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Marrying in Philippines paperwork advice

Discussion in 'Relationship Advice' started by Gibbon_Elite, Feb 22, 2017.

  1. Gibbon_Elite
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    Gibbon_Elite New Member

    Hi
    We are currently trying to get all the paper work together and need to get some help.

    I am not sure what i need to bring with me and how I can process from UK so that documentation for the Marriage Licence is done on time. Can you please help? Do I need to complete the CENOMAR and can this be done with out being in the Philippines?

    Also do I have to visit the British Embassy in Manilla or can i get this paper work done from the UK? as I have no planned trips to Manilla and when we go to get married it will be just two weeks before out wedding that we arrive.

    All help will fantastic as we have less and less time and it seems to have lots of paperwork to sort out
  2. Brom27
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    Brom27 Well-Known Member Trusted Member

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  3. uklove
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    uklove Active Member

    Two weeks is not enough time...
    You need the affidavit then the marriage licence and that wont be released until ten working days have passed after applying.
    I had to make two trips, each lasting two weeks and even then time was tight.
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  4. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    We did it in 12 with a little help and it was a civil wedding
  5. uklove
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    uklove Active Member

    That was about our timeframe too.
  6. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Tight though lol
  7. uklove
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    uklove Active Member

    Hard work for the missus too, all i had to do was pay lol
  8. fethiye2003
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    fethiye2003 Member

    Hi, How much did you pay. Because i am seeing sums ranging from 350 pesos to 10k We just got asked to pay 12k for the full package which seems expensive.
  9. YuriMarian
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    YuriMarian Member

    Hello, please can I ask, in order to get married the only thing left for me to organise it the appointment at the British embassy I believe. I'm not too sure what that is or how to book that, can someone shed some light on that for me.
    Many thanks
  10. fethiye2003
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    fethiye2003 Member

    Last edited: Sep 4, 2017
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  11. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    Starting point

    https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/marriage-in-the-philippines
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  12. Eatapeach
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    Eatapeach New Member

    bringing up an old thread!

    2 points - does the affidavit need to be translated - this link say sit does https://britsinthephilippines.top/getting-married-philippines-british-filipina/

    Do you have to wait 10 or 21 days for the Certificate of Legal Capacity to be issued or is it issued on the day? I've read varying advice saying you have to wait 21 days

    thanks all

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  13. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    No get the form off the internet

    Issued on the day
  14. Eatapeach
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    Eatapeach New Member

    OK - what about it being in English - do I need a translation???
  15. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    As I said no

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