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Is the Marriage Preparation Programme mandatory to attend before I can make a marriage application?
It is mandatory to complete the Marriage Preparation Programme before proceeding with your marriage application if either you or your partner is below 21 years old.
If both of you are at least 21 years old, you are highly encouraged to attend the Marriage Preparation programme either before or after your marriage application. The Marriage Preparation Programme is complimentary (no fee required) and designed to support couples build a strong marriage foundation. Couples will learn skills such as communication, conflict resolution and financial planning which can be applied in their marriage. If necessary, couples can also be referred to relevant community agencies for additional support.
For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation Programme, please refer to the information below.
Early Marriage Support (Civil Marriages)
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22 #01-366 Singapore 520287
Tel: 6258 0020
Email: [FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg]
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road Valley Point Shopping Centre #04-04A Singapore 248373
Tel: 9750 8810 or 6769 0430
Email: [FAM@fycs.org]
Early Marriage Support (Muslim Marriages) INSPIRASI PPIS
322 Bukit Batok St 33 #01-16 Singapore 650322
Tel: 6561 1049
Email: [inspirasi@ppis.sg]
INSPIRASI@AMP
1 Pasir Ris Drive 4 #05-11 Singapore 519457
Tel: 6416 3960
Email: [helpliners@amp.org.sg]
Muslim Remarriages PPIS Vista Sakinah
Blk 549 Woodlands Drive 44 #01-86 Singapore 730549
Tel: 6891 3090
Email: [vistasakinah@ppis.sg]
Online Registration for all marriage programmes
[Our Marriage Journey System]
Information on Marriage Preparation Programmes
[Marriage Preparation Programmes]
MSF 8mo ago
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I am a Singapore Citizen / local who is marrying / is married to a foreigner / non-resident. Can I change my appointment?
If you are unable to attend the programme on the scheduled date and time, you may reschedule your appointment by contacting any of the agencies listed below.
Agency
Address
Contact
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287

6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg

Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373

9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org

The programme is usually held on the same day as your Verification of documents and Declaration (V/D) appointment. If you wish to change the class date, you may consider changing the V/D appointment as well.

Depending on the slots available, you may get a much later date. To avoid disappointment, you are highly encouraged to adhere to the original appointment date.
MSF 5mo ago
I am unable to attend the programme before my appointment date with ICA to submit documents.
As your query is related to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) requirements, please email to them at ICA_Visit_Pass@ica.gov.sg for advice.

For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation/Support programme, please contact the agencies listed below.
Agency
Address
Contact
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287

6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg

Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373

9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org

MSF 5mo ago
Is there a specific time duration to attend the Marriage Preparation / Support programme before my marriage date?
There is no specific time duration to attend the Marriage Preparation programme before your actual marriage date.

For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation programme, please contact any of the agencies listed below.
Agency
Address
Contact
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287

6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg

Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373

9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org

MSF 5mo ago
I am a Singapore Citizen / local who is marrying / married to a foreigner / non-resident. If my spouse-to-be does not understand English, do I need to hire an interpreter to attend the Marriage Preparation Programme / support programme with us?
The Marriage Preparation/Support Programme is conducted in six languages (English, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Tamil, Vietnamese and Thai).
For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation/Support programme, please contact any of the agencies listed below.
Agency
Address
Contact
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287

