Only marriages between Filipinos are solemnized at the Philippine Embassy. The Philippine Embassy has jurisdiction over the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain while the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has jurisdiction over Dubai and all the northern Emirates.
The Philippine Embassy has jurisdiction over the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, including Al Ain while the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai has jurisdiction over Dubai and all the northern Emirates.
Step 1: Prepare the following requirements:
*Filing Time 8:00AM to 12:00NN (Sun to Thur)
> 1 copy of DFA authenticated NSO Birth Certificate (original and 2 photocopies)
> Transcription copy of birth certificate, if the copy issued by the NSO is not clear
(original and 2 photocopies)
> 1 copy of DFA authenticated NSO CENOMAR (original and 2 photocopies)
(same with the entries in birth certificate)
> 3 passport copies of the contracting parties
> For ages 18-21, DFA authenticated Affidavit of Parental Consent
(original and 2 photocopies)
> For ages 22-25, DFA authenticated Affidavit of Parental Advice
(original and 2 photocopies)
> 1 copy of DFA authenticated NSO Death Certificate of parents (original and 2 photocopies)
> Signed Joint Affidavit of Two Witnesses and their respective 3 passport copies
> 2 passport-size pictures of the contracting parties
> personal appearance of the contracting parties
> Marriage Counseling Certificate
In addition, for Annulled / Widow / Widower
> DFA authenticated Court’s Decision and Certificate of Finality of Annulment
(original and 2 photocopies)
> DFA authenticated NSO Marriage Contract with annotation that the marriage is
already annulled/void (original and 2 photocopies)
> DFA authenticated NSO records of previous marriages (original and 2 photocopies)
> 1 copy of DFA authenticated NSO Death Certificate of the deceased spouse
(original and 2 photocopies)
Step 2: The contracting parties must appear personally at the Embassy to submit the abovementioned documents and apply for a Marriage License. At the Embassy, get your queuing number from the doorman before you proceed to the Consular Section. Wait for your number to be called or to appear on the board then proceed to Counter C to submit your documents. Wait for your claim stub.
Step 3: Proceed to the cashier to pay 100 AED. Remember to get your claim stub.
Step 4: There will be a marriage bann or announcement of the marriage to be posted at the premises of the Philippine Embassy for fifteen (15) consecutive working days, after which, the parties may get their Marriage License.
Step 5: Come back to the Embassy to claim the Marriage License. At the Embassy, get your queuing number from the doorman before you proceed to the Consular Section. Wait for your number to be called or to appear on the board then proceed to Counter C to claim the Marriage License. You will get a claim stub and a schedule for the marriage.
Step 6: Proceed to the cashier to pay 240 AED for the marriage.
Step 7: Visit the Embassy on the schedule or date of the marriage.
Step 8: Come back after 1 working day to get your Marriage Contract. Again, get a queuing number before entering the Embassy’s Consular Section.
Step 9: The Embassy sends the documents to the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila every 2nd week of each month. You may call or email the Embassy to get the Despatch Number
