Guidance

Marriage in the Philippines

Documents for British nationals getting married in the Philippines

Documents

Affidavit of Marital Status

Affirmation of Marital Status

Details

This service is provided to opposite sex couples who are planning to get married in the Philippines and are resident in the Philippines, or in countries other than the UK only.

These documents are for British nationals who have applied for an affirmation or affidavit online. If you have not yet, visit getting married abroad to check what documents you must submit online, and to book an appointment to visit the British Embassy in Manila.

If you are ordinarily resident in the UK, you must obtain an Apostilled Certificate of No Impediment (CNI) from your local Registrar in the UK in order to get married in the Philippines. For information on getting married or entering into a civil partnership, see getting married abroad..

Published 25 April 2013
Last updated 23 May 2023 + show all updates
  1. Routine review. The page is up-to-date.

  2. Edited form for affidavit of marital status

  3. Limited resumption of notarial services, including details of updated requirements and procedures.

  4. Visa or Mastercard payment option is now available

  5. changes on requirements

  6. Guidance has been updated

  7. First published.