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What is the 15 Days Rule?
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Where any party to the intended marriage is not a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, the law requires at least one party to be physically present in Singapore for a period for at least 15 days before the couple can file a notice of marriage with ROM. The 15 days (exclude the day of arrival in Singapore) must be continuous but need not be immediately preceding the date of the notice. It can be in a single visit made to Singapore any time before the notice of the intending marriage is filed.

With effect from 1 June 2011, the 15-day rule is not applicable to marrying parties who are both, Singapore citizens and/or permanent residents.


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Where can I see the available date to solemnize at Registry of Marriages (ROM) office?
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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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Can 2 foreigners marry in Singapore?
Answer: Two foreigners can marry in Singapore if they have met the rules and requirements for marriage. Please visit the ROM website to check on the rules and requirements.

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I am a Singaporean who has married overseas. Do I have to register the 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. Re-registration of an overseas marriage with ROM is purely voluntary and administrative.

Generally, a valid marriage contracted/solemnised outside Singapore and registered in accordance with the law of the place in which the marriage was contracted is recognised. 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.

However, if you wish to re-register your overseas marriage in Singapore, please click here for more information on the process and documents required for re-registration.

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I am 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 Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) in future, one of the requirements is the attendance of the MPP.


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