Requirements for a Saudi man to marry a Saudi woman
1- Presence of the authorized marriage official (*Ma'dhun*), the guardian (*Wali*), and the couple. 2- Presence of two witnesses who know the woman and her guardian—preferably relatives—carrying their original identification documents to witness the contract proceedings, the dowry amount, and the stipulated conditions. 3- Submission of pre-marital medical reports for both the prospective groom and bride, issued by an accredited hospital. 4- Verification of the prospective bride's consent and agreement to the marriage, confirmed by the marriage official asking her personally about her approval and conditions. 5- Determination of the dowry amount, whether it has been received or is outstanding, and the breakdown of the prompt (*mu'ajjal*) and deferred (*mu'ajjal*) portions. 6- Submission of the original divorce deed for a previously divorced woman, and verification that the waiting period (*'Iddah*) has concluded and that she has not been reconciled with her former husband. 7- Submission of the original power of attorney (*Wakalah*) if the marriage contract is being concluded via a proxy for the guardian or the groom, ensuring the proxy is authorized to execute the marriage. 8- Submission of the original certificate of heirship (*Hasr al-Warathah*) for a woman whose father or husband is deceased. please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Conditions for a Saudi man to marry a non-Saudi woman residing abroad
- Copies of the national ID and family registry; an official printout from the Civil Affairs Department and the General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) for private-sector employees. - A letter of enrollment from the student's educational institution or a letter of employment verification from the employer; individuals not currently employed must provide certificates from the Public Pension Agency and GOSI. The prospective groom must be between 30 and 70 years of age; however, if the prospective bride is a first-degree cousin (paternal or maternal), the minimum age requirement is reduced to 25. - Exceptions to the minimum age requirement apply to applicants who are divorced, widowers, or suffer from a disability or medical condition confirmed by a government hospital report. The applicant must not hold a position subject to employment restrictions and must provide a National Address. If the applicant’s current wife is ill, a translated medical report regarding her condition is required. A copy of the divorce decree is required for previously divorced applicants (male or female); applications are accepted only after six months have elapsed since the date of the divorce decree. A pre-marital medical examination is required for the Saudi party. please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Marriage of a Saudi woman to a non-Saudi man born in the Kingdom to a Saudi mother.
Requirements: Medical reports for both the prospective groom and the Saudi fiancée. - Employment verification for the Saudi fiancée. - Criminal record check for the foreign prospective groom. - Civil Status record printout for the Saudi fiancée. - Sponsor's consent for the foreign prospective groom (the sponsor need not be the employer listed on the residency permit). - The Saudi fiancée must be at least 21 years of age. - Original birth certificate of the foreign prospective groom. - Verification of the fiancée's marital status (never married vs. previously married). - Verification of the fiancée's legal guardian at the time of the marriage contract execution. For inquiries, please consult the Q&A section on the website. please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Requirements for a Saudi woman to marry a Gulf nationalityl
Required: - Original medical report - Employment verification for the Saudi fiancée - Civil Status record statement (printout) for the fiancée - Verification of the fiancée's marital status (never married vs. previously married) - Verification of the fiancée's legal guardian for the marriage contract proceedings please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Marriage of a Saudi woman to a non-Saudi resident of the Kingdom
Required Documents: - Original medical report for both the prospective groom and bride. - Employment verification for the Saudi prospective bride (if employed). - Information statement regarding the Saudi prospective bride issued by the Civil Affairs Department (printout). - Presence of a Saudi sponsor for the non-Saudi prospective groom (the sponsor need not be the employer listed on the residency permit). - Verification of the prospective bride's marital status (never married, previously married, or a recent convert to Islam). - Verification of the prospective bride's legal guardian for the marriage contract. please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Marriage of a Saudi man to a non-Saudi woman born in the Kingdom
Required Documents: - Original medical report for both the prospective groom and bride - Employment verification letter for the Saudi prospective groom - Civil Status information record (printout) for the Saudi prospective groom - Consent from the prospective bride's sponsor (if she is employed, as per her residency permit) - Original birth certificate of the prospective bride - The prospective bride (if a foreign national) must be at least 18 years old - The prospective groom must be at least 25 years old (unless an exception is granted in the approval or a kinship deed exists) - Verification of the prospective bride's marital status (never married, previously married, or recent convert to Islam) - Verification of the prospective bride's legal guardian for the marriage contract - For inquiries, please consult the Q&A section on المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Marriage of a Saudi man to a non-Saudi woman residing in the Kingdom
Required Documents: - Original medical report for both the prospective groom and bride - Employment verification for the Saudi prospective groom - Information statement (printout) for the Saudi prospective groom from the Civil Affairs Department - Consent from the prospective bride's sponsor (if she is employed, as per her residency permit) - Verification of the prospective bride's marital status (never married, previously married, or recent convert to Islam) - Verification of the prospective bride's legal guardian for the marriage contract For inquiries, please consult the Q&A section on the website. please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
The suitor is Saudi, and the fiancée is from the Gulf.
