Tourists that want to get married in Malaysia need to reside in the marriage district for at least a period of 7 days before applying for registration of marriage at the National Registration Department Office. The costs of the marriage are RM30 in total, payment is done at the day you get married.

Can foreigners marry in Malaysia?

Malaysian Marriage Basic Requirements All foreign citizens wishing to marry must reside in Malaysia at least 7 days before application of marriage. You will need to make two separate trips to the National Registration Department.

How can I get married in Malaysia?

Parties intending to marry in Malaysia must reside in the district of where they aim to marry for at least 7 days before making an application to National Registration Department (NRD). 2. Registration of marriage shall take place after 21 days but not later than 6 months of application.

How much does it cost to get married in Malaysia?

According to The Asean Post article of Rising Wedding Costs In Southeast Asia, the average cost of weddings in Malaysia is between RM50,000 to RM200,000, which is not including the honeymoon expenses. Indeed, it takes wedding couples to plan and save money for years in terms to achieve the perfect wedding.

When can you marry in Malaysia?

LEGAL COMPLEXITIES While Malaysias civil law sets a minimum age of 18 for marriage, the state chief minister can grant girls between the ages of 16 and 18 the permission to marry. Muslims are governed by sharia law, which sets a minimum age of 18 for boys and 16 for girls.

How many wives can you have in Malaysia?

four wives Polygamy in Malaysia is legalized between one man and up to four wives although special permission from a sharia court is required in each instance beyond the first marriage.

Do I need to register my marriage in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, Registration of Marriage for non-Muslim couples is compulsory. According to the Law Reform Act (Marriage and Divorce) 1976 (Act 164), it is compulsory for non-Muslim couples to register their marriage and divorce with the Marriage and Divorce Division (BKC).

What is the procedure to marry a foreigner in Malaysia?

Anyone wishing to marry must reside in Malaysia at least 7 days before applying. To apply, two trips to the National Registration Department are required. During the first visit, the marrying couple must bring: Marriage application form KC02 (PDF 1.32MB).

Can a 13 year old get married?

Most states have a minimum marriage age for minors with parental consent, ranging from 12-17 years old. However, California and Mississippi do not have minimum ages for minors to be allowed to marry with parental consent. New Hampshire: Age of consent to marry with parental consent for males is 14; for females is 13.

Can you have 2 wives in Malaysia?

Polygamy in Malaysia is legalized between one man and up to four wives although special permission from a sharia court is required in each instance beyond the first marriage.

Is cheating illegal in Malaysia?

So is it legal to cheat on your spouse? Adultery as an act itself is not a criminal offence in Malaysia under the law. There is no provision in the Penal Code or the Criminal Procedure Code that stipulates punishment for adultery either. However, enticing away a married woman is illegal.

Where can I register my marriage in Malaysia?

Registration of Marriage at the JPN officeGet down to the nearest National Registration Department (NRD) branch in your state with your fiance about a month before your proposed ROM date. Fill out the application form (if youre curious, its Form JPN.More items •11 Oct 2019