Conditions for marrying a foreigner
What are the conditions for marrying a foreigner and how to obtain a marriage permit?
Conditions for marrying a foreigner and how to obtain a marriage permit
The marriage of a Saudi man to a foreign woman or the marriage of a Saudi woman to a foreigner in the Kingdom is subject to a set of laws and regulations established by the Saudi regime. Some of the objectives of these laws are to regulate this type of marriage and protect the rights of the parties involved, in addition to ensuring that there are no legal or social obstacles that may affect the stability of the marital relationship.
In this article, we will shed light on the conditions for a Saudi man to marry a foreign woman, the conditions for marrying a Saudi woman, the procedures for obtaining a Saudi marriage permit from a foreign woman, the penalty for marrying a non-Saudi woman without a permit, and other important matters.
You can also now contact the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid for Law and Legal Consultations to provide advice from a lawyer specializing in personal status cases.
What is the body that specializes in requests for a Saudi man to marry a non-Saudi woman and vice versa?
The Saudi Ministry of Interior is responsible for approvals if the fiancée is from outside Saudi Arabia.
The Emirate of the region is responsible for approvals if the fiancée resides or was born in Riyadh or is a displaced person
What are the categories in which a Saudi is prohibited from marrying a foreigner or a foreigner according to the regulations for a Saudi man to marry a non-Saudi woman and a Saudi woman to a non-Saudi man?
Ministers and those of their rank, in addition to those who occupy the excellent rank and the fifteenth and fourteenth ranks.
Members of the judiciary in the Ministry of Justice, the Board of Grievances, and notaries.
Employees of the Royal Court, the Council of Ministers, and members of the Shura Council.
Foreign Ministry employees, whether diplomats or administrators.
Employees working outside the Kingdom.
Members of the armed forces in the Ministry of Defense and Aviation, the National Guard, and the Internal Security Forces, whether officers or individuals.
Military or civilian personnel working in investigations and general intelligence.
All students studying abroad, whether they are on government scholarships or studying at their own expense.
Chairman of the boards of joint stock companies and managing directors of companies.
Civilian employees of the Ministry of Defense and Aviation, the Ministry of Interior, and the National Guard in all their sectors.
Members of the Bureau of Investigation and Public Prosecution.
Customs officers.
Employees who hold positions of special importance, as determined by their relevant authorities.
What are the conditions for marrying a foreigner?
What are the conditions for marrying a foreigner?
The Saudi system has conditions for a Saudi man to marry a foreign woman who holds a regular Saudi birth certificate, which are as follows:
Conditions for a Saudi man to marry a non-Saudi woman born in the Kingdom:
The applicant must be at least 25 years old, not more than 70 years old, and the engaged woman must be at least 18 years old.
The engaged woman must hold a valid residence permit.
The engaged woman must have been born in the Kingdom, and this is proven by a birth certificate issued by the Civil Status Department.
The applicant must not be a holder of the positions covered by the ban.
If the applicant is married, he must attach a medical report from a government hospital proving his wife’s inability to become pregnant or cohabit, or that she suffers from a disease that prevents her from doing so. The report must be translated by an accredited translation office.
Anyone who has previously been divorced will not accept his application until six months have passed from the date of issuance of the divorce.
Verifying the marital status of the engaged woman: Bakr, Theeb, Muslim, non-Muslim, and so on.
Verifying the fiancée’s legal representative also about the conditions for marrying a foreigner is also one of the conditions for a Saudi man to marry a foreigner.
What documents are required when marrying a non-Saudi woman born in the Kingdom?
Anyone who is self-employed or unemployed must provide a certificate from the General Retirement Agency and Brent from the General Social Insurance Corporation proving that he is not registered with them.
Anyone who has a wife under his care must attach a medical report from a government hospital proving her inability to become pregnant or cohabit or that she has a disease that prevents her from doing so. The report must be translated by an accredited translation office.
A copy of the divorce certificate for those who have previously been divorced.
A copy of the engaged woman’s birth certificate issued by the Civil Status Department.
Brent from Passports for Engaged Women.
A copy of the engaged woman’s residence permit and valid passport.
If the engaged woman has previously been divorced, a copy of the divorce certificate must be attached.
Medical report for the fiancé and fiancée.
“Do not hesitate to consult a personal status lawyer specializing in marriage cases at the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid for Law and Legal Consultations, as he will guide you to the correct procedures that suit your case in particular and help you know everything you need easily and conveniently”
Benefit in marriage procedures for a resident born in Saudi Arabia
If the wife has a foreign mother, approval must be obtained from the competent authorities, the Ministry of Interior or the Emirate of the region.
If the wife is the daughter of a citizen, a letter of consent is not required and the wife’s birth certificate, the mother’s identity, or the mother’s family record must be attached.
If the wife is Gulf, no letter of approval is required, except in the State of Bahrain, where a letter of approval from the competent authorities is required based on the country’s laws.
