Kuwait has a religious court system that governs family and personal status law. It is rooted in Sharia law. As of 1984, Kuwait’s family law code governed matters such as divorce, marriage, child custody, and inheritance. 

To marry under Sharia law for Muslim couples is simpler in Kuwait rather than for mixed couples. This article will provide you with a deep insight into why is it hard to get married under Sharia Law for Muslim ex-pats marrying a non-muslim.

Regulations to get married under Sharia Law

For the marriages of international expats under Islamic law, couples may have to submit the following documents, depending on their status at the time.

• Citizenship or civil ID (for Kuwaiti applicants)
• Citizenship or civil ID (for resident applicants)
• Official letter from the executive committee and personal identification (for illegal residents)
• (For widow applicants) Identification of heirs
• Public Institution for Social Security official letter (if the husband is a student, a dealer, a retired, or unemployed)
• Identification of heirs for those whose guardian is deceased.
• Required divorce certificate 
• Submit a power of attorney
• Require Permit to marry from the employer (if the husband is a military man)

In Kuwait: Final verdict on marriage for mixed couples under Sharia law

Georgia, or Seychelles, is renowned as a country for the easy-wedding of all expats around the world. Not only to have a simpler marriage process than Kuwait but it is also filled with beautiful romantic locations, which makes it an ideal wedding. Sometimes, couples are entertained with online services for marriage. 

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