How to make select2 work with jquery.validation plugin?

Question

I'm trying to validate select2 field using jquey.validation plugin but nothing happens.

I want to make select required field.

I'm using this custom validation function:

$.validator.addMethod("requiredcountry", function(value, element, arg){
              return arg != value;
         }, "Value must not equal arg.");

and this is the rule:

rules:
{
 country:
 {
         required: true,
         requiredcountry: ""
 }
}

What select2 field should I use for the rule to match?

I appreciate any idea how to make select2 working together with jquery.validation

10x

Answer 1

Just add ignore: [], in Your form validation function. It will enable hidden field validation.So You will get validation for Select 2

$("#ContactForm").validate({
  ignore: [],       
  rules: {
    //Rules
  },
  messages: {
    //messages
  }
});