22/08/2026
If a Saudi man wants to marry a Filipino woman, the procedure is different from a marriage between two foreign residents because the Saudi citizen must first obtain the required government approval/permission to marry a non-Saudi woman.
📋 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
✅ Saudi man must meet the applicable marriage regulations
✅ Filipino woman’s valid passport and residency documents, if she is living in Saudi Arabia
✅ Required identification and civil-status documents
✅ Details/documents of the bride’s Wali (guardian)
✅ Two witnesses
✅ Pre-marital medical examination where required
✅ Previous divorce/death documents, if applicable
✅ Foreign-issued documents may need proper authentication/attestation
✅ All information and supporting documents must be submitted through the applicable government service
Saudi Ministry of Justice requirements for the eventual marriage contract include identification of the bride, groom and guardian, two witnesses, medical reports, the bride’s consent and determination of the dowry.
📝 STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS
1️⃣ Prepare the documents
Collect the Saudi man’s documents and the Filipino woman’s passport, Iqama/residency documents and other required certificates.
2️⃣ Apply for marriage permission
The Saudi citizen submits the application through the relevant Emirate/National Unified Access (Nafath) electronic service.
3️⃣ Complete the application
Enter the required information and upload the supporting documents.
4️⃣ Submit the application
Confirm the electronic declaration and submit the request.
5️⃣ Wait for government review
The application is reviewed by the competent authority and the applicant receives the application/reference number.
6️⃣ After approval
Proceed with the marriage-contract process through the applicable Najiz/Ministry of Justice service.
7️⃣ Complete the marriage contract
The bride, groom, guardian/representative and witnesses complete the required formalities, including the required medical screening and marriage terms.
⏱️ HOW LONG DOES APPROVAL TAKE?
⚠️ The exact period depends on the Emirate and the couple’s circumstances.
For example, the current Eastern Province government service for a Saudi man marrying a foreign woman residing in Saudi Arabia lists a service duration of 90 working days. The service is electronic and listed as free.
Other regions can have different service durations—for example, Najran currently lists 90 working days, while some special categories have shorter timelines.
💰 COST
💵 Marriage-permission application: Free according to the cited government service.
However, additional costs can arise from:
• Medical examination
• Document translation
• Embassy/consular documents
• Document authentication/attestation
• Other required administrative services
So, don’t assume that “free service” means the entire marriage process has zero expenses.
🇵🇭 IMPORTANT FOR THE FILIPINO WOMAN
If the Filipino woman is outside Saudi Arabia, the procedure can be different from a Filipino woman already residing in Saudi Arabia. Saudi government services distinguish between a foreign woman residing inside the Kingdom and one applying from abroad.
⚠️ IMPORTANT
❌ Do not confuse this with Egyptian/Pakistani man + Filipino woman marriage procedures.
🇸🇦 Saudi man + Filipino woman = Saudi citizen → foreign spouse marriage permission is required before completing the marriage process.
📌 Always check the latest requirements with the relevant Saudi Emirate, Ministry of Justice/Najiz and Philippine Embassy/Consulate before submitting documents or paying any intermediary.
🔗 Saudi Government – Marriage Request for Saudi Man & Foreign Woman
🔗 Saudi Ministry of Justice – Marriage Contract Requirements
