Marriage in the Philippines - New CNI - March 2014

[cheekee]

Am I right in thinking the fee for the affidavit to marry is 4875.00 PHP ?

[Slip]

Am I right in thinking the fee for the affidavit to marry is 4875.00 PHP ?

I can't remember to be honest, but it was slightly cheaper than it was with the CNI instead.

[Terpe]

Am I right in thinking the fee for the affidavit to marry is 4875.00 PHP ?

Yes that's correct.
Take a look here at MARRIAGE IN THE PHILIPPINES - (Explanatory Notice to British Nationals Contemplating Marriage in the Philippines)

[cheekee]

Thank you.

I have my appointment on the 10th November at 930am.

I just need to find a clean hotel nearby as we are arriving the night before.

So I don't need a CNI at all anymore.

[cheekee]

Just so people know.

There is a problem booking an appointment online using clickbook.

It wont allow bookings at the moment.

You have to email them at:

Manila.ConsAppointment@fco.gov.uk

and request your preferred date and time.

Send a copy of your travel itinerary as proof of travel.

[cheekee]

Just currently updating myself on the marriage requirements.

Slip - did you actually get asked for the CNI in the end when you applied for your marriage licence?

[Slip]

Just currently updating myself on the marriage requirements.

Slip - did you actually get asked for the CNI in the end when you applied for your marriage licence?

Yes I did, but, I also had a bit of paper from the British Embassy to show the local office if they insisted I needed it. Basically it told them it is no longer required and any problems to contact them....

You have to remember it was only a few weeks before I got married that they got rid of. I would suspect - and hope - that everyone is more clued up now we are several months down the line.

[cheekee]

Yes I did, but, I also had a bit of paper from the British Embassy to show the local office if they insisted I needed it. Basically it told them it is no longer required and any problems to contact them....

You have to remember it was only a few weeks before I got married that they got rid of. I would suspect - and hope - that everyone is more clued up now we are several months down the line.

When I was in Cebu in May. The CNI was still listed as part of the requirements when we visited city health which is where we will apply for our marriage licence.

[Slip]

When I was in Cebu in May. The CNI was still listed as part of the requirements when we visited city health which is where we will apply for our marriage licence.

It was only got rid of at the start of May, You will no doubt find their list hadn't been updated.


You do not need the CNI anymore 100%

If asked, just show them the letter from the British Embassy.

But if you really want peace of mind and can afford the 30-odd pound then get one.

[Washy]

Ok I'm new, but this looks like the appropriate place for my question

So I just want to double check. I'm planning on marrying a Filipina, I'm a British expat, we live together in Malaysia - have done for 18 months or so - we want to get married in December or January. The plan is to move back to the UK September/October 2015 - after searching and searching I got very confused

This thread seems to say all I need to do is go Phil with her at Christmas, properly fill out the affidavit :-

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload..._June_2014.pdf

Book an appointment at the Embassy :-

http://www.britishembassymanila.clickbook.net

Paying the 4,875 Php fee as detailed here :-

https://www.gov.uk/government/upload...13012014v2.pdf

And I get my affidavit, validated the same day as the appointment.

Then she needs a Cenomar, I may or may not need a Cenomar depending on local offical (the future mother-in-law is going to find out now).

And that's all? Seem's straightforward, I was getting a bit stressed out over the whole CNI thing and the thought of having to make a quick UK trip to get it, but this thread maybe saved my bacon - I hope

[Michael Parnham]

Welcome to the Forum Washy, I think CNI is still required, but if I'm wrong someone on here will soon point you in the right direction. Good luck for the future and keep us posted!

[cheekee]

She needs:

1) CEDULA
2) CENONAR
3) two forms of valid ID
4) Annulment papers if previously married or proof of being a widow.
5) Baranguay clearance.
6) birth certificate.
7) Certificate of Attendance at a pre-marriage seminar (you attend together)

[cheekee]

No.

CNI is no longer required by the UK citizen for marriage in the Philippines. When you go to the British Embassy in Manilla, they give you a letter to explain to the place you apply for the marriage licence that it is no longer required.

For my marriage in Cebu I needed:

1) CENONAR (plus two xerox copies)
2) Passport with entry stamp (two copies of Each)
3) Affidavit to marry (plus 3 copies)
4) Certificate of Attendance at a pre-marriage seminar

If you had a previous marriage, you also need your decree absolute/annulment and copies or, if a widow, proof of this.

For the affidavit to marry you need Birth Certificate and Passport. You need to prepare the affidavit from the template on the Embassy website and swear it holding a bible after paying the fee.

