Appt. at the US embassy?

[Tito Puraw 2]

When I travel to the Philippines (soon) to get married, do I need to set an appointment at the embassy to prove my "not married" status?

I also read in another thread about bringing my proof of health insurance. And also my financial records, I thought this part was later on in the process.

 

Thanks in advance..

[randy32 165]

not married status?? what is that? which embassy?

Sorry but your question(s) are not clear

 

Health insurance I would guess would be depend on the travel requirement of where you are travelling to.

Again questions are not that clear

[Davemira 56]

1 hour ago, Tito Puraw said:

When I travel to the Philippines (soon) to get married, do I need to set an appointment at the embassy to prove my "not married" status?

I also read in another thread about bringing my proof of health insurance. And also my financial records, I thought this part was later on in the process.

 

Thanks in advance..

I think you mean the certificate of legal capacity to marry....

 

You can actually get an affidavit in lieu of legal capacity to marry.Here are the requirements.

. Requirements.

• Appointment Confirmation
• U.S. Passport (must be valid)
• Divorce Decree (if the foreigner is divorced)
• Death Certificate of Spouse (if the foreigner is a widow/widower)
• $50 transaction fee (cash and credit card are accepted)

 

[Tito Puraw 2]

22 minutes ago, Davemira said:

I think you mean the certificate of legal capacity to marry....

 

You can actually get an affidavit in lieu of legal capacity to marry.Here are the requirements.

. Requirements.

• Appointment Confirmation
• U.S. Passport (must be valid)
• Divorce Decree (if the foreigner is divorced)
• Death Certificate of Spouse (if the foreigner is a widow/widower)
• $50 transaction fee (cash and credit card are accepted)

 

Yes, That's what I meant to say.

 

affidavit in lieu of legal capacity to marry? Can I do that here, or in the Philippines in the town we are going to get married?

 

Appointment confirmation.. at the US Embassy, if so do you have a link where I can set it up?

 

 

 

[Carpe Vinum 2,327]

2 hours ago, randy32 said:

not married status?? what is that? which embassy?

Sorry but your question(s) are not clear

 

Health insurance I would guess would be depend on the travel requirement of where you are travelling to.

Again questions are not that clear

The questions are clear for the Philippines that's why he posted in the Philippines forum.

OP...From the US Embassy in Manila:

 

Other notary services:

Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage: This document does not require notarization at the U.S. Embassy or Consular Agency in the Philippines. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 2021-004, accepts local notarization in the Philippines of the “Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage.” As a result, U.S. citizens who wish to marry in the Philippines are not required to have their affidavits notarized at the Embassy or Consular Agency. We encourage U.S. citizens to have these affidavits notarized locally. Please visit the PSA website or inquire with the Local Civil Registry Office where you plan to be married for more information.

Remember to ask the Local Civil Registry Office to specify what information must be included in your affidavit. Generally, an “Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Marry” must contain: a sworn statement in which the U.S. citizen attests they are free to marry; information regarding any prior marriage(s); and a copy of the evidence of U.S. citizenship presented to the notarizing agent. Click here for a sample blank affidavit. For specific questions on marriage in the Philippines, please check with the appropriate Local Civil Registry Office or consult an attorney.

 

This is a page on PAL's site. It gives a good synopsis  ot IATF 160B & D for the requirements for foreigners and citizens to enter the Philipines after Feb 10, 2022. The section on travel health insurance is vague. Google is your friend for relevant companies. Others may follow here with recomendations.

 

https://www.philippineairlines.com/en/ph/home/covid-19/arrivingintheph

Edited February 24, 2022 by Carpe Vinum

[Tito Puraw 2]

26 minutes ago, Carpe Vinum said:

The questions are clear for the Philippines that's why he posted in the Philippines forum.

OP...From the US Embassy in Manila:

 

 

Thank you so much for clarifying this for me!👍