A Malaysian wants to marry in Singapore: what should they know?

A contract in Singapore usually requires at least one party to be resident or to meet ROMM's conditions, and foreign nationals need marital status documents certified by their home country (current requirements to be verified). A Malaysian husband who already has a wife needs the permission of his state Syariah Court in Malaysia; ROMM will also investigate his marital status. Do not hide an existing wife — that is deception and can be an offence in both countries. ROMM does not allow a person who declares that he is already married abroad to marry in Singapore until that foreign marriage is dissolved. After the contract, register it at the state religious affairs office or the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore within the period set by the Enactment (to be verified). Marriage does not give an automatic right of residence. See Singapore.