CR-1: To prove bonafide marriage, is there a "required" time length to spend in Phillipines?

[Mahalko808 0]

TL;DR

I'm going to the Philippines in a few months to marry my girlfriend. For the sake of "bonafide marriage" is there a certain amount of time I have to be  in the country?

 

Longer details:

We've currently applied for the K-1 visa,  and I already bought a 2-week summer trip to visit her. Then, we decided to change to CR-1 instead and plan to get married during my summer trip. She did some research and it turns out it takes about 2 weeks for the marriage certificate to be processed and advised  I should stay an additional week.

I'm kind of resistant  to the idea because airplane prices have gone up, my workplace might give me some trouble, etc. But if it's essential, then I'm definitely going to do it.

 

Just wanted to hear other people's past experiences to help me make a guided decision.

[Verrou 1,962]

there's no fixed timeline for how many days you have to spend with ur spouse

rule of thumb, the more time you spend together, the better

 

[Ontarkie 14,226]

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[RO_AH 1,659]

On 7/7/2022 at 5:03 AM, Mahalko808 said:

She did some research and it turns out it takes about 2 weeks for the marriage certificate to be processed and advised  I should stay an additional week.

It is not about 2 weeks...It is exactly 2 weeks (10 working days) make sure there is no Philippines holiday during that time. So, a 2 week trip is not long enough to get married. If you are going to do this, she needs to go to her LCR and find out EXACTLY all of the requirements for her to marry a foreigner. It changes a little from one location to the next. Make sure you have everything in order before your trip because nothing moves fast in the Philippines. Also very important, she needs to ask if there is any way to expedite the PSA certificate/contract.You will need that for the spouse visa and it can take up to 6 months if not expedited/

[GinoNiña 182]

try online marriage. you either marry her online prior to your trip and consumate your marriage on your vacation or marry her online when you get there. IF, she is  not into an extravagant wedding.