The registration of an overseas marriage is voluntary and not a legal requirement under the Women's Charter 1961. If you wish to register your overseas marriage in Singapore, you may submit your application via the 'Our Marriage Journey' website. Walk-ins will not be entertained.

Depending on the complexity of the documents received, ROM may take up to 2 weeks to review your request. Please note that a fee of $75 is payable on the day of your appointment with ROM to complete the registration and payment is to be made via NETS at the ROM office.

The list of supporting documents are:

Original overseas certificate of marriage

Copy of the certificate of marriage duly endorsed either by (i) the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or Apostille) in the relevant country or territory and further endorsed by the Embassy of Singapore in the relevant country or territory or (ii) the relevant country's or territory's Embassy in Singapore

English translated certificate of marriage duly endorsed either by (i) the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or Apostille) in the relevant country or territory and further endorsed by the Embassy of Singapore in the relevant country or territory or (ii) the relevant country's or territory's Embassy in Singapore
(applicable if the document is in foreign language)

Identity documents of the bride and groom used for the registration of marriage overseas

Original Singapore NRIC (for Singapore and Permanent Residents) and original valid passport (for foreigners) of the bride and groom

Original or Certified True Copy of any other relevant documents such as final divorce papers, death certificate of late spouse (for the party with previous marriage), deed poll, etc.
Original Work/Immigration Pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) or Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore (for foreigner), if applicable

Approval letter from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), if applicable*.

(*Any current or former work permit holder (including Training Work Permit holder) who wishes to marry a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident, is required to obtain approval from MOM to ensure that their application to register the marriage does not contravene any part of the work permit conditions. If your spouse is a current or former work permit holder (including Training Work Permit holder), we strongly advise you to obtain the necessary approval from MOM, before applying to register your overseas marriage with ROM. Please refer to MOM website for more information.)

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