Q: I’m going to marry my girlfriend at the end of the summer and before the wedding we are going to… A: No, this is strictly forbidden by the laws of the UAE. While it is done by some people, irregardless, it is still illegal.

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Cohabitation in the UAE

I'm going to marry my girlfriend at the end of the summer and before the wedding we are going to live together in my apartment.

Is it legal in the UAE if we are not married yet?

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10 May 2016, 08:46

No, this is strictly forbidden by the laws of the UAE. While it is done by some people, irregardless, it is still illegal.

10 May 2016, 14:35

Thank you for the answer. Please explain what consequences could be if we live together in one apartment. What is the procedure to establish the fact of cohabitation and what is the penalty?

24 May 2016, 08:22

The consequences could be as serious being jailed, or as mild as having your visa cancelled and deported from the country.

There is no procedure to establish this, other than to be married and have a valid marriage certificate. Otherwise, it is an illegal act.

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