As transnational couple, Singaporeans and their prospective non-resident spouse may face unique challenges such as cross-cultural differences. They are highly encouraged to attend marriage preparation and support programmes. The programmes are designed to equip couples with practical information on community resources and information on living in Singapore to help foreign spouses adapt to life in Singapore.

Couples will also 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.

If you are not married yet, you can sign up for the Marriage Preparation Programme when you submit a marriage application via the 'Our Marriage Journey' website.

For more information (such as on criteria and process) on the Marriage Preparation / Support programme, please contact any of the agencies listed below.

Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Care Corner - Tampines)

Address: 287 Tampines Street 22 #01-366 Singapore 520287

Contact number: 6258 0020

Email: FAM.TM@carecorner.org.sg

Strengthening Families Programme@Family Service Centre (Fei Yue - Choa Chu Kang)

Address: 491B River Valley Road, Valley Point Shopping Centre #04-04A Singapore 248373

Contact number: 9750 8810 / 6769 0430

Email: FAM@fycs.org