It is important for Philippines 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.
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
- National Police Clearance Certificate
- Letter of Employment
- Divorce Certificate
- Affirmation of Marital Status (Certificate of Single Status)
- Proof of Residence if living outside of the Philippines
Birth Certificate
Apply for a Birth Certificate from the Philippines Statistics Authority.
National Police Clearance Certificate
Apply for a National Police Clearance Certificate from the Philippines National Police.
The National Police Clearance Certificate 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 will need to provide your last 3 payslips – These do not require any translation.
Please be aware that the letter of employment may not always be necessary for female foreigners. It is advisable to verify with an adoul in your partner’s city whether it is a requirement in such cases.
Divorce Certificate
If you have been married before, you will be required to provide your divorce certificate.
The divorce certificate must have all applicable legalizations and apostles attached before using it in Morocco.
Affirmation of Marital Status (Certificate of Single Status)
This certificate is absolutely necessary to get married in Morocco.
To acquire your Affirmation of Marital Status (Certificate of Single Status) from the Philippine Embassy in Morocco, it is essential for Filipinos to reach out to the embassy via WhatsApp at +212 694-202178 during Moroccan office hours before coming to Morocco. This is necessary to obtain information and guidance on the process of obtaining the certificate.
Proof of Residence if living outside of the Philippines
If you are a Philippines citizen living, working or studying in another country you will need to provide proof of residence for that country. This may be in the form of an ID residence card for that country or visa letter.
Please be advised that any documents written solely in Filipino will need to undergo a sworn translation into English or French before they can be translated into Arabic in Morocco. In Morocco, there are no sworn translators available who can directly translate from Filipino to Arabic.
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.
Court Certified Arabic Translations of all your documents