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Where can I see the available date to solemnize at Registry of Marriages (ROM) office?
Answer:

You may refer to this link to see the available slots for in-house solemnization. The dates shown are for reference only. They are not for booking of solemnizaton slots at ROM.



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What is the 15 Days Rule?
Answer:
Where any party to the intended marriage is not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, the law requires at least one of the parties to be physically present in Singapore for a period for at least 15 days preceding the date of filing a notice of marriage. The 15 days need not be consecutive or continuous, that is, it can be for instance several different visits amounting to 15 days but excluding the day of arrival in Singapore each time. 
 
With effect from 1 June 2011, the 15-day rule is not applicable to marrying parties who are both, SCs and/or SPRs.


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Can 2 foreigners marry in Singapore?
Answer: Please go to www.rom.gov.sg to check on the rules and requirements for marriage.

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I'm a Singaporean above 21 years old and getting married to a foreigner. I heard there's a talk or programme that we need to go. Is it compulsory?
Answer:
The Marriage Preparation Programme (MPP) is not compulsory but all Singapore Citizens who are marrying foreigners are encouraged to attend.
 
The MPP will be beneficial to you as you will learn tips on building and sustaining a strong relationship with your fiancee and his/her family. In addition, the foreign spouse can learn more about Singapore and understand the issues relating to settling down in Singapore.
 
Further, if you decide to apply for LTVP in the future, one of the requirements is the attendance of the MPP.


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How can I register my overseas marriage with Registry of Marriages (ROM) Singapore?
Answer:
There is no provision in the Women's Charter (Chapter 353) to require couples to re-register their overseas marriages, which includes "converting" or "endorsing" a foreign marriage certificate, in Singapore under the said Act. In this regard, you need not re-register your overseas marriage with the ROM, Singapore as proof of your marriage in order for it to be a valid marriage. Re-registration of an overseas marriage is purely voluntary and administrative.
 
Generally a valid marriage contracted/solemnized outside Singapore and registered in accordance with the law of the place in which the marriage was contracted is recognized. Hence, a marriage certificate issued by a competent authority of the foreign country is a valid document and will be accepted as evidence of marriage between the parties named in the certificate unless there is reason to doubt the validity of the said marriage. In this regard, you need not re-register your overseas marriage with the Registry of Marriages, Singapore (ROM) as proof of your marriage in order for it to be a valid marriage. A re-registration with ROM does not affect the validity or otherwise of a marriage. If you have any doubt or further questions on the legality of your overseas marriage, you may wish to seek legal advice from a lawyer.
 
It is not necessary to re-register an overseas marriage with ROM in order for you to transact with agencies such as the CPF Board, HDB, IRAS, ICA, etc.


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