R.A. 9225 Form No.

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Justice
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Intramuros, Manila
Republic of the Philippines
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Docket No. ______________
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PETITION FOR RETENTION AND/OR RE-ACQUISITION OF
PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9225

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Indicate N/A if not applicable. Do not leave any space blank. Print all information LEGIBLY.
Petitions not properly accomplished will not be acted upon.

I, ______________________________, of legal age, ___________, a/an ______________,

Full Name of Petitioner

Nationality/Citizenship

Civil Status

and a resident of ______________________________, with contact no. ____________________,

Complete Address in China

Tel. No. / Mobile No.

after being duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby declare under oath that:
1. I am a former natural-born Philippine citizen, born on ____________ at
_____________
Date of Birth

Place of birth

to _________________________, a ________________ citizen and ________________________,

Fathers name

Fathers Citizenship

Mothers name

a ____________________ citizen;
Mothers Citizenship

2. I became a __________________ national on ____________________, thereby losing

Foreign Citizenship

Date of Acquisition of Foreign Citizenship

my Philippine citizenship. Pursuant thereto, I am a

holder of ______________________
Foreign Passport
passport with Passport No.______________, issued on _______________ at ______________.
Passport No.

Date of Issue

Place of Issue

3. (If registered with the Bureau)

I am a holder of Alien Certificate of
Registration
(ACR) No. ___________________ and Immigrant Certificate of Residence/Certificate of
Residence
ACR No.
for Temporary Visitors (ICR / CRTV) No. _________________;
ICR / CRTV No.

4.
(If with Dependent/s)
child/children below 18 years old;
Name
________________________
________________________

Included in this petition is/are my unmarried

Relationship
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________________

Date of Birth
________________
________________

Age
_____________
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5. I am freely and voluntarily filing this petition to re-acquire my Philippine Citizenship, knowing
fully well its concomitant rights and obligations;
6. This petition with the Bureau is being filed in accordance with Republic Act No. 9225
and its implementing rules and regulations.
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Signature of petitioner

VERIFICATION

I, _________________________, the petitioner, hereby certify that the allegations herein are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Signature of petitioner
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO, before me this _____ day of _____________ 20____ in the
City/Municipality of ________________, petitioner exhibiting to me his/her passport with no.
______________ issued on ______________ at _______________.
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Notary Public

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9225

August 29, 2003
AN ACT MAKING THE CITIZENSHIP OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENS WHO ACQUIRE FOREIGN
CITIZENSHIP PERMANENT.
AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE COMMONWEALTH ACT. NO. 63, AS AMENDED AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:
Section 1. Short Titlethis act shall be known as the "Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition
Act of 2003."
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Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy - It is hereby declared the policy of the State that all Philippine citizens
of another country shall be deemed not to have lost their Philippine citizenship under the conditions of
this Act.
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Sec. 3. Retention of Philippine Citizenship - Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding,
natural-born citizenship by reason of their naturalization as citizens of a foreign country are hereby
deemed to have re-acquired Philippine citizenship upon taking the following oath of allegiance to the
Republic:
"I _____________________, solemny swear (or affrim) that I will support and defend the
Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and obey the laws and legal orders promulgated by the
duly constituted authorities of the Philippines; and I hereby declare that I recognize and accept the
supreme authority of the Philippines and will maintain true faith and allegiance thereto; and that I
imposed this obligation upon myself voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion."
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Natural born citizens of the Philippines who, after the effectivity of this Act, become citizens of a
foreign country shall retain their Philippine citizenship upon taking the aforesaid oath.
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Sec. 4. Derivative Citizenship - The unmarried child, whether legitimate, illegitimate or adopted,
below eighteen (18) years of age, of those who re-acquire Philippine citizenship upon effectivity of this
Act shall be deemed citizenship of the Philippines.
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Sec. 5. Civil and Political Rights and Liabilities - Those who retain or re-acquire Philippine
citizenship under this Act shall enjoy full civil and political rights and be subject to all attendant
liabilities and responsibilities under existing laws of the Philippines and the following conditions:
(1) Those intending to exercise their right of surffrage must Meet the requirements under Sec. 1,
Article V of the Constitution, Republic Act No. 9189, otherwise known as "The Overseas Absentee
Voting Act of 2003" and other existing laws;
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(2) Those seeking elective public in the Philippines shall meet the qualification for holding such public
office as required by the Constitution and existing laws and, at the time of the filing of the certificate
of candidacy, make a personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign citizenship before any
public officer authorized to administer an oath;
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(3) Those appointed to any public office shall subscribe and swear to an oath of allegiance to the
Republic of the Philippines and its duly constituted authorities prior to their assumption of
office: Provided, That they renounce their oath of allegiance to the country where they took that
oath;
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(4) Those intending to practice their profession in the Philippines shall apply with the proper authority
for a license or permit to engage in such practice; and
(5) That right to vote or be elected or appointed to any public office in the Philippines cannot be
exercised by, or extended to, those who:
(a) are candidates for or are occupying any public office in the country of which they are naturalized
citizens; and/or
(b) are in active service as commissioned or non-commissioned officers in the armed forces of the
country which they are naturalized citizens.
Sec. 6. Separability Clause - If any section or provision of this Act is held unconstitutional or invalid,
any other section or provision not affected thereby shall remain valid and effective.
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Sec. 7. Repealing Clause - All laws, decrees, orders, rules and regulations inconsistent with the
provisions of this Act are hereby repealed or modified accordingly.
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Sec. 8. Effectivity ClauseThis Act shall take effect after fifteen (15) days following its publication in
the Official Gazetteor two (2) newspaper of general circulation.

