Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Can I apply for visa before marriage?

· 30 Shaʻban 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 12809English

Question

Assalam-o-alaikum, I am an engineer working at Saudi Arabia. Inshallah I am getting married on 25th December. As per laws I have to apply for visa to bring my wife. Seniors suggest me to apply for visa before hand so that i can bring her after marriage. Will it be ok? As per laws I do not have to mention my spouse name for visa application, just I have to produce a nikahnama, which I can get from my home place.

Answer

According to our understanding, this will require you to make a false Nikahnama.

If our understanding is correct, then it is not permissible.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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