Steps for American to Marry a Philippine Girl

Question

I am in US and want to marry a girl in Philippines that I have known for a while and have already met in person a couple of times. Can someone who has done this give me the steps required? What do I need to do before I go back to Manila to get married? What do I need to do once I am in Manila? I think I will only be able to be there for three weeks so time will be tight and I want to make sure I am very well prepared to get everything done since time is limited. I know that after we are married I will need to apply for spousal visa and all of that so I'm OK with that part.

Answer 1

Hope this helps you.  

"Any foreigner who wishes to marry in the Philippines is required by the Philippine Government to obtain from his/her Embassy a "Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage" before filing an application for a marriage license..."

"Philippine law prescribes a ten-day waiting period from the filing of the application to the issuance of the marriage license. The license is valid for 120 days and may be used anywhere in the Philippines..."

Please visit the US Embassy in the Philippines link below for additional information. It is good you thought of this question before making your next trip.  Good luck!  

Answer 2

Is something going on in Philippines? Did they just strike gold? Everyone seems to be asking this!

Call an immigration lawyer and ask for proper advice.