Hope this helps. Just been through this.

[Washy]

No.

CNI is no longer required by the UK citizen for marriage in the Philippines. When you go to the British Embassy in Manilla, they give you a letter to explain to the place you apply for the marriage licence that it is no longer required.

For my marriage in Cebu I needed:

1) CENONAR (plus two xerox copies)
2) Passport with entry stamp (two copies of Each)
3) Affidavit to marry (plus 3 copies)
4) Certificate of Attendance at marriage seminar

If you had a previous marriage, you also need your decree absolute/annulment and copies or, if a widow, proof of this.

For the affidavit to marry you need Birth Certificate and Passport. You need to prepare the affidavit from the template on the Embassy website and swear it holding a bible after paying the fee.

Hope this helps. Just been through this.

Marvellous news, thank you Sir.

What's involved in the Seminar? Is it just turn up and sit through it type thing?

[andy222]

Marvellous news, thank you Sir.

What's involved in the Seminar? Is it just turn up and sit through it type thing?

Just turn up sit and listen. Answer a few questions. As for me I paid the guy p600 job done..

[cheekee]

Yes. The one I attended was mostly in Bisaya. My fiancee had to translate.

Half day. Two sessions.

Session one was a social worker talking about marriage and what causes the most problems.

Second session was from a nurse who basically did a whistle stop tour about sex education and ante natal care.

[Michael Parnham]

Yes. The one I attended was mostly in Bisaya. My fiancee had to translate.

Half day. Two sessions.

Session one was a social worker talking about marriage and what causes the most problems.

Second session was from a nurse who basically did a whistle stop tour about sex education and ante natal care.

I remember that, it was very funny at times and very laid back with lots of jokes. Enjoyed it really!

[Arthur Little]

Second session was from a nurse who basically did a whistle stop tour about sex

... wouldn't have liked someone blowing a whistle to stop me if I were in the middle of !

[Washy]

Last minute emergency question guys! Given that I'm flying to Manila, right into the path of Hagupit tomorrow and have an appointment on Friday at the Embassy, when filling out the affidavit how precise do we need to be? Particularly in the :-

"A marriage is proposed to be solemnised between me and (name and surname of partner) of (usual address) a (nationality of partner) National at (place of marriage) on (date of marriage)."

Are we talking full full address or just Quezon City for (place of marriage)? Also on the date is a guess good enough? We're meeting the judge on Wednesday so I can probably get the rest of the info then and amend and reprint the form if its wrong.

The mother in law is saying the judge has quoted 15kphp for the marriage ceremony and all the relevant paper works and licences, so I can see it being an expensive week

Thanks again for all the advice

[mjlapag]

Last minute emergency question guys! Given that I'm flying to Manila, right into the path of Hagupit tomorrow and have an appointment on Friday at the Embassy, when filling out the affidavit how precise do we need to be? Particularly in the :-

"A marriage is proposed to be solemnised between me and (name and surname of partner) of (usual address) a (nationality of partner) National at (place of marriage) on (date of marriage)."

Are we talking full full address or just Quezon City for (place of marriage)? Also on the date is a guess good enough? We're meeting the judge on Wednesday so I can probably get the rest of the info then and amend and reprint the form if its wrong.

The mother in law is saying the judge has quoted 15kphp for the marriage ceremony and all the relevant paper works and licences, so I can see it being an expensive week

Thanks again for all the advice

Hello! I'm new in the forum and my boyfriend and I have been reading the thread and its very helpful to know what he needs to do when he arrives on May.
Are there any requirements for me to comply when he goes to the Embassy?
Thank you.

[Washy]

Hello! I'm new in the forum and my boyfriend and I have been reading the thread and its very helpful to know what he needs to do when he arrives on May.
Are there any requirements for me to comply when he goes to the Embassy?
Thank you.

Hello,

Having just completed everything a few days ago, I can say its easy - to answer my own question, yes place of marriage can be general "Quezon City" was fine and the date can also be approximate, just put when you would like to get married, they are fully aware in the embassy and at QC city hall that its catch 22, you cant apply for the licence without the affidavit so if your going for an ASAP wedding you just don't know.

Ref your question mjlapag - you don't need to be there unless you want a trip to the embassy - its a nice place though. To get in you'll both need your passports and an appointment - note that the click book still does not work (even though it lets you make an appointment!!) and you need to email for an appointment : Manila.ConsAppointment@fco.gov.uk

Availability was good for appointments.

