COLLECT THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Present the original and provide four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate/Contract. You may submit either one of the following:
   • Foreign Marriage Contract (Extract from Marriage Registration – international version), apostillized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium/Luxembourg*
   • Certified True Copy of Marriage Registration in Dutch or French, with sworn translation in English, apostillized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium/Luxembourg
2. Present the original and provide four (4) photocopies of the Birth Certificates of both parties
   • For Filipino citizens, DFA-authenticated Birth Certificate issued by the PSA
   • For foreign nationals, Extract from Birth Registration– international version, from the Commune/Gemeente (City Hall), apostillized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium/Luxembourg
3. Four (4) photocopies of the passports of both parties used at the time of marriage

Note: Please do not staple your documents when submitting them to the attending officer/assistant at the consular window.

*For more information on how to lodge an e-apostille application for Belgium-issued civil registry documents from the city hall or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, please visit this website.

COLLECT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIAL CASES.

There are additional requirements for the following cases:

For delayed filing of Report of Marriage (beyond one year after marriage)

• Joint Affidavit of Delayed Registration signed by the couple (Template here)
• Notarial fee: €25.00

For Filipino spouse whose previous marriage was annulled

• Present original and submit four (4) photocopies of DFA-authenticated Marriage Contract issued by the PSA with the annotation of the annulment

For widowed Filipino spouse

• Present original and submit four (4) photocopies of DFA-authenticated Death Certificate issued by the PSA or foreign death certificate (international version) of previous spouse

For foreign spouse who was previously married

• Present original and submit four (4) photocopies of foreign decree/decision of divorce with sworn translation in English

For widowed foreign spouse

• Present original and submit four (4) photocopies Death Certificate (international version) of deceased previous spouse

DOWNLOAD AND FILL OUT THE REPORT OF MARRIAGE FORM. 

Download the Report of Marriage form.

Fill out four originals of the form. Entries must be typewritten.

Leave the Date of Registration and Registry Number fields blank. The Embassy will fill out this part.

Do not forget to affix by hand the signature in the field provided for Signature of Informant and the date and place of signature at the bottom of the form.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE EMBASSY.

Go to the Embassy's appointment page to choose an appointment slot.

SUBMIT REQUIREMENTS AT THE EMBASSY.

On your scheduled appointment date, submit all requirements and pay all necessary fees in cash at the consular section of the Embassy.

Report of Marriage fee: €25.00

Please note that you may bring only one (1) companion during your appointment.

CLAIM YOUR COPY OF THE REPORT OF MARRIAGE AT THE EMBASSY.

Claim your copy of the Report of Marriage at the consular section of the Embassy after 3 to 7 days. There is no need to book an appointment.

Please inquire at the Embassy for expedited processing or mailing options.