Expat Marriage procedures

Smartlead

Member

Member since 10 September 2018

Smartlead

27 November 2018 03:45:50

Smartlead

27 November 2018 03:45:50

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?

XTang

Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

Riyadh

XTang

27 November 2018 08:53:49

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XTang

27 November 2018 08:53:49

11238

Riyadh

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.