Mahmoud Shams
Marriage & Family Law Attorney
We document official and certified marriage contracts at the Ministry of Justice and Notary Public offices in the fastest time and with minimal effort. We guarantee fulfillment of all legal and constitutional requirements with absolute confidentiality.
Select the nationality of the groom and the bride to view their specific legal papers and conditions:
* Note: Embassy regulations may change; we strongly recommend contacting lawyer Mahmoud Shams to confirm your documentation list for free.
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Medical & Government Stamps: 0 EGP
Certified Translation Costs: 0 EGP
MOFA Legalization & Attestation: 0 EGP
Total Estimated Costs: 0 EGP
* Disclaimer: These amounts are approximate estimates for official government fees and translations, and do not include lawyer office fees. Contact us to receive a precise quote.
Completing all procedures for drafting and documenting the marriage contract at the Ministry of Justice in a 100% legal way.
Translating marriage contracts immediately by certified translators and stamping them at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international use.
Helping the foreign partner obtain a temporary non-tourism residency visa in Egypt from the Passport Department for registration purposes.
Accompanying the couple step-by-step before all government departments, embassies, and consulates to handle any administrative obstacles.
Collecting all required documents like passports, single status certificates from the embassy, and validating them.
Visiting the Passport Department at Abbassia to get the temporary non-tourism residency stamp on the foreign passport.
Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or European countries generally require the physical presence of both spouses and obtaining a Single Status Affidavit from their respective embassy in Cairo. This certificate must detail their religion, marital status, and date of birth, followed by legalization at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Spouses must be at least 18 years old.
Marriages involving Arab nationals (e.g., Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Morocco, Jordan) are subject to specific regulations of their home countries. Most Gulf countries require a prior official written approval from their embassy in Cairo to register the marriage. Some countries also require that the age difference between spouses does not exceed 25 years.
Asian and African nationalities (e.g., Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, China) require obtaining single status and marital status certificates certified by their Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by legalization at their embassy in Egypt and the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. Spouses' religions must comply with Islamic law regulations.
Once the official marriage contract is issued by the Ministry of Justice representatives, you must legalize the contract at one of the official legalization offices of the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to place the state seal, making it valid for submission to foreign consulates and international bodies.
After legalization by the Foreign Ministry, the contract must be translated into the language of the foreign partner's home country (such as English, French, German) by a certified translation office recognized by embassies and the translators guild, to ensure legal terminology is correct and prevent application rejection.
The crucial step for family reunion is booking an appointment at the foreign partner's embassy and submitting the legalized and translated contract to officially register the marriage in their home country's civil records, enabling the spouse to apply for a family reunification visa.
After officially registering the marriage, the foreign partner is entitled to apply at the Egyptian Passport Department for a temporary marriage residency visa based on the documented Egyptian contract. This visa is initially granted for one year and is renewable for five years.
Address: 5 Tawfik Diab Street, Garden City, Cairo
Phone: 02-2797-3300
Consular Services: Appointments must be booked online in advance.
Visit Official Site & Book AppointmentAddress: 7 Ahmed Ragheb Street, Garden City, Cairo
Phone: 02-2791-6000
Attestations: Requires booking a specific appointment for marriage certifications.
Visit Site & Book AppointmentAddress: 26 Kamel El-Din Salah Street, Garden City, Cairo
Phone: 02-2791-8700
Eligibility: Requires signing a solemn declaration of civil status.
Official Embassy PortalAddress: 2 Ahmed Naseem Street, Giza
Phone: 02-3749-3351
Marriage Rules: Requires official approval from the Ministry of Interior in KSA.
KSA Ministry of Foreign AffairsAddress: 10 El-Saleh Ayoub Street, Zamalek, Cairo
Phone: 02-2736-2967
Rules: Requires consular certificate of capacity and security approval.
Moroccan Ministry PortalAddress: 28 El-Fawakeh Street, Mohandessin, Giza
Phone: 02-3748-0396
Attestations (LCCM): Issued after filing a marriage license application at embassy.
Consular ServicesAddress: 13 Aisha El-Taymouria Street, Garden City, Cairo
Phone: 02-2794-7200
Requirements: Official civil status certificate legalized and translated into Arabic.
Indonesian Embassy PortalThe Egyptian Ministry of Justice requires both parties to perform medical examinations at certified Ministry of Health hospitals. Here are the primary approved centers:
Address: Nubar Street, Sayeda Zeinab, Cairo
Checkup Hours: Daily 9 AM - 2 PM (except Fridays)
Phone: 02-2794-8243
Address: El-Hejaz Street, Heliopolis, Cairo
Service: Approved medical examination clinics and certified certificates.
Phone: 02-2634-2600
Address: Saqr Qoreish Housing, Sheraton, Cairo
Service: Efficient medical checkups and stamp certifications.
Phone: 02-2620-1412
Address: Sadr Hospital Street, El-Omraniya, Giza
Service: Approved center for medical certificates in Giza Governorate.
Phone: 02-3561-1290
Requires filing petition I-130 to USCIS attaching the legalized and translated Egyptian marriage contract, and providing strong evidence of a bona fide relationship (photos, joint assets, travel records).
Requires proof of English language proficiency (IELTS Life Skills A1), meeting the minimum income threshold of the UK sponsor, and submitting the authenticated and translated Egyptian contract.
Requires registering the Egyptian contract at the respective European embassy in Cairo to obtain the European version of the contract before applying for the EU family reunification visa.
We understand the sensitivity and importance of foreigners' marriage procedures. We provide an exceptional experience built on speed and clarity to ensure your peace of mind and protect your family and legal rights.