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An online marriage service is now available, offering a complete process and virtual ceremony within 24 hours for 800 AED.
The marriage service is open to Emirati citizens, foreign residents, and non-residents—who will need a lawyer or local representative to assist them. PHOTO: PIXABAY
Couples from around the world can now get married using the Abu Dhabi government’s app without even visiting the emirate, according to the project’s director who spoke with AFP on Tuesday.
The concept of online marriage is still in its early stages, with Ukraine pioneering a similar service last year that allowed couples separated by conflict to marry through their government app.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the UAE also tested online ceremonies for residents living within the country.
However, the new version aims to serve a much broader audience, explained Mohamed Al Askar, head of the Abu Dhabi government’s TAMM app.
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“It’s available to everyone. Anyone who wants to get married in Abu Dhabi, regardless of nationality, can access the service online,” he told AFP during the Dubai-based Gitex technology fair.
“People can go online, complete the entire process without visiting a physical location. We are among the first to provide this.”
[Image: Screenshot showcasing various services offered by the TAMM app. PHOTO: DXB website]
An image shows different services accessible via the TAMM app, illustrating how users can conveniently manage their government transactions.
For 800 AED (approximately $218), users can fill out online forms, submit required documents, hire an officiant, and even arrange a virtual ceremony—all in as little as 24 hours, he said.
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The service is accessible to Emiratis, foreign residents, and non-residents—who must appoint a lawyer or a local representative in the country.
The UAE is the only Gulf nation permitting non-religious marriages, a privilege primarily reserved for foreigners.
The marriage feature was integrated into the latest version of the TAMM app, which enables residents to access over 1,000 government services online.
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