Foreign Marriage Procedures in Egypt

Legal Requirements

First: Age and Eligibility
– Minimum age: 18 years for both parties
– Maximum age difference: 25 years between spouses
– Religious requirement: Must be Christian, Jewish, or Muslim (marriage to atheists prohibited)

Second: Residency Status
– Non-tourist/non-temporary residence required
– Passport validation at Passports and Immigration Department (Abbasiya)

Required Documentation

A) Foreign Party Documents:-
– Embassy certificate stating:
– Social and professional status
– Residential address
– Income details
– Age verification
– Religious affiliation
– No objection to marriage

B) Medical Documentation
– Health examination certificates for both parties from authorized health office

C) Additional Requirements
– 5 recent photographs
– Two notary witnesses
– Official translator (if foreign party doesn’t speak Arabic)

The Procedure:-
1. Submit documentation to Personal Status Office, Ministry of Justice (Lazoghli)
2. Complete notarization process
3. Fulfill embassy-specific requirements for legal travel authorization

Important Considerations:-
– Each embassy may have additional requirements
– Translation services available through Notary Public Office
– Post-marriage procedures vary by nationality

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