Your spouse will need an original LONG birth certificate (or a replacement from GRO), passport and a filled out affidavit or affirmation (one or the other, not both) the difference is ...

The only difference between the affirmation and affidavit is the use of a bible—the affirmation involves making a solemn declaration , while an affidavit involves swearing an oath on the bible. Both methods are equally binding. You are free to choose which one you prefer.

Getting to the embassy is a right pain depending on where you are coming from or staying, in our case getting from Trinoma to the embassy wouldn't be possible unless you left at 4 or 5am in a taxi. Therefore we took MRT, Jeepney and then a taxi when we arrived at Taguig. Appointments finish at 11am so you need to factor this in, or stay in a hotel in Taguig or Makati the night before.

At QC city hall they only required my original affidavit and copies of my birth certificate and passport (along with copies of my Phil chops) my girl friends CENOMAR, birth certificate and ID - they were keen for us to show our relationship was genuine which was no problem - my partner keeps photos of everything on her phone.

They weren't interested in us having to do the marriage guidance or family planning courses and they'll issue our licence on Monday 22nd December, so I think the 10 day wait must include weekends and we have our wedding scheduled on 23rd.

Hope this helps you out and clarifies.

[cheekee]

Hello,

They weren't interested in us having to do the marriage guidance or family planning courses and they'll issue our licence on Monday 22nd December, so I think the 10 day wait must include weekends and we have our wedding scheduled on 23rd.

Hope this helps you out and clarifies.

In Cebu city they were very strict and required us to attend the pre marriage counselling. We got married November 2014.

Do not assume that you don't need it. Each baranguay/province is different and if you are getting married on a tight schedule you may then get caught out and not have enough time.

[Terpe]

In Cebu city they were very strict and required us to attend the pre marriage counselling. We got married November 2014.

Do not assume that you don't need it. Each baranguay/province is different and if you are getting married on a tight schedule you may then get caught out and not have enough time.

There are always variations in the Philippines, but as you have said Phil they will always comply with the law.

The 10 days wait for marriage licence issue is mandatory. If the 10 days ends on a non working day or if the local authorities want 11, 12 or whatever number of days that's fine. Just as long as the 10 days minimum is complied with.
Always be careful when counting days and expect the unexpected.
Then smile.

[ras911]

Anyone know how long an Affidavit to marry is valid for?

[Terpe]

Anyone know how long an Affidavit to marry is valid for?

Hi ras911,

In order to secure a Marriage Licence both parties need to show they are free to marry.

The British Embassy can provide an Affidavit or Affirmation on Marital Status. This basically states you are single and free to marry.
It's normally done just ahead of application for the Marriage Licence.

Although not strictly required under law many authorities can legally request the foreign party to submit a local CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage Record )
The CENOMAR is obtained from the NSO

The last time I checked the CENOMAR had a generally accepted validity of 6 months
Likewise I would suggest that the Affidavit or Affirmation of Marital Status would also follow the same legal process and have a validity of 6 months.

Incidently the Marriage licence has a legal validity of 120days anywhere in Philippines.

So you've plenty of time for a change of mind

[ras911]

Thank You Terpe most appreciated

[blessed_ekim0826]

U will get the affirmation on the same day?

[Terpe]

U will get the affirmation on the same day?

Yes, the same day and usually within your appoinment slot time.

[ssbib]

Hi everyone. I am gearing up for my wedding next February and I had some free time in work today so I thought I will type up my affirmation (ssssh, don't tell my manager!). There is a section in it that says "date and place of issue of passport" and so I put the date of issue as printed in my passport and then Liverpool, England as that is the office I sent the application to. Will that be sufficient? There is a section in the passport that states "authority" IPS. Should that go in place of Liverpool? Thanks

[Terpe]

Hi everyone. I am gearing up for my wedding next February and I had some free time in work today so I thought I will type up my affirmation (ssssh, don't tell my manager!). There is a section in it that says "date and place of issue of passport" and so I put the date of issue as printed in my passport and then Liverpool, England as that is the office I sent the application to. Will that be sufficient? There is a section in the passport that states "authority" IPS. Should that go in place of Liverpool? Thanks

UK passports are issued by the Identity and Passport Services who have a lot of passport offices spread across the UK
In Principle the important aspect is that the passport shows it is issued by the UK government.
My current passport shows UKPA so that's what I put and it's never been questioned.
My wife's British Passport shows IPS so that's what she always puts and she's never had any issues either.

I guess it's OK to put Liverpool UK or Liverpool IPS but I'm not 100% sure.
Personally I've always entered passport data exactly as it appears in my own passport.