MARRIAGE
The British Embassy has
issued the
following requirements for marriage in Bahrain
A British citizen wishing to give Notice of Marriage must meet the
following requirements: |
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One party has to be a British citizen |
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Resident in Bahrain |
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Produce the following: |
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British
birth certificate British passport Original Divorce papers (if applicable) |
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NOTE: |
Anyone
arriving from out of Bahrain will have to establish residency for 21 days
in Bahrain and then post the banns for a further 21 days. |
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Anybody who
has obtained the banns from the UK can be issued the Letter of No
Objection straightaway. |
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A statutory declaration will be signed in front of the Vice Consul.
The Notice of Marriage will be displayed on the Consular notice board for
21 days after which they will be stamped "No impediment shown" and a
Letter of No objection will be issued. Fees for this service are: |
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Posting
Marriage Banns |
BD.20 |
(fee 24) |
Certificate of no impediment |
BD.20 |
(fee 26) |
Swearing
an Oath (Statutory Declaration) |
BD.18 |
(fee 3(2)) |
CIVIL MARRIAGE |
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Non-Muslims: Contact
the Ministry of Justice (Tel: Abdullah Al Tamimi, +973 17522359) who
require this Letter of No Objection and a letter from their employers
stating no objection. For people resident in Saudi Arabia they also
request a letter of no objection from their sponsors. |
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Please Note: |
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Australian, New Zealand and
Canadian citizens require a certificate from their Embassies in Riyadh: |
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Australian Embassy |
Tel: 00 966 1 4887788 |
New Zealand Embassy |
Tel: 00 966 1 4887988 |
Canadian Embassy |
Tel: 00 1 966 4882288 |
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Muslims
- can marry in the House of
Judgement, arranged by Mr. Al Tamimi, and a copy of their CPR and a letter
from the father of the female is required. British Citizens are required to present Banns from the British Embassy stating no impediment shown. |
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ST. CHRISTOPHER'S CATHEDRAL
(Very Rev'd Chris Butt, Tel: 1725 3866) |
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