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Weddings in Qatar

"Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and cleaves to his wife, and they become one flesh." Ge 2:24

Marriage Regulations and Procedures
Church of the Epiphany
Doha, Qatar
1. Requirement
    a. At least one partner must be a baptized Christian. Please note that the
        church is not allowed to perform a marriage ceremony in which one of
        the partners is Muslim.

    b. Both partners are required to provide original legal documentation
        of eligibility to marry. An affidavit from the appropriate embassy, or
        a decree absolute, or equivalent documentation indicating that there is
        no impediment to marriage is acceptable. This documentation must have 
        been issued within three months of the proposed wedding date.

    c. Both partners must present certification that they have fulfilled the 
        Qatari government requirement for pre-marriage blood tests. 
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    d. Both partners are also required to provide copies of their passport
        details and residence permits and/or visas.
    e. In certain circumstances birth certificates may be required.

2. Preparation
    The couple should plan on a minimum of three interviews with Fr Bill before
    the rehearsal and wedding. They should allow a minimum of three weeks for 
    this part of the preparation process as they plan for the wedding ceremony.

3. The Ceremony
    a. Weddings will take place at times mutually convenient to the couple and
        Fr Bill.
    b. The ceremony will be held in the Rectory Chapel, or possibly in another
        place appropriate for a religious ceremony. (The chapel can seat 25
        people comfortably.) No weddings will take place outdoors.
    c. The couple should provide two adult witnesses. If this is not possible,
        the church can arrange for witnesses for a fee of QR100 each.
    d. One video operator and one photographer may be present at the ceremony.
No photographs should be taken outside the walls/gate of the church villa.

4. After the Wedding Ceremony
    a. Once the marriage certificate is signed, the church will register the
        marriage at the Ministry of Justice and then get the registration
        attested at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office. (The fee for registration with the
        Qatar government is QR150)
    b. It is HIGHLY Recommended that the couple secure attestation from their respective
        embassies as well.

5. The Fee, as a contribution to Church funds and set by the Church Council, is QR2500.

A ceremony of Blessing for couples who have previously entered into a Civil Marriage will follow the same procedures as above, with the exception of numbers 1 & 4.


Enquiries: rector@epiphany-qatar.org


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