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How can a Saudi marry an American?

Last activity 22 January 2019 by ram920

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Dalia13111

I am from Saudi Arabia and I was wondering if any one could kindly advise on my current situation, I have been trying to marry an American man for 4 years but I have realized it’s almost impossible to get married in Saudi because of all the silly rules. I have also tried Bahrain however, the Bahraini court informed me that I can’t marry there unless I work or live there.

Do you know any other countries that we can get married?

Thank you and best regards

XTang

The question is whether you want to live in Saudi after your marriage or not?  if you do, then the marriage has to be after permission from MOI for it to be recognized.

Wherever you get married, unless it is with permission from Saudi authorities, the marriage won't be recognized in Saudi and your spouse won't get any benefits or visas accordingly.

Practically speaking, you can't get married in Bahrain.  Not even in the UAE which is generally easier as they require one partner to have a residence permit.   If money or time is no object, the easiest would be to do a civil marriage in the US.  Alternatively, you can set up a residence in Bahrain and get a CPR (As a Saudi citizen, you don't need a visa but to get a CPR, you would need an address).

Dalia13111

Thank you for you Immediate response, how can I set up a residence? And what does a CRP stand for?

Again thank you

XTang

You need to rent a place and have a rental contract under your name. This can prove that you are living there.  Depending on requirements (vary by nationality), your spouse may need to do the same.

CPR is a Bahraini identity card which is issued to residents of Bahrain.  Similar to Saudi Iqama and UAE Emirates ID.

XTang

To add onto this, here are the requirements for CPR for GCC nationals:

Conditions for obtaining the ID card

Accommodation in the Kingdom must be verified.
Owns a house or property under his/her name.
An investor in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The applicant must be a resident in Bahrain for a period of at least six months continuously.
Those who do not meet the above conditions, the data of the GCC ID card issued by their country can be activated:

If an applicant owns a rental address and does not reside in Bahrain, however frequently visits the country. Data of the GCC ID can be activated at the Identity Card Centers and ID holders will be capable of using their GCC cards inside the Kingdom with the same benefits as the Bahraini ID cards.

Required documents for issuing ID cards

Personal attendance is required for children (at the age of four and above).
Must present a valid passport.
Must present a recent colored photo with a white background.
Must present a proof of residence; i.e. electricity bill or lease contract (Municipality Certificate of Residency).
If the applicant has children studying in schools of Bahrain, a letter must be presented verifying their school enrollment.

Dalia13111

Thank you so much for your time and help!
Sir do you know if it’s possible getting married in Turkey

XTang

Not sure.  But generally you will also have problems getting married in any country other than the one of your residence or citizenship.  Courts will ask for a lot of documentation from expats e.g. proof of civil status, NOCs from Embassies etc which they won't give if you don't live there.  Additionally, even if the US Embassy is accommodating, the Saudi Embassy will not at all help you in Turkey as you don't live there and you don't have permission to get married.

Bluenose43

Hi, I'm sure you know this information having tried to marry for a number of years, but here you go anyway, using my own experience as a non Saudi married to a Saudi.

The American or none Saudi must convert to Islam and must have a job in Saudi
It is easier if the Saudi has been married before and divorced, also over 40 years old, and hold a degree or higher.

Even if all of the above is in place it still takes going to court a number of times, plus the normal medical  tests and of course permission from your family.
Police clearance from his country, and from the Saudi Police, more fingerprints, checks with his employer, all of his official documents translated to Arabic.

GuestPoster5542

https://taraummomar.wordpress.com/faqs/

ram920

Hello,

does he works and lives in Saudi Arabia?

terbruhx

According to Islamic law moslem women is not allowed to marry non moslem man it is Haram ...unless the man willing to convert to Islam. ..

GBabyboy

Go to Denmark, Europe, easy way to get marry, no matter what is your nationality.

ram920

The problem is not where to get married if you are Saudi. you can go to Europe to get married or even in the states, but when you want to renew your passport, for example, you will need your guardian, and in this case your guardian is not your husband because you got married without the permission of the ministry.... Unless your guardian is ok for you to get married and live out of KSA and he is willing to renew your passport.

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