Getting married in Qatar is not an easy task. This is because of all the processes one has to go through before marriage. These processes may include digging out certificates, photocopying, fee trips to embassies, etc. As mentioned earlier, all of these could be stressful for couples.

Read on to know and understand why getting married in Seychelles is an easy way to get married for Qatar expats.

Requirements to get married in Qatar

Muslim Marriage in Qatar:

Muslim Marriages takes place at the Sharia Court. You are expected to provide two witnesses for the marriage. Sharia Court will only marry two Muslims. Although Marriage between a Christian and a Muslim is done in some other countries but not in Qatar.

Christian Marriage in Qatar:

This is the only non-Muslim marriage allowed Qatar. It is performed by churches registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by clergy recognized by the Ministry to perform Christian marriages. If you want to have a Christian marriage in Qatar, you must;

• Contact the Anglican, orthodox or catholic church of Qatar to organize your marriage ceremony.
• Translate a copy of the marriage license into Arabic
• Register the Marriage certificate and Arabic translation there in the ministry of foreign affairs.

Some points to note about getting married in Qatar

• Couples have to get married only at approved venues. Beach wedding is therefore not allowed.
• Muslims have to get married in Sharia court
• Non Muslims must provide a letter from their sponsor.
• A Muslim man can marry a non-Muslim woman. However a non Muslim man must convert to Muslim to marry a Qatari woman.

Why choose to get married in Seychelles as a Qatar expat

You might want a wedding with less stressful preparations and less documentations. We therefore recommend a destination wedding in Seychelles. In other to avoid all the stress, Seychelles is one of the easiest places to get married because of the following reasons;

• The wedding license from Seychelles is internationally recognized,
• Wedding can be completed with minimum documents,
• Getting your marriage license will only take a few days.

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Qatar just like Oman and other GCC countries are operated under Sharia law. This means that the process of getting married in Qatar requires a lengthy list of required documents and prolonged waiting times. Most couples do not wish to wait an extended period of time to start their new life. This process becomes even more complex in the case of an inter-faith marriage. This elaborate procedure usually pushes expats to return to their home countries.

Verdict for an easy wedding in Qatar for Oman expats

In order to have a legally recognized marriage in Qatar, an expat is required to generally produce the following documents, which can vary according to your nationality or religion:

• Passports
• Residence Permit
• Birth Certificate
• Photographs (passport size)
• Application form
• Proof of divorce (if applicable)
• Pre-marital health screening

Most expats would rather prefer to escape this daunting process and pick easier and more economical options, such as an easy online wedding. Most however opt for destination weddings in Georgia or Seychelles due to limited wedding venues in Qatar. In light of these facts, it would be advisable to escape the long process and opt for a more convenient option.

Options for expats to have an easy wedding in Qatar

If you want to have an easy wedding, your ideal option would be to plan a destination wedding in a country like Georgia or Seychelles. Along with the scenic landscapes and magical beaches, the marriage process is very convenient. Registration of marriage in these easy wedding countries requires bare minimum paperwork at an affordable cost. Especially if you or your spouse come from different religious backgrounds. The only option for you would be to get married at your respective embassies or consulates.

Another option would be to consider an online wedding, especially if you or your partner are in a long distance. The marriage can be conducted under more accommodating laws. And the translated attested marriage certificate can then be registered with the Ministry of Justice. This is an excellent option especially because Qatar law has reservations regarding the marriage of Muslim women. For instance, the law does not allow a Muslim woman to get married to a non-Muslim man unless the groom converts.

Still looking for easy wedding ideas as an expat in Oman? Book a consultation with our team now to discuss these options in more detail!

According to embassy officials, giving birth to illegitimate child results in a jail sentence on average and is illegal under Qatari law. The majority of unmarried women are stuck in a situation. Some leave the country to avoid prosecution, but some choose to stay in the hope of not getting into trouble with the government. Some are unable to leave because their sponsors won’t issue them exit permits.

Although giving birth outside a wedlock is no longer a punishable offense in the UAE; the same cant be true for Qatar and other GCC countries.

How do they authorize the baby passports in Qatar?

The parents of the newborn can start by making an application to their respective embassy. Additionally, they would also need to provide the following:

• Fee of 20 QAR.
• Passport-size photos of the baby,
• the residence permit of the parents and
• copies of the parent’s passports. 

What after-effects of unmarried women being pregnant out of wedlock?

As per Qatar law, the baby will be considered illegal if an unmarried woman will give birth without marriage. Also, these women may get deported. Besides this, there is also an issue with the registration of birth certificates and passports. Without a marriage certificate, both of the documents can’t be authorised for the baby. 

Recommendations for giving the best piece of advice for couples:

Although giving birth to a child out of wedlock is unacceptable according to Qatar laws. Most expat women settled there due to their jobs, and are in the situation of having an unexpected pregnancy before marriage.

Couples who are prepared to start a family with the added member in their life can consider getting married in one of the many easy wedding destinations such as UAE (at the Abu Dhabi court), Georgia, Seychelles or even online(if travel is an issue). 

Let’s plan your wedding ceremony without any hassle, consult us today!

Easy Wedding are excited to begin the next chapter of our company from our new office space. This year has been incredibly nourishing from raising funds and recruiting employees for various managerial and strategic positions.

What began as the founders’ personal experience has now grown into one of the most promising tech startups in the wedding industry, with operations spanning the Mena region, Georgia, and even Seychelles. More details on our office space below:

Announcements

We are pleased to announce Easy Wedding have relocated to a larger office space in the heart of Dubai Internet City. We have moved to one of the city’s most popular business locations due to our expanding business, growing team, and increasing demand from our couples who want to meet us in person.

The larger space and better location will allow us to provide better and faster services to our clients. We are putting together various rooms to make our clients feel more at ease and to add wedding experience to our brand.

You can still reach us at our previous phone number: 800 0320843.

Come see us at our new location and let us help you make your wedding dreams a reality.