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We would like to inform you that Regarding marriage in the Sultanate of Oman, it is regulated by law and the jurisdiction of the Sharia court being the legal umbrella for this matter.
Here's the law as follows:
Article (1)
The marriage of Omani foreigners is required to obtain a permit from the Ministry of Interior, without prejudice to marriages that took place prior to the issuance of this decision. The said permit shall be issued if the applicant meets the following conditions:
1. There must be social or health reasons for marriage.
2. The applicant of a non-Omani marriage should be financially able to cover the costs of marriage, provide adequate housing and support the family.
Not to be married to an Omani unless she is unable to perform marital duties.
In all cases, the approval of the marriage permit must be preceded by social research.
Article (3)
Exemption from the provisions of Articles I and II:
Firstly:
Omanis may marry foreigners after the approval of the Minister of Interior in the following cases:
1. If the candidate for marriage is a national of one of the GCC States.
2. If the candidate or candidate for marriage in Omani was born in Oman to an Omani mother and kept his residence there for eighteen years.
3. If the candidate for marriage is widowed or divorced from an Omani husband and has children.
Second:
Marriage by foreigners may be authorized by a decision of the Minister of Interior in the following cases:
(A) If the applicant marries a resident of the border areas and wishes to marry the nationals of the regions in other States.
(B) If the applicant marries Omani nationals by sex.
(C) If the applicant has the right to marry, the Minister shall assess the suitability of the authorization to marry, including the long stay abroad.
Article (4)
Without prejudice to any harsher penalty, any person who violates the provisions of this resolution shall be subject to the following penalties:
(A): A fine not exceeding RO 2,000
(B) Denial of access to public office.
(C) Deprivation of the admission of a foreign spouse or spouse, except in cases of a violation of Article 3 of this Decision
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