How does a Saudi get permission from government to marry non-Saudi woman?

To obtain permission to marry a non-Saudi woman, a Saudi man must follow the following steps:

1. Obtain a "certificate of non-objection" from the Ministry of Interior. This certificate confirms that the Saudi man is legally permitted to marry a non-Saudi woman.

2. Submit the following documents to the embassy or consulate of the woman's home country in Saudi Arabia:

* A copy of the Saudi man's national ID card

* A copy of the woman's passport

* A copy of the woman's birth certificate

* A copy of the woman's medical certificate

* A copy of the woman's police clearance certificate

* A copy of the woman's divorce certificate (if applicable)

* A copy of the woman's widowhood certificate (if applicable)

3. Pay the required fees.

4. Once the embassy or consulate has approved the marriage, the Saudi man and the woman must sign a marriage contract before an authorized religious official.

5. The Saudi man and the woman must then register their marriage with the Saudi Arabian Civil Status Department.

6. The Saudi man and the woman must obtain a visa for the woman to live in Saudi Arabia.