Requirements: - Original medical report for the prospective groom and bride - Employment verification letter for the Saudi prospective groom - Civil Status information statement (printout) for the prospective groom - Verification of the bride's legal guardian at the time of the contract execution or inquiries, please consult the Q&A section on the website.please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
A Saudi man born to a foreign mother who was herself born in the Kingdom and has a Saudi mother.
The following are required: - Original medical report for the fiancé and fiancée - Employment verification letter for the Saudi fiancé - Information statement regarding the Saudi fiancé from the Civil Affairs Department - Consent from the fiancée’s sponsor (if she is employed, as indicated on her residency permit) - Original birth certificate of the fiancée - National ID (Civil Affairs card) of the fiancée’s mother - Verification of the fiancée’s marital status (never married or previously married) - Verification of the fiancée’s legal guardian at the time of the marriage contract execution For further information, please consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on the website. المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Registration of marriages for foreigners residing in or visiting the Kingdom
"Marriage between foreigners" refers to the marriage of a non-Saudi man to a non-Saudi woman, whether both are residents, both are visitors, or one is a visitor and the other a resident. - If both parties are residents, the requirements for documenting their marriage are the same as those for Saudi nationals, with the exception that a medical examination is not required. Additionally, residency permits and passports must be valid, and if either or both parties do not speak Arabic, an interpreter must be present. - If both parties are visitors, or if one is a visitor and the other a resident, the border number indicated in the passport is sufficient, provided that copies of the passport and the visit visa are attached.please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930 www.almathoon.com
Premarital screening
"Premarital screening" refers to the medical examination conducted prior to marriage. A Royal Decree was issued in 1424 AH mandating that prospective spouses undergo the necessary medical testing to detect the presence of traits for certain hereditary blood disorders (such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia) and specific infectious diseases (such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and HIV/AIDS). The aim is to protect society and the family from the spread of infectious diseases or conditions that could cause disabilities in future offspring. Consequently, premarital medical screening centers were established to provide medical counseling regarding the likelihood of transmitting these diseases to a partner or future children, and to offer the engaged couple options, advice, and alternatives to help them plan for a healthy family. For questions and answers regarding premarital screening, please visit the website: please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Documenting the marriage contract of displaced tribal members
"Displaced tribespeople" refers to individuals who have not yet obtained Saudi citizenship or identity documents; instead, they hold temporary travel permits. They are classified neither as foreigners nor as Saudi citizens but are subject to special arrangements pending the regularization of their status. The documentation of a marriage between a Saudi national and a member of a displaced tribe—whether a Saudi man marrying a displaced woman or a displaced man marrying a Saudi woman—requires approval from the relevant Emirate. Such marriages are treated similarly to marriages between a Saudi national and a non-Saudi, requiring Emirate authorization and a medical examination if one of the parties is a Saudi national. For further details, please browse the frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the website: please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
Loans and subsidies for those about to get married
The Marriage Loan is a form of financing provided by the Social Development Bank to Saudi citizens to assist and encourage them to marry. It functions as an interest-free loan (*Qard Hasan*). Key conditions include a monthly salary not exceeding 14,500 SAR and a marriage contract issued no more than two years prior. The loan amount is determined based on the applicant's financial solvency and repayment capacity, typically ranging from 18,000 SAR to 72,000 SAR. Applicants must be between 18 and 70 years of age and entering into their first marriage. Another form of assistance for those preparing for marriage is the Bin Baz Project (may Allah have mercy on him); eligibility criteria for this include qualifying for Zakat, having a marriage contract issued in Riyadh, and completing the pre-marriage preparation course offered by the Bin Baz Association for Family Development. For further information, please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930
The Marriage Contract Procedure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The marriage contract is a solemn covenant—referred to in the Quran as a "firm covenant" (*mithaqan ghalizan*). Consequently, the procedures for establishing it are precise and formally documented. In the Kingdom, the process begins with the submission of a request to create a marriage contract. This request must include the ID numbers and mobile phone numbers of the guardian (or their proxy), the groom, and the witnesses, as well as details regarding the dowry and any stipulated conditions. If the woman is divorced, a divorce decree must be provided. If the guardian is absent, a power of attorney authorizing someone else to conduct the marriage on their behalf is required; if the guardian is deceased, a certificate of heirship must be submitted to prove the death and establish the woman's next closest guardian. Subsequently, a notification is sent to all parties involved to verify the accuracy of the information; all parties must confirm the details of the request. Once this is done, the only remaining step is the attendance of the marriage officiant (*Ma'dhun*) to formalize the contract, noting that the appointment with the officiant must take place within ten days. please browse the Q&A section on the website المالكي مأذون شرعي شرق الرياض www.almathoon.com 0558888930