Regulation 3A

at least one of the parties to the intended marriage is a citizen or permanent resident of Singapore;

at least one of the parties to the intended marriage is below 21 years of age when an application is made to a Kadi or Naib Kadi for the solemnization of the intended marriage; and

neither party to the intended marriage suffers from any illness or disability specified in paragraph (2).

any critical illness or terminal illness that renders it impracticable or impossible for the party suffering from that illness, or both that party and the other party to the intended marriage, to attend or complete a marriage preparation programme; or

any physical disability or infirmity (such as any visual, auditory or speech impairment) that renders it impracticable or impossible for the party suffering that disability or infirmity, or both that party and the other party to the intended marriage, to attend or complete a marriage preparation programme.

is organised by an organisation approved by a public officer authorised under rule 15(2)(a) of the Women’s Charter (Solemnisation and Registration of Marriages) Rules 2023 (G.N. No. S 635/2023);

seeks to help persons intending to get married to understand and prepare for the issues commonly arising in a marriage; and

is conducted by a person who —

has experience in dealing with issues commonly arising in a marriage; or

is trained to conduct such a programme or course.