The latest guide to obtaining a marriage certificate with Filipinos in 2026: Application process and precautions

Complete Guide for Marriage Registration between Chinese Citizens and Filipinos (Materials+Process+Time+Cost)

With the continuous adjustment of various policies in the Philippines, many friends still have doubts about the relevant business of marriage registration in the Philippines. On this tropical island of the Philippines, many Chinese citizens have met someone they want to spend the rest of their lives with. To enter the marriage hall with their partner, they need to prepare a series of necessary documents to complete the marriage registration procedures, in order for this promise to be legally protected. This is to compile the latest guide, which provides a detailed introduction to the entire process of marriage registration between Chinese citizens and Filipinos, to help couples apply smoothly.

1、 Required documents for marriage registration between Chinese citizens and Filipinos (Simplified Essential Edition)

The materials need to be complete, authentic, and verified in advance to avoid delays in review. Both China and the Philippines need to prepare corresponding materials separately. The core required materials are as follows:

（1） Materials required by Chinese citizens

-Passport: Original Chinese passport with a validity period of more than 6 months for identity verification purposes;

-Proof of stay: proof of the applicant's visa or immigration identity card for legal stay in the Philippines;

-Single Certificate: A formal single certificate document must be provided, which must be notarized and certified to ensure compliance with Philippine audit requirements;

-Asset proof: Provide personal asset proof to prove that there is a certain economic foundation to support life after marriage;

-Supplementary materials: Two recent 2-inch white background color ID photos (in compliance with registration specifications).

（2） Required documents for Filipino citizens

-Valid identification documents: such as passport, driver's license, tax card and other officially recognized identification documents;

-Single Certificate: A single certificate issued by the Philippine City Hall or Bureau of Statistics (PSA);

-PSA Birth Certificate: The original birth certificate issued by the Philippine Bureau of Statistics (PSA);

-Supplementary materials: The complete names (in English or Pinyin) of both parents are required when filling out the registration form.

Additional reminder: All Chinese materials must be translated into English by a reputable translation company to avoid language issues leading to review failures.

2、 The latest process for marriage registration between Chinese citizens and Filipinos (accurate and implementable)

The marriage registration process is fully coordinated with the Philippine City Hall and the Bureau of Statistics (PSA), with clear and specific requirements. The specific processing procedures are as follows:

1. Material preparation: Both China and the Philippines shall prepare all required materials as required, carefully check and ensure that there are no omissions or errors;

2. Submit application: Bring the required documents to the Philippine City Hall, collect the marriage registration form and fill it out truthfully (avoid filling in errors, otherwise you will need to fill it out again). After filling it out, submit the form and all materials;

3. Payment of fees: Go to the payment window at the city hall and pay the marriage registration application fee (see details below);

4. Church Prayer: Waiting for notification from the Philippine City Hall, both the newlyweds will go to the designated church together for prayer, which is a necessary step for marriage registration in the Philippines;

5. Obtain the marriage certificate from the city hall: After completing the prayer, return and wait for the city hall's review notification. After the review is approved, go to obtain the marriage certificate issued by the city hall;

6. Apply for a PSA marriage certificate: After obtaining the city hall marriage certificate, you need to go to the Philippine Bureau of Statistics (PSA) to apply for a PSA marriage certificate. Only by obtaining a PSA marriage certificate can you truly complete the marriage registration and have full legal effect.

3、 Philippine marriage registration processing time (divided into two methods)

The processing time varies greatly depending on the processing method and the level of departmental business busyness, as follows:

-Individual self handling: The entire process involves liaising with the city hall, PSA, and other departments, which is cumbersome and time-consuming, usually taking 5-6 months;

-Institutional agency (recommended): Entrust EasyGo International agency to professionally coordinate with relevant departments, assist in organizing materials, follow up on progress, significantly shorten the processing cycle, and complete the entire process in only 2-3 months;

-Additional reminder: It usually takes 2-3 months to apply for a PSA marriage certificate separately. Entrusting an agent can synchronize various processes to avoid wasting time.

4、 Philippine Marriage Registration Fee Details (Transparent without Hidden Consumption)

High cost performance ratio, no hidden consumption, the core includes three parts, the specific details are as follows:

-City Hall Registration Fee: including form fee, review fee, etc., charged according to the latest standards of the Philippine City Hall, with lower fees;

-PSA Marriage Certificate Fee: The Philippine Bureau of Statistics charges a fixed standard fee for the processing and production of marriage certificates;

-Agency service fee: EasyGo International charges a reasonable agency fee and provides one-on-one communication throughout the process, assisting with material organization, notarization and certification, and process follow-up. There is no hidden consumption, making it more worry free and efficient than handling it on your own;

-Other miscellaneous expenses: A small amount of fixed miscellaneous expenses such as material translation, notarization, photocopying, and taking ID photos (incurred as needed, with a low amount).

5、 Additional tips (key to avoiding pitfalls)

-The PSA marriage certificate is an officially recognized document with full legal effect in the Philippines, and is also a necessary material for subsequent applications for a 13A marriage visa and handling other related affairs. It cannot be omitted;

-Chinese citizens' single certificate must be notarized and authenticated as required, otherwise it cannot pass the review;

-If you plan to bring your Filipino spouse back to China or use the marriage certificate in China (such as applying for household registration, spouse visa, etc.), you need to double certify the PSA marriage certificate (certified by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines) in order to have legal effect in China;

-Holding only a marriage certificate does not grant Chinese citizens the right to work in the Philippines. If they need to work, they need to apply for a 9G work visa separately.

6、 Service Tips

EasyGo International specializes in Philippine related business application and processing, providing professional assistance to Chinese citizens and Filipinos in the entire process of marriage registration. We liaise with departments such as the Philippine City Hall and the Bureau of Statistics (PSA) throughout the process, assist in organizing required materials, completing notarization and translation of materials, following up on processing progress, avoiding process loopholes, and significantly reducing processing time.

If you have any questions about the required documents, processing procedures, processing time, processing fees, or PSA marriage certificate processing details for marriage registration between Chinese citizens and Filipinos, please feel free to contact EasyGo International's official customer service at any time. We will provide you with efficient and reliable one-stop service.