Family planning certificate

[Lovemanila]

Thats what I mean. For example 2 couples aged 60 years old would they really need to attend this. I noticed on the requirements online it says "mandatory for under 24 years of age" hence they give an indication that you dont have to do it. Apart from wasting half a day doing it, its because im trying to get the marriage license before my arrival rather than apply when I arrive.. Legal capacity is already obtained 1 month before my arrival. So trying to get the license before I arrive therefore can get married a few days after I land and can enjoy a full 3 weeks as husband and wife rather than just the last week or last few days...

[Terpe]

.....because im trying to get the marriage license before my arrival rather than apply when I arrive....

Unless things have changed, or are different in the place where you'll get married, personal appearance of both parties was usually required to apply for marriage license.

I think it would be best to get local confirmation on that.

Alternatively however, The Family Code of the Philippines does allow marriages to be solomised without a marriage licence under specific conditions.

If the residence of either party is so located that there is no means of transportation to enable such party to appear personally before the local civil registrar, the marriage may be solemnized without necessity of a marriage license.

Be aware that this process is quite involved and may require the services of a lawyer to determine :-
a) if it can be applied in cases such as yours
b) the organisation of the required affidavits that need to be executed.

Food for thought.

[Lovemanila]

So all this waiting 21 days in the philippines or you can only get married after 14 days is not true. You can get married even 3 or 4 days after your arrival if you get your legal capacity in advance from your embassy. Thats the whole purpose of that so couples can get married sooner.