anchor.diff:  
   ###Legalisation and translation
   
  -You might need to exchange your UK-issued CNI for one that’s valid in Kuwait at the nearest embassy or consulate to where you’re getting married.
  +Your CNI needs to be translated into Arabic. You also need to it ‘legalised’ (certified as genuine) by:
   
  -You should also check if it needs to be:
  +- the [Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)](/get-document-legalised)
  +- the Kuwait Embassy in London
  +- the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
   
  -- ‘[legalised](/get-document-legalised)’ (certified as genuine)
  -- translated - [find a translator abroad](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers), or in the UK through the [Institute of Linguists](http://www.ciol.org.uk)
   
   You should also check with the local authorities in Kuwait to find out if you need to provide legalised and translated copies of any other documents.
   
  
positive.code: *[CNI]:Certificate of no impediment
  
  
  
  
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  ^You should [get legal advice](/government/collections/list-of-lawyers) and check the [travel advice for Kuwait](/foreign-travel-advice/kuwait) before making any plans.
  
  You can have an Islamic or Christian marriage.
  
  ##Islamic marriages
  
  What you need to do depends on your gender.
  
  ###If you are a Muslim man
  
  You can marry a Muslim or non-Muslim woman.
  
  Contact the [Kuwait Ministry of Justice](https://www.moj.gov.kw/en/Pages/default.aspx) to discuss the local marriage process.
  
  You do not need a certificate of no impediment (CNI).
  
  ###If you are a Muslim woman
  
  You cannot marry a non-Muslim man.
  
  If your father is in Kuwait, you do not need a certificate of no impediment (CNI).
  
  If your father is not in Kuwait, you’ll need his written consent. If you cannot get written consent you’ll need:
  
  - written consent from a deputy - this could be someone [appointed as his attorney](/lasting-power-attorney-duties) or a judge in Kuwait
  - your father’s death certificate if he is deceased
  
  You may be able to use a certificate of no impediment (CNI) issued and legalised in the UK. Check with the [Kuwait Ministry of Justice](https://www.moj.gov.kw/en/Pages/default.aspx) to see if it can be used in place of written consent. 
  
  You need to get your written consent and CNI translated into Arabic. You also need to get them ‘legalised’ (certified as genuine) by:
  
  - the [Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO)](/get-document-legalised)
  - the Kuwait Embassy in London
  - the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
  
  If your partner is not British, you should check with their embassy and the [Kuwait Ministry of Justice](https://www.moj.gov.kw/en/Pages/default.aspx) if any other documents are needed.
  
  ##Christian marriages 
  
  At the Notary Department of [Kuwait Ministry of Justice](https://www.moj.gov.kw/en/Pages/default.aspx), you’ll need to provide either:
  
  - a CNI issued in the UK
  - a ’singleness certificate’ issued by the church you’re getting married at in Kuwait
  
  Check with the Kuwait Ministry of Justice if any other documents are needed.
  
  Documents in English need to be translated into Arabic and authenticated by the Kuwait Ministry of Justice.
  
  ###What you need to do
  
  You need to submit your CNI or ‘singleness certificate’ to the notary department at the Kuwait Ministry of Justice within a week of it being issued.
  
  You will need 2 witnesses (they must be Muslim or Christian men).
  
  You, your partner and witnesses need to bring the original and copies of your Kuwait Civil ID if you live in Kuwait or your tourist visa if you’re visiting.
  
  ##Get a certificate of no impediment (CNI)
  
  You can normally get a CNI by giving a notice of marriage at your local register office or registrar in the UK. Find your local office or registrar in [England and Wales](https://www.gov.uk/register-offices), [Scotland](http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/files/registration/reglist.pdf), [Northern Ireland](http://www.nidirect.gov.uk/index/information-and-services/government-citizens-and-rights/births-and-registration/district-registrars-in-northern-ireland.htm), [Isle of Man](http://www.gov.im/registries/general/civilregistry), [Jersey](http://www.gov.je/pages/contacts.aspx?contactId=71) or [Guernsey](http://www.guernseyroyalcourt.gg/article/1663/Contact-Us).
  
  