Non Impediment to Marry Cert Manila 'for fianceé

[PeterB]

How big is that chip on your shoulder?

I think that comment is unwarranted

As far as I am aware, a CENOMAR is required by the local registry office where the marriage is taking place, as well as the British CNI, therefore as you have it already, what is the problem with showing it to the British embassy?

Just my opinion...

What if the filipino party to the marriage does not possess a passport? Are the British authorities imposing a requirement that is not demanded by the Philippine authorities? It is now obligatory for a filipina to obtain a passport before she can marry a Brit?

Oh, and the problem is that many Brits travel from the UK to the provinces via Manila so that they can visit the Embassy in order to convert their CNI. This will no longer be possible if the filipinas Cenomar and passport are required.

[rusty]

I think that comment is unwarranted.

Apologies if I was a bit brash but feel this is making a mountain out of a mole hill.

What if the filipino party to the marriage does not possess a passport? Are the British authorities imposing a requirement that is not demanded by the Philippine authorities? It is now obligatory for a filipina to obtain a passport before she can marry a Brit?

Oh, and the problem is that many Brits travel from the UK to the provinces via Manila so that they can visit the Embassy in order to convert their CNI. This will no longer be possible if the filipinas Cenomar and passport are required.

Do they still need to visit the embassy to convert to local CNI? The issue is does the Filipino details need to be provided.

[johncar54]

Just for info:

I have now sent a complaint about the unofficial practice which the Manila Consul has adopted, via the consul in Manila, to the FCO.

Whilst I understand it maybe not all that important, it could still create difficulties. For example a friend has been planning the paperwork for his marriage which he hopes will take place in Manila on 13th Feb. Had he gone to the consulate to collect the CNI, arranged through Malaga, who knew nothing about the 'local practice in Manila' without the extra docs he would probably have had to change the marriage plans because of the extra, even few days, it would have taken to get the CENOMAR, not to mention the passport (his fiancée does not have a passport yet). As he will be staying in Makati he would not have had difficulty with travel but for others in the Provinces I hate to think of the problems it might cause.

I know some may not agree with me but we do have rights which should be respected. UK law works because it is intended to protect the citizen. There are enough obstacles without officialdom inventing more. The explanation that having the extra papers assists in the checks for the CNI is totally false, it is a lie.

I will report progress.