Got married in Thailand, didn't bother reporting it to Philippine embassy...Issues?

[blondedoc 35]

Very good. May I message you in the future if I have more questions?

Sure, no problem!

But I think Hank_ know these things better than me! lol

Feel free to message me!

[Heimef 3]

I will share my experience. Hope this helps. We got married in Sri Lanka we never made a thing to somewhat report our marriage coz we have no idea about it. Until Packet came and ask for my NBI and NSO marriage certificate. I went to NBI and put MARRIED on that Civil Status box to think that I don't have my married certificate from Sri Lanka with me and I never changed my maiden name (until now), I never had problems on NBI having my husband and I different surname. Now, the biggest problem was reporting my marriage to DFA back in my hometown Butuan, the lady there said it will take a year plus but my research says 4-6 months. I need my NSO Marriage certificate or Delayed registration of marriage for my interview because they will need it. We can't wait for our NSO thingy so I went to interview without it. The Filipino Screener asked me for it but I cannot give so she put that yellow card that says "Case of the day" . Then I and my 7 year old son went to that Special Consul who entertains those with the yellow card. Few minutes of interview he said everything looks good so he stamped that folders. We were approved.

My husband says that its only the Philippines need it not USA because for US every genuine marriage around the world is valid.

Hope it gives you any idea. Thankz

[Hank_ 9,174]

Foreign marriages are reported through the consulate representing the country/state where the marriage occurred, can't do it in the Philippines. This is done (indirectly as you are dealing with the consulate) through PSA (NSO) not DFA - that is for passports.

http://www.philippinesusa.org/index.php?page=consular-services-main/faq-main/#marriage

Report of Marriage between Filipinos or a Filipino and a Foreign National

The marriage of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine National Statistics Office through the Embassy/Consulate General having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place.

DFA

http://passport.com.ph/requirements

[tipaklongkano 13]

- almost true. The marriage is recognized everywhere in the world EXCEPT the Philippines, there she is still single until the marriage is officially recorded through the required process.

Question - is your wife's passport in her married or single name?

Thanks, and it was you I was asking about sending a message to if I have any further questions. You've been very helpful.

Thanks anyway, Brazil guy!

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thanks, and it was you I was asking about sending a message to if I have any further questions. You've been very helpful.

Thanks anyway, Brazil guy!

Ah Grasshopper,

You may message me any time. Many use PM to ask me questions.

Edited May 29, 2016 by Hank_

[blondedoc 35]

Thanks, and it was you I was asking about sending a message to if I have any further questions. You've been very helpful.

Thanks anyway, Brazil guy!

lol you are welcome!