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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.
   
  -##What you need to do
  +You can have an Islamic or Christian marriage.
   
  -You’ll be asked to provide a certificate of no impediment (CNI) to prove you’re allowed to marry.
  +##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).
   
  
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  ###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.
  
  You should also check if it needs to be:
  
  - ‘[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.
  
  
negative.code: *[CNI]:Certificate of no impediment
  
  
  