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Did you register you marriage with the Philippine embassy in London?

Discussion in 'UK Visa and Immigration Help' started by Dan888, Nov 17, 2024.

  1. Dan888
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    My wife and I got married last year in the UK but she has recently found out from one of her Filipina friends she needs to register our marriage with the Philippine Embassy in London. Is this correct? Do we physically have to go to the Embassy in London or is it possible to do this online?

    I also see this should have been done within one year of the marriage taking place, I was not aware the marriage needed to registered to the Philippine Embassy, im hoping this wont be too much of a problem.

    Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    marriage officiated in a place outside of the Philippines, where one or both of the contracting parties is a Filipino citizen, must be reported to the Embassy of the Philippines in order for the said marriage to be properly registered and recorded with the Office of the Civil Registrar General in Manila.

    It is important to note that while there is no fine, the consequences of failing to register a marriage on time could lead to complications. For instance, a marriage that is not registered might cause legal issues when claiming benefits, settling estates, or applying for government-issued documents such as passports.2 Sept 2024

    How to report marriage to Philippine embassy?


    Procedure and Requirements: Send to the Consulate BY MAIL the following documents: Covering letter (handwritten or typed), addressed to the Civil Registry Section, indicating service/transaction requested and telephone number or email address for contact details.
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    https://losangelespcg.org › report-of...
    Report of Marriage of A Filipino Abroad
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  3. Dan888
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    I read some conflicting things about this but this has cleared it up, thanks for the info :)
  4. Mattecube
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    Mattecube face the sunshine so shadows fall behind you Trusted Member

    I have also heard the rumour about being fined for delayed registration of marriage, it was a few years ago though! No mention of it here
    Taken from Google and dated September this year.


    Legal Requirements and Procedure for Late RegistrationThe process involves submitting an affidavit of delayed registration, which explains the reason for the delay, along with the required documents such as a copy of the marriage certificate issued by the solemnizing officer and the couple's valid identification.
  5. UKDJ
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    I was about to say 'we didn't bother...' - as she is no longer a Philippines Citizen, WTH is it to do with them? - but then I remembered, in the dim and distant past, going through the process... what a bl**dy joke it was (at the time)! No useful information on the Embassy website, no replies to emails etc...
  6. bigmac
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    nope--we didnt ( that was 8 years ago )
    Wife did go to the embassy to renew her fili passport --in her previous name.
    Wife is now a British citizen--with British passport. She has been back a few times.

    The Philippine embassy is a sh1t hole.
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  7. Mattecube
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    My wife hasn't renewed hers and given her age she probably won't, no real reason to need it.
    Her daughter may renew her Philippines citizenship at some point but it's not high on our to do list
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    I remember we did this. I can't remember why. We had to do it to get something or other. Can't even remember what. You can thank me for this useful advice later! (I think it was to change the name in her passport to her married name).

    All I remember is that we had to go twice, and the first time we went was the day that I had a hissy fit, swore at the useless Philippines embassy staff, and stomped out of the building like a spoilt child.

    The reason for that was because we put together all the documents stated as required on the Embassy website, went to London, only to be told by some snotty little jobsworth behind the desk that we didn't have all the documents. When I told him we had all the documents that were stated on their website I was told that the website was out of date.

    Cue stomping.

    She no longer has a Filipino passport anyway. This is following the advice from her friend that if she goes to the Philippines on a British passport and has any problems she can go to the British Embassy and they will help out, but if she has a Philippines passport and needs any sort of help then the amount of official help she will receive comes to roughly sod all.
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  9. GJD223
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    that’s OK as long as the wife wants to stay in the UK. If a philipino only has BS then although they can still buy and own land in Filo, there are limitations. My wife isn’t totally sure that if I’m gone before her, whether she stays here, sells up and lives in Filo, or splits her time between both,
    Therefore having dual nationality enables her to buy in the Philippines without any limitations or problems as encountered by us foreigners.
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    She can get it any time she wants to though, so there's no pressure to get it. All you need to do is go to the Embassy, take a vow and give them some cash. If my wife ever felt she needed it in the future she can do it.

    She's thinking of getting a property at some point so that her nieces and nephews have a place to stay for university (rather than the pooh hole they are in at the moment!) and where we can stay when we go if we want to. If she ever decides that then it's off the the embassy we go so that we can give them a bit of cash to be insulted.
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  11. emz
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    @Dan888 Hiya , I registered /reported my marriage by mail but that was 5 years ago.You can check the Philippine Embassy in London website for information and you can download the form from there as well.

    https://londonpe.dfa.gov.ph/consular-matters/civil-registry
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  12. PhilPensioner
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    Why would a Filipina need a passport or marriage certificate to buy property in the Phils ?

    Surely a birth cert is sufficient...plus various IDs ?

    Millions here have neither passport nor marriage cert...but seem to manage.
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    The point being made is not about what documents you need to buy a property, it’s the fact that the system states that if you become a citizen of another country, then there are limitations on that person buying land/property in the Philippines (a bit like a foreigner can only buy a condo). So for instance my wife owns lands back in her province but has no house built on it. When she becomes BS she will need to go to the Embassy in London and raise the hand to obtain dual citizenship, that way retaining her original rights.

    Think we all know that what actually happens in reality over there is another matter of course !
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  14. PhilPensioner
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    Yes...familiar with that (regaining citizenship thing). Accepted that anyone with an ounce of brain matter would take care of that at some point. No need for bad-tempered hubbies to be present.
    I have two dual national sons, so am fairly aware of associated issues.
  15. kuroneko
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    Hello, I'm trying to register our marriage, but I have no idea how to do these bits:
    I am trying to follow the instructions from the DFA website btw~

    Thanks in advance! :cat:
  16. UKDJ
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    (1) just means an envelope addressed back to you, for the return of your documents, pre-paid (not sealed) and enclosed with whatever documents you are sending.
    I would suggest getting it pre-paid (Special Delivery) to the same value as whatever documents you are sending in the first place - this can be done at a Post Office.

    Can't really advise you on the second point as we did not get anything 'notarised', as far as I can remember!
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  17. Br28016
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    Google for notary public near where you live. Last time I used one was quite pricey as was one of solicitors in a solicitors firm - think in the £150 to £200 range.

    They basically witness the documents when you sign them.

    Normally need the self addressed envelope when you go to embassy so no real difference in cost.

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