I start while I am in Dubai?
Yes – a relative can courier the original to us, and we email scans and the MOFA e-certificate to you in the UAE.
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INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office or embassy. Attestation is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA. Official fees can change; we confirm the current amount in your written quote. Last updated: 27 October 2026.