An Open Call for marriage is a public advertisement you post when you are seriously looking for a life partner. Instead of waiting for chance encounters or mindlessly swiping through screens, you announce who you are and the specific criteria you are looking for—then, those who feel they are a match express interest by submitting their CVs.

Why Open Call differs from swipe-based dating apps

Standard dating apps often put photos first and intentions last. An Open Call flips that order: the intention to marry is announced upfront before the introduction even begins. The impact is simple but significant—those who approach you are people who have already read your criteria and still feel they are a compatible match.

How Open Call works on nikahiaku | id, step-by-step

  1. Post your ad. Fill in a brief self-promotion and your partner criteria (age, location, status, faith, education, income range), then select a poster template.
  2. Automated poster creation. Each poster includes a member code and a QR code pointing to your ad, making it safe to share in groups or on social media without revealing your private identity.
  3. Applicants express interest. They send a Digital CV or a PDF CV. To filter out casual users, their CV must be at least 60% complete before they can apply.
  4. You screen the candidates. Review the CVs, save the ones that interest you, and decline those who aren't a fit. Real names and contact details remain hidden until you choose to reveal them.
  5. Move to introductions. From your shortlist, the process moves to chat, an initial meetup, and eventually a physical meeting that can be accompanied by family members.

What remains confidential

The only identity shown publicly is your member code (e.g., NKH20269041), not your real name. Phone numbers and social media accounts are always hidden from everyone—including those sending a CV—and are only revealed once the CV owner approves a request for access.

Who should post an Open Call?

This is for individuals who have already answered the question "Am I ready for marriage?" and are simply looking for the right person. It is also suitable for parents searching for a partner for their child—an Open Call can be managed on behalf of a son or daughter with full parental guidance.

Before posting, ensure you have created your matchmaking CV first, as this is what candidates will view when they want to learn more about you. Afterward, post a matchmaking ad for free and let serious candidates come to you.

Read also

Learn more through our guide to finding a partner, or understand your own readiness in our mental readiness guide.