Australian Citizens Planning to Marry a Moroccan citizen in Morocco – Document Checklist

It is important for Australian citizens intending to marry a Moroccan citizen in Morocco to gather the required documents before coming to Morocco.

It is solely your responsibility to ensure that all necessary papers you bring from your country are correct. Marriage in Morocco shall not assume any responsibility or liability for the adoul’s requirements or any legal implications arising from the use of your documents. You must check with your adoul if they require any of your government issued documents to have additional apostle attached or be notarised.

While we have compiled a list of standard documents typically required for foreigners getting married in Morocco, it’s crucial to recognize that the requirements may vary depending on the city you will get married. You must contact an Adoul in the city you plan to marry to confirm the required documents for that city. Click here for more information.

Please refer to the checklist provided below to ensure you have the appropriate and correct paperwork.

• Birth Certificate
• AFP National Police Check
• Letter of Employment
• Divorce Certificate
• Conversion to Islam (non Muslim males)

Birth Certificate

Order a copy of your original Birth Certificate.

Select the Australian State or territory you were born for further information on how you can order your birth certificate.

• Australian Capital Territory
• New South Wales
• Northern Territory
• Queensland
• South Australia
• Tasmania
• Victoria
• Western Australia

If you are an Australian Citizen with dual citizenship and were born outside of the Australia, we recommend contacting the high commission or embassy of your birth country in Australia to request this document.

AFP National Police Check

Apply for a National Police Check directly from the Australian Federal Police.

It is necessary to choose the physical printed (hard copy) certificate rather than the digital PDF file. Moreover, the physical copy should be notarized as an additional requirement.

The National Police Check must not be dated more then 3 months old at the time of submitting it to the adoul in Morocco.

Letter of Employment

Provide a letter of employment from your company on their letterhead.

The letter should state your job details, such as start date, job title, annual salary or hourly pay rate, and it must be signed.

The letter of employment must not be dated more then 3 months old at the time of submitting it to the adoul in Morocco.

Additionally you may need to provide your last 3 payslips – These do not require any translation.

Divorce Certificate

If you have been married before, you will be required to provide your divorce certificate.

Conversion to Islam (non Muslim males)

If you are not Muslim, you will need to convert to Islam and provide a certificate. This can be done in Morocco.

Please note that all documents originally issued in English or French will require Moroccan court certified Arabic translations which we provide.

In Person Assistance with getting Married in Morocco

As part of our In Person Assistance services, we provide assistance in arranging the translations before your arrival in Morocco.

This ensures that your documents meet the necessary requirements and are readily accepted by the Moroccan authorities during the marriage process.

By preparing your documents and translations in advance, you can streamline the process and avoid any potential complications during your marriage journey in Morocco.