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SINGAPORE – Couples may have their marriages solemnised virtually from next month amid the coronavirus outbreak, if a coming Bill gets passed by Parliament.
Minister for Social and Family Development Desmond Lee wrote on Facebook that a Bill will be introduced at the next Parliament sitting on May 4 to enable civil and Muslim marriages to be solemnised remotely.
This means that the couple would not have to be present at the Registry of Marriages or the Registry of Muslim Marriages, nor need to be in the physical presence of a marriage solemniser and witnesses.
During the circuit breaker period, marriage solemnisations have had to be postponed.
Mr Lee wrote: “Even during a crisis, we should try to enable important life events such as marriages to go on. We should not let Covid-19 hold back those who are ready to start a new life together.”
If the Bill is passed, couples – where at least one party is a Singapore citizen or permanent resident – will be able to have their marriages solemnised virtually.
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