It is important for citizens of Poland 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 Criminal Register Certificate – Multilingual English or French.
- Letter of Employment
- Divorce Certificate
- Wydanie zaświadczenia, że zgodnie z prawem polskim można zawrzeć małżeństwo
- Proof of Residence if living outside of the Poland
Birth Certificate
Apply for a Birth Certificate from the registry office in the city or town you were born.
If you reside outside of Poland, the Polish High Commission, Embassy, or Consulate in your country of residence might be able to provide assistance. Make sure to arrange these documents before your visit to Morocco.
Please be advised that in Morocco, there are no court certified sworn translators who can directly translate from Polish to Arabic. Any documents issued in Polish will need to a sworn translation into English or French before they can be translated into Arabic in Morocco.
National Criminal Register Certificate – Multilingual English or French.
Apply for a National Criminal Register Certificate – Multilingual version in either English or French from the Polish National Criminal Register.
You must ensure you order a paper version (not the electronic pdf version) of your certificate with applicable stamps and apostilles attached.
The National Criminal Register Certificate must not be dated more then 3 months old at the time of submitting it to the adoul in Morocco.
If you live outside of Poland, it is necessary to have your partner visit an adoul in their city to determine whether you need a criminal record from your country of residence, the Polish Criminal Certificate, or both. The specific requirements can vary depending on the adoul, so it’s essential to check with them first for clarification.
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.
Please be aware that the letter of employment is 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.
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.
Wydanie zaświadczenia, że zgodnie z prawem polskim można zawrzeć małżeństwo
You must book an appointment at the Polish Embassy in Morocco to obtain 2 very important documents which are required to get married in Morocco.
- Certificate of No Impediment to Marry
- Certificate of Polish Citizenship
You must book an appointment either online or by calling the Embassy on +212 537 771173
Please be aware that once you submit your application in person at the embassy, there could be a waiting period of up to two weeks before they issue you these certificates. Please note that the processing time may vary.
For more information on everything you need to know about how to prepare your application, download the application form and book your embassy appointment visit;
Proof of Residence if living outside of Poland
If you are a Citizen of Poland 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.
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.
Additionally with In Person Assistance we make sure you are completely prepared with everything you need before leaving your country and when you’re in Morocco we assist with all the formalities and obtain all the paperwork in Morocco including all your document translations – ensuring within one day you have a complete file ready to submit to the adoul and courts without any stress so you can complete your marriage fast.
Court Certified Arabic Translations of all your documents