What are the conditions for a Saudi man to marry a resident of Saudi Arabia?
When applying to obtain a Saudi marriage permit from a foreign woman, he applies to the emirate in his region, and the conditions are as follows:
The applicant must not be less than 30 years old and not more than 70 years old, unless the fiancée is the suitor’s cousin or first cousin, in which case he must not be less than 25 years old.
Anyone who is divorced or whose wife is deceased or has a disability or illness is excluded from the minimum age by a medical report from a government hospital.
The engaged woman must reside in the Kingdom and hold a valid residence permit.
The applicant must not be a holder of the positions covered by the ban.
If the applicant is married, he must attach a medical report from a government hospital proving his wife’s inability to become pregnant or cohabit or that she suffers from a disease that prevents her from doing so. The report must be translated by an accredited translation office.
Anyone who has previously been divorced will not accept his application until six months have passed from the date of divorce.
Approval of the fiancée’s sponsor.
Verifying the marital status of the engaged woman: Bakr, Theeb, Muslim, non-Muslim, and so on.
Verify the fiancée’s legal representative.
Documents required when marrying a non-Saudi woman residing in the Kingdom
A copy of the wife’s or children’s ID, and the national ID and family record are valid for those who have add-ons.
Brent from Civil Status (via Absher website).
Definition of employer: The place of work includes the job title, rank, and salary, and must be identical to the profession according to the circumstances.
The civil servant must bring a Brent from Social Insurance with the identification.
Whoever is a student will receive an introduction from the authority in which he studies.
Anyone who is self-employed or unemployed must bring a certificate from the General Retirement Agency and Brent from the General Social Insurance Corporation proving that he is not registered with them.
Anyone who has a wife under his care must attach a medical report from a government hospital proving her inability to become pregnant or cohabit or that she has a disease that prevents her from doing so. The report must be translated by an accredited translation office.
A copy of the divorce certificate for those who have previously been divorced.
Brent from Passports for Engaged Women.
A copy of the engaged woman’s residence permit and valid passport.
If the engaged woman has previously been divorced, a copy of the divorce certificate shall be attached.
Premarital examination of both parties.
A copy of the identity of the engaged woman’s guardian, and if her guardian is not her father, a copy of the guardianship or agency deed shall be attached.
“Procedures and conditions may vary from one case to another and from one emirate to another, so we advise you to consult a personal status lawyer who specializes in marriage cases to know exactly what you need.”
Conditions for marrying a foreigner from outside Saudi Arabia
A marriage permit application is submitted by the Ministry of Interior if a Saudi wants to marry a foreign woman who does not reside in the Kingdom. The conditions are as follows:
The suitor must be at least 30 years old and not more than 70 years old, unless the fiancée is the suitor’s cousin or first cousin, in which case he must be at least 25 years old.
If the applicant is married, his wife dies, or he suffers from a disability or fixed illness, he is excluded from the minimum age by submitting a medical report from a government hospital.
The suitor must not be one of the job holders covered by the ban.
If the applicant is married, he must attach a medical report from a government hospital proving his wife’s inability to become pregnant or cohabit or that she suffers from a disease that prevents him from doing so, provided that the report is translated by an accredited translation office.
Anyone who has previously been divorced will not have his application accepted until six months have passed from the date of issuance of the divorce.
Documents required when marrying a non-Saudi woman outside the Kingdom
A copy of a valid national ID and family record for anyone who has two dependents, whether a wife or children.
Brent from the Civil Status Department.
Definition of employer includes workplace, job title, salary, and salary, and must be identical to the profession according to the circumstances.
The civil servant must bring a Brent from Social Insurance with the identification.
Whoever is a student must bring an introduction from the entity in which he studies.
Anyone who is self-employed or unemployed must bring a certificate from the General Retirement Agency and a Brent from the General Social Insurance Corporation proving that he is not registered with them.
Anyone who has a wife under his care must attach a medical report from a government hospital proving her inability to become pregnant or cohabit or that she suffers from a disease that prevents her from doing so, provided that the report is translated by an accredited translation office.
A copy of the divorce certificate for those who have previously been divorced.
If the engaged woman has previously been divorced, a copy of the divorce certificate must be attached.
Premarital examination of both parties.
What are the conditions for a non-Saudi to marry a Saudi woman?
When applying for approval for a Saudi woman to marry a foreigner, some procedures and requests must be followed, which are as follows:
The engaged woman must not be one of the categories covered by the ban.
The fiancé must be at least 30 years old, at least 70 years old, and at least 21 years old.
Presented in the name of the guardian of the woman wishing to propose marriage, submitted to His Royal Highness the Emir of the region.
A copy of the suitor’s residence and passport, valid and not close to expiration.
A copy of the suitor’s birth certificate certified by the Civil Status Department.
Brent is a hadith from the passports to the suitor.