6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg

Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373

9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org

MSF 5mo ago
Can I attend other marriage preparation programmes of my choice, e.g. church-based ones?
You may attend other marriage preparation programmes. However, if you are required to complete the MSF programmes for your Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) application, ICA will accept only the certificates of completion of the MSF programmes listed on www.msf.gov.sg/transnationalmpp.
The marriage preparation programmes recommended by MSF have been specially tailored to meet the needs of transnational couples and are fully subsidised.
For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation/Support programme, please contact any of the agencies listed below.
Agency
Address
Contact
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287
6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373
9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org
MSF 5mo ago
How can I sign up for Premarital Counselling?
Marriage Preparation Programmes such as Prevention and Relationship Education Programme (PREP) are provided by various Social Service Agencies (SSAs) and supported by MSF. You may wish to contact an SSA nearest you to find out more about the various programmes offered.
More information can be found here: [https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/index/support-families-and-parents/marriage-journey/programmes]
MSF 8mo ago
How can I sign-up for the Marriage Preparation Programme?
It is mandatory to complete the Marriage Preparation Programme before proceeding with your marriage application if either you or your partner is below 21 years old.
If both of you are at least 21 years old, you are highly encouraged to attend the Marriage Preparation programme either before or after your marriage application. The Marriage Preparation Programme is complimentary (no fee required) and designed to support couples build a strong marriage foundation. Couples will learn skills such as communication, conflict resolution and financial planning which can be applied in their marriage. If necessary, couples can also be referred to relevant community agencies for additional support.
For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation Programme, please refer to the information below.
Early Marriage Support (Civil Marriages)
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22 #01-366 Singapore 520287
Tel: 6258 0020
Email: [FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg]
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road Valley Point Shopping Centre #04-04A Singapore 248373
Tel: 9750 8810 or 6769 0430
Email: [FAM@fycs.org]
Early Marriage Support (Muslim Marriages) INSPIRASI PPIS
322 Bukit Batok St 33 #01-16 Singapore 650322
Tel: 6561 1049
Email: [inspirasi@ppis.sg]
INSPIRASI@AMP
1 Pasir Ris Drive 4 #05-11 Singapore 519457
Tel: 6416 3960
Email: [helpliners@amp.org.sg]
Muslim Remarriages PPIS Vista Sakinah
Blk 549 Woodlands Drive 44 #01-86 Singapore 730549
Tel: 6891 3090
Email: [vistasakinah@ppis.sg]
Online Registration for all marriage programmes
[Our Marriage Journey System]
Information on Marriage Preparation Programmes
[Marriage Preparation Programmes]
MSF 8mo ago
I am a foreigner and I've worked in Singapore for many years before getting married. Would it still be meaningful for me to attend the Marriage Support Programme (MSP)?
The Marriage Preparation/ Support programme is designed to specifically support couples build strong marriage foundation within a cross-cultural context and refer couples to relevant community agencies for additional support if necessary. It is fully subsidised. You are highly encouraged to sign-up for the marriage preparation/support programmes. For registration and more information on the programmes, you can contact any of the agencies listed below.
Agency
Address
Contact
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287
6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373
9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org
You can also click on the link below for other relevant programmes.
https://ffl.familiesforlife.sg/pages/Article/Why-You-Should-Attend-a-Marriage-Preparation-Course
MSF 5mo ago
I would like to enquire if a bride is under 21 years old marrying a groom 25 years old, do they have to attend a marriage preparation programme? Which programme should they attend?
It is mandatory to complete the Marriage Preparation Programme before proceeding with your marriage application if either you or your partner is below 21 years old.
If both of you are at least 21 years old, you are highly encouraged to attend the Marriage Preparation programme either before or after your marriage application. The Marriage Preparation Programme is complimentary (no fee required) and designed to support couples build a strong marriage foundation. Couples will learn skills such as communication, conflict resolution and financial planning which can be applied in their marriage. If necessary, couples can also be referred to relevant community agencies for additional support.
For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation Programme, please refer to the information below.
Early Marriage Support (Civil Marriages)
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22 #01-366 Singapore 520287
Tel: 6258 0020
Email: [FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg]
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road Valley Point Shopping Centre #04-04A Singapore 248373
Tel: 9750 8810 or 6769 0430
Email: [FAM@fycs.org]
Early Marriage Support (Muslim Marriages) INSPIRASI PPIS
322 Bukit Batok St 33 #01-16 Singapore 650322
Tel: 6561 1049
Email: [inspirasi@ppis.sg]
INSPIRASI@AMP
1 Pasir Ris Drive 4 #05-11 Singapore 519457
Tel: 6416 3960
Email: [helpliners@amp.org.sg]
Muslim Remarriages PPIS Vista Sakinah
Blk 549 Woodlands Drive 44 #01-86 Singapore 730549
Tel: 6891 3090
Email: [vistasakinah@ppis.sg]
Online Registration for all marriage programmes
[Our Marriage Journey System]
Information on Marriage Preparation Programmes
[Marriage Preparation Programmes]
MSF 8mo ago
Is marriage preparation programme for minors mandatory?
Minor couples who wish to marry are required to attend a marriage preparation programme before they can be issued with a marriage licence. This is in addition to obtaining parental consent.
Currently, the requirement applies where one or both of the marrying parties are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents; and
Where at least one party is aged below 18 years old; or
Where both parties are aged 18 years and above but below 21 years
Effective for couples marrying on and after 1 October 2016, the above requirement will apply where one or both of the marrying parties are Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents; and
Where at least one party is aged below 18 years old; or
Where at least one party is aged 18 years and above but below 21 years Minor couples are also required to attend a marriage preparation programme conducted by a MSF-approved organisation.
For more information about mandatory marriage preparation programmes for minor couples, please click [here]
MSF 8mo ago
Is the Marriage Preparation programme free?
It is mandatory to complete the Marriage Preparation Programme before proceeding with your marriage application if either you or your partner is below 21 years old.
If both of you are at least 21 years old, you are highly encouraged to attend the Marriage Preparation programme either before or after your marriage application. The Marriage Preparation Programme is complimentary (no fee required) and designed to support couples build a strong marriage foundation. Couples will learn skills such as communication, conflict resolution and financial planning which can be applied in their marriage. If necessary, couples can also be referred to relevant community agencies for additional support.
For registration and more information on the Marriage Preparation Programme, please refer to the information below.
Early Marriage Support (Civil Marriages)
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22 #01-366 Singapore 520287
Tel: 6258 0020
Email: [FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg]
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road Valley Point Shopping Centre #04-04A Singapore 248373
Tel: 9750 8810 or 6769 0430
Email: [FAM@fycs.org]
Early Marriage Support (Muslim Marriages) INSPIRASI PPIS
322 Bukit Batok St 33 #01-16 Singapore 650322
Tel: 6561 1049
Email: [inspirasi@ppis.sg]
INSPIRASI@AMP
1 Pasir Ris Drive 4 #05-11 Singapore 519457
Tel: 6416 3960
Email: [helpliners@amp.org.sg]
Muslim Remarriages PPIS Vista Sakinah
Blk 549 Woodlands Drive 44 #01-86 Singapore 730549
Tel: 6891 3090
Email: [vistasakinah@ppis.sg]
Online Registration for all marriage programmes
[Our Marriage Journey System]
Information on Marriage Preparation Programmes
[Marriage Preparation Programmes]
MSF 8mo ago
My spouse and I were married in Singapore. We are currently residing overseas. I would like to request for Marriage Preparation / Support programme exemption.
As we will need to assess your appeal, please email us at [transnationalmpp@msf.gov.sg] with the relevant supporting documents.
MSF 8mo ago
Overview of Marriage Preparation Programmes (MPP)
For more information on Marriage Preparation Programmes (MPP), please visit https://www.msf.gov.sg/what-we-do/famatfsc/marriage-support
MSF 8mo ago
We are required by ICA to attend the marriage preparation programme. We are living overseas and unable to return to attend the marriage preparation programme physically. Can we attend an online session?
On your request to attend the programme online, you may contact any of the agencies listed below for their consideration. AgencyAddressContactStrengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)
287 Tampines Street 22
#01-366
Singapore 520287
6258 0020 or email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg
Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)
491B River Valley Road
Valley Point Shopping Centre
#04-04A
Singapore 248373
9750 8810 or 6769 0430 or email: FAM@fycs.org
MSF 8mo ago

