Quote Originally Posted by Terpe View Post
The Philippine law is very specific that you have the 'local' CNI issued by the British Embassy.
There's nothing specific in Philippine law stating you need CENOMAR.....however the law is very clear that those authorities issuing the marriage licence must be satisfied you are free to marry. Means that they very often request CENOMAR for the foreign partner just to be sure you aren't recorded as legally married in the Philippines.


CENOMAR can be ordered online. I don't think it's expensive or complicated.
If you want to be sure you'll have no issues about CENOMAR then maybe your lady can ask at the place where you'll get married/have the licence.

There are many variabilities in the Philippines. It's always a personal choice how you'll comply with the authorities
My own 'mantra' is minimise risks.


I will apply for one, you can do it online and she said she'll pick it up for me before I arrive