Maybe this question has been asked on another post. Appologies i am new here. I have got my CNI from here in the uk. Now i have to go to the embassy in phils. The question i want to ask is: Does this cover me when we go to apply for our marriage licence. My fiance says i need a cenomar from her place as well. Im confused now. Please help.
yes, you need to exchange your CNI for the local version with the British Embassy in Manila or Cebu
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
Sorry this may be the wrong place for this question.
wot do u mean?Originally Posted by andy222
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
sars_notd_virus, i think he posted his thread on celebration
Don't worry, I already moved it to UK Visa/British Citizenship foldersars_notd_virus, i think he posted his thread on celebration
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...When you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible...
Thanks for moving the post ray.
Thanks for the response but i already have a appointment with the embassy in manila. When we apply for a marriage licence in her registry office on her island do i need a cenomar from her place as well?
She needs the cenomar not you
Thats what I thought jonjon. Thanks. I will kill her.
phew thanks jonijon !!Thats what I thought jonjon. Thanks. I will kill her.
lol dont kill yer gf andy, , confusion and stress really happens to us females sometimes
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
She gets me so confused sometimes. doh. Im happy i found this site you guys know what your talking about.phew thanks jonijon !!
lol dont kill yer gf andy, , confusion and stress really happens to us females sometimes
phew thanks jonijon !!
lol dont kill yer gf andy, , confusion and stress really happens to us females sometimes
I will kill her.
If you can't say something nice.
SHUT UP!. Simple.
you said you have a CNI issued from the uk, you need to exchange it to british embassy manila for the local version...then you can apply to the registry office for marriage and give them the local version of your CNI which you obatin with the British embassy in manila.
''Don't be serious..Be Sincere''
ok thats all in hand our appointment with the embassy in manila has been finalised. Thanks for your help. I hope i get the local on the same day or there will be trouble.
yea you will get the local version on the same day. when hubby and i went there to exchange his cni, i think it only took us about 30mins-1hr.
No, Andy... it's UNLIKELY you'll be able to complete the exchange on the same day.
T'was possible once upon a time - before [I think!] July this year - but not now, I'm afraid.
Hi Sir Arthur!No, Andy
T'was possible once upon a time - before [I think!
We just exchanged hubbys CNi for local version on 21st July 2011. dont know if its changed again?
First time we've been there we weren't able to exchange it as there's new policy that you have to make an appointment first. So we made an appointment and brought the required documents(original and photocopies) posted on their website. Upon entry and checking of docs we got the local version of CNi on the same day. I think it only took us about 1hour.
Hi mary drew thats correct. Thanks. Dont confuse me anymore stressed out already.
Great! We will see. It says on the website if all the papers are in order we dont have to go back. But we will see.
We were there in June and it took 2 days. One to drop off the UK CNI, and one to pick up the local CNI.Great! We will see. It says on the website if all the papers are in order we dont have to go back. But we will see.
Hi there Andy, welcome here.
You will always receive the best information here from members who have actually done exactly what you are going to embark upon, and give their own experience.
I'm sure if you stay around you will be able to place yourself in the best possible position for success. Hopefully as you progress up the learning curve you will be able to 'give-back' some of your own experiences to update and inform the members.
Regarding the CNI, I'm sure you already knew this (but better safe than sorry) the validity is 3 months from date of UK issue.
How long do you intend to remain in Philippines?
Thanks terpe yes i will learn a lot from the guys on here and i will help if i can. I know about the 3 month rule. The funny thing was when i went to apply for my CNI the registra repeatedly told me. We aree doing what we can for you but what happens over in the philippines is nothing to do with us. I found that strange. Maybe he was just covering his back. Arthur you must go to boracay paradise mate. Thats where I proposed to my gf. On a balcony in the MGM ONE. Ok Im a softie.
It is worth pointing out that they do say that it can take longer to exchange your UK CNI for a local one at the embassy. Or, at least, in June they said that. But I think that would be unusual. Worth bearing in mind if you are on a tight schedule....we left a blank day in between, just in case....
I know lastlid I would have done that too but with my work situation they would only allow me 4 weeks off. And thats for everything.
It's do-able if you are organised and get all your 'ducks-lined-up'. Don't forget after you apply for the marriage license there is a mandatory 10 day waiting period while the marriage banns are published
You might also be requested to attend the "Marriage Seminar" counseling sessions prior to being allowed to be married. Check and ask when you apply for the marriage license
Your fiancée will need:-
CENOMAR - from the NSO
Birth certificate - This should be fresh from NSO on latest type of security paper. Check this
Passport or other appropriate identification
Always take extra time to very carefully and very thoroughy check and read through all paper work at each step before signing anything. If there are any typing errors/mistakes/mismatches it can cost you dear in time and money.
Hot Tip
Always smile and always remain relaxed, calm and cool.
enjoyed boracay, asked minie to marry me when we where in the church there last september.Thanks terpe yes i will learn a lot from the guys on here and i will help if i can. I know about the 3 month rule. The funny thing was when i went to apply for my CNI the registra repeatedly told me. We aree doing what we can for you but what happens over in the philippines is nothing to do with us. I found that strange. Maybe he was just covering his back. Arthur you must go to boracay paradise mate. Thats where I proposed to my gf. On a balcony in the MGM ONE. Ok Im a softie.
mikey73, another romantic
That's so nice.
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