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To get married in Saudi Arabia, the following general requirements must be met:
Presence of both parties<\/strong>: The bride, groom, and the bride\u2019s guardian (wali) must be present.
Valid identification<\/strong>: Original national IDs or passports for both parties and the guardian are required.
–\u00a0 Witnesses<\/strong>: Two male witnesses (preferably relatives) with valid identification must be present.
– Pre-marital medical examination<\/strong>: Both parties must undergo and present a medical test from an approved hospital.
\u00a0– Consent of the bride<\/strong>: The bride\u2019s verbal consent is necessary and must be verified by the officiant (ma\u2019zoon).
– Marriage contract<\/strong>: The marriage contract must be drawn up and signed in the presence of an authorized marriage official.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
2- What happens when a Saudi wants to marry a foreigner?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
If a Saudi citizen wishes to marry a foreigner, the process includes additional steps and requirements:
– Application submission<\/strong>: The Saudi citizen must submit a marriage application to the local Emirate (province) where they reside.
\u00a0– Age requirement<\/strong>: The applicant must be between 30 and 70 years old to marry a foreigner (exceptions apply for medical reasons).
\u00a0– Marital status proof<\/strong>: If the applicant is already married to a Saudi, medical proof of infertility or health issues may be required.
\u00a0– Income verification<\/strong>: Employment and salary statements are required; if working in the private sector, the document must be certified by the Chamber of Commerce.
\u00a0– Approval from the Ministry of Interior<\/strong>: After verification, the Ministry of Interior must approve the marriage.
\u00a0– Documentation of the foreign spouse<\/strong>: Copies of the foreign spouse\u2019s passport, residency permit (if applicable), and family details must be submitted.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
3- How can a Filipino get married in Saudi Arabia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
For Filipino citizens, marriage procedures depend on whether both parties are Filipinos or if one party is Saudi or of another nationality:
Marriage between two Filipinos<\/strong>:
The marriage can be conducted at the Philippine Embassy or Philippine Consulate in Saudi Arabia.
Requirements include:
Completed Marriage Application Form
Valid passports and residence permits (Iqama)
Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) from the Philippines
Witnesses with valid ID
Pre-marital medical examination report
The marriage must be reported to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Marriage between a Filipino and a Saudi citizen<\/strong>:
The Saudi citizen must obtain approval from the Ministry of Interior.
The Filipino citizen must provide a Certificate of No Marriage (CENOMAR) and other required personal documents.
The marriage should be registered with both Saudi authorities and the Philippine Embassy.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
4- Can I get married in Saudi Arabia on a tourist visa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
No, Saudi law does not permit marriage on a tourist visa.
A valid residency permit (Iqama) or a work visa is required to complete a marriage contract under Saudi law.
Tourists are allowed to visit the Kingdom for religious, cultural, and recreational purposes only\u2014not for legal or marital processes.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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