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Requirements for Marrying a Foreign Woman in Jordan

Conditions for a Jordanian to marry a foreign woman in Jordan, official approvals, required documents, examinations, and registration procedure

Based on official Jordanian law — Personal Status Law No. 15 of 2019
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Based on official Jordanian legal texts

This page addresses: Requirements for Marrying a Foreign Woman in Jordan. In general, Conditions for a Jordanian marrying a foreign woman in Jordan: Interior Ministry approval, official translated authenticated documents, medical exams, proof of the foreign woman's health, and sometimes Sharia-Court approval. Procedures take 2-6 months. However, the legal answer must be read together with the relevant statutory provisions and the facts of the case.

The main legal basis is the Jordanian Personal Status Law. Relevant article references include Articles 5-13, 24-28, 36(g). The answer should be read with those provisions and with the facts of the specific case, not as a guaranteed outcome.

In marriage matters, the court considers the validity of the contract, the capacity of the parties, the witnesses, prohibited relationships, and documentation. The legal effects may differ depending on whether the contract is valid, void, or irregular.

This issue may depend on the facts, evidence, and the court’s assessment, so the general rule should be applied carefully.

This is a general explanation based on the approved Jordanian legal sources and does not replace advice from a qualified lawyer in a specific dispute.

Frequently Asked Questions

What documents are required from the foreign woman?
Valid passport, no-marriage certificate from her country, birth certificate, health-clearance certificate, HIV test, Islam certificate if she converted, and entry visa to Jordan.
What is the difference between Jordanian man's and woman's marriage to a foreigner?
Jordanian man marrying a foreign woman: reasonable conditions, study period 1-3 months. Jordanian woman marrying a foreigner: stricter conditions, foreigner must be Muslim (for Muslim woman), study period 3-6 months, and comprehensive security review.
What are the approximate costs?
Interior Ministry fees 100-300 dinars, authentication and translation 200-500 dinars, medical exams 100-300 dinars, contract and registration fees 100-200 dinars, lawyer fees 300-1000 dinars. Total 800-2300 dinars.

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