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Failure to register a marriage in the UAE
Not officially registering a marriage conducted in the UAE with the Personal Status Court or authorised religious court within the required period
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Fine Amount
AED 500
Range: AED 500 – 1,000
Fine plus inability to add spouse as dependent on residence visa without official registration
Why this rule exists
Marriage registration is required for legal rights inheritance visa sponsorship and civil documentation
How to avoid
Register your marriage with the Personal Status Court or appropriate religious body in the UAE promptly
Source: UAE Marriage Registration Guide