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Once a natural-born Filipino became naturalized as a foreigner, he/she are deemed to have lost their Philippine citizenship. However, these individuals may retain or re-acquire their Filipino citizenship by filing a Petition for Retention/Re-Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship Under R.A. 9225 or what is popularly known as “Dual Citizenship”. The individual may re-acquire Filipino citizenship without being required to renounce his foreign citizenship.
Eligibility
Under the said law, former Filipinos and their unmarried children below eighteen (18) years old may apply for retention/re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship as long as the principal applicant can prove that he/she was a natural-born Philippine Citizen.
Why Re-Acquire Philippine Citizenship?
By retaining/re-acquiring Philippine citizenship, he/she may enjoy the rights and privileges of a Filipino citizen without residency requirement such as owning a real property in the Philippines, deal in business as a Filipino, and practice their profession as long as they are licensed to do so by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) or the Supreme Court for law practitioners. He/she will also regain the right to vote in Philippine elections and participate in political activities. The right to run for public office, however, requires renunciation of foreign citizenship.
Requirements and Application Process
As proof of being a former Filipino citizen, the applicant should be able to present a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) copy of birth certificate, latest Philippine passport held or equivalent documents, as well as his/her foreign naturalization certificate and passport.
Avenida and Diaz Law Office assist with the entire process from documentation to oath-taking and issuance of Identification Certificate.
Sources:
Republic Act No. 9225: Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003
BI Checklist of Documentary Requirements for Petition for Retention/Re-Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship Under R.A. 9225
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Hello, does your firm assist with dual-citizenship applications? Thanks and hope to hear back.
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Im an 80 year old former filipina married to a Swiss ( lost my filipino citizenship at time of marriage)….and Im planning to return for good in the philippines instead of just making yearly visits made possible by BALIKBAYAN Programm. I want to re-acquire my Filipino citizenship but my problem is I lost my Philippine passport many years ago. Can I avail if your services? Would be grateful. Thank you.
Hi. I’m a UK citizen, who is the father of a Philippino minor residing with his mother,my partner in Sorsogon. Under UK law he’s entitled to a UK Passport and has been granted such. Am I correct in assuming, since he was born in The Philippines to a Philippino mother he can obtain a Philippino passport? Currently my son is 10 years of age. Your response will be appreciated.
Natural born filipino want to obtain dual citizenship. I cant find my u.s naturalization cert. is this a stopper for acquiring dual citizenship? I will be in manila 22july-10aug. I would like to avail your service. Pls advice
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I’m a Korean. I want to acquire Filipino citizenship. Please inform the period and cost
I’m a Korean. I want to acquire Filipino citizenship. Please inform the period and cost
I was born in Philippines on Dec 30, 1957. My mother is a Pilipino citizen and when she passed away,my father took us to the U.S. Am I eligible for dual citizenship? I don’t have a Naturalization documents but have a PSA Birth certificate. I am retired and want to stay in Philippines. Let me know how much it will cost me to get my dual citizenship. I am fluent in both Tagalog and Kapangpangan. Will travel anytime to Philippines if I have to just to take care of this dual citizenship. Thanks.
Hi, I was born in California in 1971 to a Filipino mother with a green card who became a citizen in 1999. I’m unclear on whether I qualify for dual citizenship. If so, is this something you could assist me with?
Hello, I need help re acquiring my Filipino citizenship can you help please Thank you
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My mother is 100 years old and would like to go back to the Philippines and need to apply her dual citizenship, the problem is her birth certificate. They cannot find it and we went to the municipal where she was born and they requested for a late registration but to do that we need someone to witness for her who is older than her and that is not feasible because of her age. All the people she knows are all gone. No one can vouch for her. Appreciate your input on my questions.
can i apply my uncle for dual citizenship here at manila eventhough he was in USA
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I’m a Filipino born here. Both parents are Filipino. Moved abroad and would like to have a philippine passport. I have a US passport.