Marriage or Fiance Visa

[joebloggs]

i got married in Puerto Princesa in the phlippines, didn't cost much , was a great day, and later applied for a spouse visa.

[aromulus]

Jet and I, married in Cebu in February.

The only real hassle was to get the Marriage Certificate Authenticated by the NSO.
After that, it was a doddle, so to speak.
While we were waiting for the certificate, she attended the FCO Seminar for a couple of hours, so she could change her name on the passport.
All in all, we waited 7 weeks for our Family Permit.
A little over the top, I dare say, but cannot complain.

I strongly recommend marriage in the Philippines, as your wife's family would miss a very important event otherwise.
You can always go through another ceremony overhere, to appease your own family.

[peterj1961]

thanks for this advice aromulus ,get married in cebu in 4 weeks time then will look to apply for the spouse visa, what is the fco seminar please advise

[andypaul]

thanks for this advice aromulus ,get married in cebu in 4 weeks time then will look to apply for the spouse visa, what is the fco seminar please advise

I think Dom po meant CFO

[aromulus]

I think Dom po meant CFO

Bloody typos............

[aromulus]

thanks for this advice aromulus ,get married in cebu in 4 weeks time then will look to apply for the spouse visa, what is the fco seminar please advise

First of all, congratulations.

The CFO Seminar.

Every Filipino/a, leaving the country, is obliged to attend the induction.
Because without the certificate and sticker validating the passport, they will not be allowed to get through immigration.
Nothing arduous at all, just for your wife to be there for a few hours, listen to the lectures, watch some documentaries on life abroad, answer a couple of questions, etc.
It is not an examination, but the dispensing of valuable basic information. The only hassle will be the queueing up early in the morning.... To make sure of your place.
But I think that you can make appointments now and reserve a spot.
Correct me if I am wrong, girls....

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/fs_cebu.htm

Here you go, try this link.

Incidentally, where are you getting married in Cebu?

All the best.
Dom

[peterj1961]

getting married in civil court in front of judge, all arranged, then a family celebration at sarosa hotel, lots of baboy to eat, thanks for the info