As Jazzkat said, it is possible. He will need to ask for permission from the government first. However this is a long process and maybe he does not want to do this. But on the other hand it is a great excuse not to marry you. And play the martyr....on top of that you will feel sorry for him because he says he wants to, but cant because his country has these stupid rules.... Meanwhile he gets what he wants, some fun without any of the consequences.....
Aisha-Taweela