A job description for the suitor stating the salary and certified by the Chamber of Commerce, or a scene from the sponsor certified by the mayor and police.
The suitor must not be married or divorced to a Saudi woman and must fill out a declaration not to have married a Saudi woman before.
If the suitor is married to a non-Saudi woman, a marriage contract, divorce certificate if divorced, or death certificate if she is deceased must be attached.
A copy of the marriage applicant’s proof of her status card or family card and a passport in the absence of a status card.
Brent is the case for the applicant for marriage, taking into account that the profession matches reality and that it does not exceed 6 months from the date of its issuance.
A copy of the applicant’s divorce certificate if she is divorced, or a copy of her ex-husband’s death certificate if she is a widow.
The definition of the work of the applicant for marriage is certified by the Chamber of Commerce if she is an employee in the private sector and certified by her official employer if she is a government employee.
Brent from Social Insurance if she is a private sector employee.
A scene of proof of residence certified by the mayor and police for the applicant for marriage, a lease contract, and a property deed.
If the applicant does not have a job, a scene of the lack of a job certified by the mayor and the police shall be attached.
Approval of the marriage applicant’s consent at the Women’s Department in the Emirate of Riyadh.
A copy of the agency if there is a legal agency for the guardian of the woman wishing to marry.
The guardian of the woman wishing to marry must be present at the Men’s Department in the Emirate of Riyadh and write the approval declaration before the competent employee and a copy of the identity of the guardian of the woman wishing to marry.
Fill out the form and a copy of the identity of the two Saudi witnesses on the form, provided that neither of them is the guardian of the woman wishing to marry.
A medical report for the suitor and for those wishing to marry at King Saud Medical City if the husband was not born in the Kingdom.
Newspaper: The suitor has no criminal record from Riyadh.
The presence of a Saudi sponsor who guarantees the non-Saudi suitor.
How to create a Saudi marriage contract or a marriage contract for non-Saudis
Access to the Ministry of Justice Najez page.
Choose the Create Marriage Contract icon.
Choose the central attribution for documentation.
Fill out the entire form correctly.
Send attachments if available.
Choose the location of the incident.
Filling out witness statements.
Submit the application and wait for the application to be audited.
After reviewing the application, entry is made to approve the application and acknowledge it.
Submit the application and wait for the notary to approve it.
The document is issued on the approved documents page after the notary has notarized it.
How to obtain a Saudi marriage permit from a foreign woman or a Saudi woman from a foreigner through the Emirate of Riyadh website, Foreign Marriage Service:
It is a service that allows the possibility of applying for marriage applications electronically for a number of cases, namely the marriage of a Saudi to a non-Saudi woman residing outside the Kingdom, the marriage of a Saudi to a non-Saudi woman born in the Kingdom, the marriage of a Saudi to a non-Saudi woman residing in the Kingdom, the marriage of a Saudi to a Moroccan woman, the marriage of a Saudi woman to a non-Saudi resident in the Kingdom, the marriage of a Saudi woman to a non-Saudi born in the Kingdom, in addition to the service of documenting the marriage of a Saudi woman to a foreigner.
Steps to submit an electronic marriage application
Log in to the Emirate of Riyadh website.
Choosing a foreign marriage service.
Fill in all required data.
Send the required attachments.
Complete the application and wait for it to be accepted.
This is the case when applying in the emirates of other regions with some minor differences.
Punishment for marrying a foreigner or alien without a permit
Punishment for marrying a foreigner or alien without a permit
Failure to document the marriage by the competent authorities.
Presentation to the Board of Grievances (Administrative Court) and disciplinary trial of the married person.
If the foreign husband or wife is outside the country, she is prevented from entering the country, and if the foreign husband or wife is inside the country, he leaves and her residence is terminated.
The regulations set an exception to the application of these penalties. This exception is that marriage may be permitted by the Minister of Interior for those who violate the provisions of Article Two of the system. However, in the event of a violation of Article One, their marriage may not be permitted except by order of the High Commissioner.
How to document marriage for a non-Saudi woman and vice versa
After the approval is issued by the Ministry of Interior, a text message will arrive with the transaction number from the Ministry of Justice.
Access to the Ministry of Justice Najez page.
Choose the icon to document a previous marriage.
Choose the central attribution for documentation.
Fill out the entire form correctly.
Sending attachments such as the family card, children’s birth certificates, a marriage scene from the police for the marriage contract, a photo of the wife’s guardian’s ID, and a print of the employee’s work.
Choose the location of the incident.
Filling out witness statements.
Submit the application and wait for approval to document the marriage.
Contact the personal status lawyer at the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid
You can now contact the office of lawyer Abdul Majeed Al Rashid for Law and Legal Consultations to benefit from all legal consultations and services, as you can contact a specialized personal status lawyer to obtain advice regarding the procedures for a Saudi man to marry a foreign woman and vice versa, as he will certainly direct you towards proper behavior in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the Kingdom.
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