Hi to all, i am a brittish citizen currently living in Ibiza for two & half years,i have the new certificado de registro de ciudano de la union which i understand replaces the old residencia.My fiance is Filipina & currently lives in Philippines & we plan to marry this year.The Philippines embassy has told us that i need to obtain a Fe De Vida y Solteria which is a certificate of singlness & a certificate of not being married.Can anyone give me information what i need to do to obtain this & how long it takes etc please
Any help with information will be much appreciated.
Thank you for a superb & useful website, keep up the good work.

Regards Tony.

ok, just to update my previous posting i can now give advice on what is needed.Today i went to the Ministerio De Justicia & was told that because i am not a Spanish citizen (even though i have residencia) i must obtain the certificates needed from the Brittish Consulate.I went to the Brittish consulate & had to make an appointment for next week,i have to swear infront of a member of the consulate that am i am single & not married,then the bans will be advertised for 3 weeks which then after no contesting the certificates will be issued, total price )including to have them translated) 270 euros.
Hope this is some help & useful information to anyone else in the same situation as me.

Hi Tony,

The British Consulates can issue Civil Status Certificates for British Nationals.

You can find all the information on our website:

http://ukinspain.fco.gov.uk/en/help-for-british-nationals/living-in-spain/births-deaths-marriages/marriage/certificates/civil-status

Thanks,

Fiona

Hi Tony. I’m also going through the same. I’m British and my boyfriend is Spanish. What exactly did you do to get the appointment? I’m I’m Madrid.
Urgent help needed.
Thanks