23/02/2025
If you are a foreign wife and you want to marry, you must meet the following requirements:
You and your partner must be 18 or older.
If you are under 18 and you marry abroad, it might your country authorities will not recognize your marriage until you and your partner are both 18.
You and your partner must not already be married to or have a registered partnership with someone else.
If you are under guardianship, you will need the permission of your guardian or of the limited jurisdiction judge .
The following family members are not allowed to marry each other or enter into a registered partnership with each other: parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, and brothers and sisters.
What documents do I need to marry in Egypt?
Certificate of religion :- Islam, Christianity and Judaism are recognized by law in Egypt. To get married in Egypt you will need a certificate that states your religion.
You can get this document from your mosque, church or synagogue. If you want to convert to Islam, you can do this at Al-Azhar University. The university will issue a certificate of religion.
Medical certificate :- To get married in Egypt you will need a medical certificate. You and your partner must go to a government hospital in Egypt to have medical tests carried out. You will then receive the medical certificate.
Legal marriages performed in Egypt are recognized . You must have your marriage certificate legalized. Orfi marriages are not recognized in any country . Passport :- To get married in Egypt you will need a valid passport. An ID card will not be accepted. Documents if you are divorced :- Are you divorced? Then you will need: An original copy of the marriage register of your municipality. This document should not be older than 6 months and has to state when the divorce was registered. A certified copy of your divorce statement from the court. You may need to have these documents translated and legalized. Documents if you are widowed :-
If you are a widow or widower, you will need official copies of your marriage certificate and of your deceased spouse’s death certificate.
You must have the document translated and legalized. Additional information Under Egyptian law, an Islamic man may be married to up to four women at the same time.
Witnesses to the marriage can be: 2 men or 2 women and 1 man. They must all have Egyptian nationality. A marriage in Egypt takes place entirely in Arabic.
It may therefore be advisable to bring an interpreter.
