Expat Marriage procedures

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Member since 10 September 2018

SmartleadMember27 November 2018 01:45:50

I am an expat living in the city of jeddah, it's been 3 years that I am in a distance relationship, she's from Slovenia and as we intend to take it to the next step, I wonder if it's possible that I could marry and bring her here to Saudi Arabia.

My question is that what papers do I need to make the marriage contract here?

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Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert27 November 2018 06:53:49

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Practically speaking:

Both parties must have Iqama
Both must be Muslim
Female must have written permission from her sponsor or guardian

In your situation, since it seems to be an inter-faith marriage and the person isn't resident here; the easier way would be to get married in Slovenia or your home country, get the marriage certificate authenticated by MOFA of that country and then the Saudi Embassy there, submit for a dependent visa for your wife in Saudi, bring her over and then get her an Iqama.

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Member since 10 September 2018

SmartleadMember27 November 2018 07:02:47

Thank you very much for the information

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i love uae*ksaActive member28 November 2018 07:53:09

Yes it's the best way

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