What is the basic legal requirement for foreigners to marry in Egypt?
The main legal requirement is a civil marriage contract registered at the Egyptian Ministry of Justice Foreigners’ Marriage Office. Religious ceremonies alone are not enough for legal recognition.
What personal documents must foreigners provide?
Foreigners usually need
- valid passport
- certificate of no impediment / embassy approval
- proof of marital status
- recent passport photos
- previous divorce or death certificate if previously married
All foreign documents must normally be translated into Arabic and legalized.
What witness requirement applies to foreign marriage in Egypt?
The marriage contract must include the signatures of two witnesses during the Ministry of Justice registration process. This is a standard legal requirement for validity.
Is legal residence in Egypt required?
Yes, the foreign spouse usually needs a valid residency stamp in the passport for a purpose other than tourism, especially in mixed marriages with an Egyptian spouse.
Is a medical certificate a legal requirement?
Yes. Both spouses generally need a premarital medical certificate from an authorized public health office or hospital before the marriage can be officially documented.