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Marriage in Oman: the requirements and marrying a foreigner

Since Royal Decree 23/2023, an Omani marrying a foreigner no longer needs an Interior Ministry permit, provided the marriage does not violate sharia or public order. Before any contract comes the introduction, which Zawjni offers free to Omanis and Arab residents.

How is marriage concluded in Oman?

In Oman, marriage is concluded by a licensed ma'zoun and officially registered after the families agree on the mahr, and official registration is what protects the wife's and children's rights.

Zawjni does not conclude marriages or give legal advice; for current procedural details, check with the official authorities in the Sultanate.

What did the 2023 royal decree change for Omanis marrying foreigners?

Royal Decree 23/2023 abolished the Interior Ministry permit that Omanis had needed since 1993 to marry non-Omanis. The two basic conditions now: the marriage must not violate sharia or the Sultanate's public order.

That opens introductions between Omanis and Arab residents more than before. On Zawjni each member states their nationality and residence in their bio, there is no phone field, and you can report any account.

Before you write your profile

State your wilayat (Muscat, Salalah, Sohar, Nizwa...) and, if you are not Omani, your nationality in your bio, plus your marital status. Anyone open to misyar marriage should say so plainly, because Zawjni does not categorise members by marriage type.

Frequently asked questions

What are the requirements to marry in Oman?

Since Royal Decree 23/2023, an Omani marrying a foreigner no longer needs an Interior Ministry permit; the condition is that the marriage does not violate sharia or public order. The usual contract and registration steps still apply.

How much is the mahr in Oman?

There is no single figure; the mahr is agreed by the partners and families and varies between regions and families. Registering on Zawjni and messaging within a match are free.

Can a resident of Oman marry an Omani woman?

Yes, and since 2023 it no longer requires an Interior Ministry permit, provided the marriage does not violate sharia or public order.

Is Zawjni free?

Registration, your profile, daily suggestions and messaging within a match are free with no subscription. A free account gets 10 likes and 2 new conversations a day, and can start a chat with anyone who liked it first. Full filtered search and seeing who liked you are Premium features, which are optional.

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