How to Apply for Dual Citizenship in the Philippines
Prior to 2003, Filipinos who become naturalized citizens of other countries automatically lost their Philippine citizenship. This was due to Commonwealth Act No. 63 which listed the different ways in which citizens could lose their citizenship. Now, thanks to Commonwealth Act No. 9225, these individuals can regain their natural-born citizenship and keep their adopted citizenship.
Determine nationality based on the Jus Joli principle. This principle, the “right of soil”, bases the nationality of a child on its country of birth.
Determine nationality based on the Jus Sanguinis principle. The “right of blood” principle uses the nationality of the parent to determine the nationality of the child.
Find out if you qualify for dual citizenship in the Philippines. The Philippine government automatically recognizes certain groups of people as dual citizens based on the Jus Joli and Jus Sanguinis principles. These groups include offspring of Filipino parents born in a foreign country that follows Jus Joli, offspring of a Filipino citizen and a citizen of a country that follows Jus Sanguinis, and offspring of a Filipino citizen and a citizen of a country following Jus Sanguinis, born in a country following Jus Joli.
Present documents proving that you are a natural-born Filipino. If you were born in the Philippines, present a copy of your birth certificate, certified by the National Statistics Office (see Resources below). If you were born abroad, show your birth certificate or a report of birth, certified by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
Fill out the form titled “Petition for Dual Citizenship and Issuance of Identification Certificate (IC) pursuant to RA 9225” (see Resources below). Take three photographs, measuring 2 inches by 2 inches, and attach them to the form. They should show your front, left and right side views respectively.
Submit your application to the Philippine Embassy or Consulate. In addition to your pictures and birth certificate, your application should include a valid identification card and the processing fee. Married women who wish to use their new names must also submit copies of their marriage certificates.
Take your oath of allegiance. This will be at the Consulate before an officer. You will be given an Order of Approval signed by the Consulate General as well as a copy of your notarized oath of allegiance.
Wait for your Identification Certificate to be mailed to you. This will be sent from the Bureau of Immigration in Manila once it receives your application, supporting documents, oath, and order of approval.
Obtain more information on how to apply for dual citizenship from the Bureau of Immigration, Philippines (see Resources below).
Tip:
You can obtain a Certificate of Non-Availability of Birth Record If there is no record of your birth. This is available from the NSO. You will be asked for supporting documents, such as a baptismal certificate or a Philippine passport.
You can become a naturalized citizen if you are not Filipino-born.
Warning:
The Philippine government will revoke your citizenship if there is evidence of false information or fraud.
Resources:
Get a copy of your birth certificate from the National Statistics Office
Download form 9225 from the website for the Bureau of Immigration, Philippines
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