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Is the Marriage Preparation Programme mandatory to attend before I can make a marriage application?

I am a Singapore Citizen / local who is marrying / is married to a foreigner / non-resident. Can I change my appointment?

I am unable to attend the programme before my appointment date with ICA to submit documents.

Is there a specific time duration to attend the Marriage Preparation / Support programme before my marriage date?

I am a Singapore Citizen / local who is marrying / married to a foreigner / non-resident. If my spouse-to-be does not understand English, do I need to hire an interpreter to attend the Marriage Preparation Programme / support programme with us?

Can I attend other marriage preparation programmes of my choice, e.g. church-based ones?

How can I sign up for Premarital Counselling?

How can I sign-up for the Marriage Preparation Programme?

I am a foreigner and I've worked in Singapore for many years before getting married. Would it still be meaningful for me to attend the Marriage Support Programme (MSP)?

I would like to enquire if a bride is under 21 years old marrying a groom 25 years old, do they have to attend a marriage preparation programme? Which programme should they attend?

Is marriage preparation programme for minors mandatory?

Is the Marriage Preparation programme free?

My spouse and I were married in Singapore. We are currently residing overseas. I would like to request for Marriage Preparation / Support programme exemption.

Overview of Marriage Preparation Programmes (MPP)

We are required by ICA to attend the marriage preparation programme. We are living overseas and unable to return to attend the marriage preparation programme physically. Can we attend an online session?