Approved:
FRANKLIN DRILON
President of the Senate

JOSE DE VENECIA JR.

Speaker of the House of

Representatives
This Act, which is a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2130 and House Bill No. 4720 was finally passed
by the the House of Representatives and Senate on August 25, 2003 and August 26, 2003,
respectively.
OSCAR G. YABES
Secretary of Senate

ROBERTO P. NAZARENO
Secretary General
House of Represenatives
Approved: August 29, 2003

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

Dual Citizenship
What is the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003?
Republic Act No. 9225 or the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003 is a law passed on 29
August 2003 which grants natural-born Filipinos who have lost their Filipino citizenship through
naturalization in a foreign country, the opportunity to retain or re-acquire their Filipino citizenship.
Who are natural-born citizens of the Philippines?
Natural-born citizens of the Philippines are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without
having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship. These are:

Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines at the time of their birth;
and

Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship
upon reaching the age of majority.
Is it possible for Filipino to hold dual citizenship or more than one citizenship at the same time?
Before the passage of R.A. 9225, dual citizenship of some Filipinos already existed as result of the
operation of nationality laws. For example, a child born in the United States of America of Filipino
parents is an American citizen under US law, and a Filipino citizen under Philippine law. The child's
American citizenship is derived from the principle of jus soli or place of birth, while his Philippine
citizenship is derived from the principle of jus sanguinis or citizenship of his parents.
The passage of R.A. 9225 makes it possible for Filipinos to hold dual citizenship through means other
than by birth.
With the passage of R.A. 9225, what happens to a natural-born Filipino who becomes naturalized in
another country?
A natural born Filipino who becomes a naturalized citizen of another country is deemed not to have
lost his/her citizenship under the provisions of the said law.
How does one re-acquire Filipino citizenship?
A natural-born Filipino who lost his/her Filipino citizenship through naturalization in another country
may re-acquire Filipino citizenship through the following process:

Does one who re-acquire Filipino citizenship need to reside in the Philippines?
Residency in the Philippines is not a requirement for those who re-acquire Filipino citizenship.
What rights and privileges is one entitled to on re-acquiring Filipino citizenship?
Filipinos who re-acquire Filipino citizenship under this Act may once again enjoy full civil, economic
and political rights under existing laws of the Philippines. Among these are:

right to won real property in the Philippines

right to engage in business or commerce as a Filipino

right to practice one's profession in accordance with law

right to acquire a Philippine passport

right to vote in Philippine elections under existing laws

other rights and privileges enjoyed by Filipino citizens

Can one who re-acquire Filipino citizenship vote in elections in the Philippines?
A person who re-acquires Filipino citizenship may vote in elections in the Philippines provided that
he/she complies with the residency requirement under existing Philippine election laws. The person
may however, vote overseas in Philippine national elections (for President, Vice-President, Senators and
sectoral representatives) in accordance with the provisions of the Overseas Absentee Voting Act of
2003. The Supreme Court also ruled in 2006 that the dual citizens need not establish residence in the
Philippines to be able to register as an absentee voter.
Having re-acquired Filipino citizenship, can one hold public office in the Philippines?
Yes, provided that those seeking elective office meet the qualifications as required by the Philippine
Constitution and existing laws, and at the time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy, make a
personal and sworn renunciation of any and all foreign citizenship before a public officer authorized to
administer

an

oath.

Those appointed to a public office shall make a sworn renunciation of the oath of allegiance to the
country where they took their oath.
What is the effect of dual citizenship on the payment of income taxes?
Republic Act 8424 provides that only incomes derived from the Philippines are subject to taxation by
the Philippine government. However, in 1976, the Philippines and United States of America signed a
treaty on taxation in order to avoid double taxation for Filipinos who derive income from the United
States and for Americans who derive income from the Philippines. Under this treaty, taxes paid in the
Philippines may be credited in the United States and vice versa. The Philippine government has
concluded similar tax agreements with 34 other countries including Australia, Canada, Japan, Italy,
New Zealand, United Kingdom, Germany and Spain, among others.
After re-acquiring Filipino citizenship, can one practice his or her profession in the Philippines?
A person who has re-acquired Filipino citizenship may be able to practice his/her profession in the
Philippines, provided that he/she applies with the Professional Regulation Commission (or the Supreme
Court for lawyers) for a license or permit to engage in such practice.
As a Filipino citizen, can one's spouse who is a foreign national live in the Philippines?
An immigrant visa may be issued to a Filipino citizen's foreign spouse which entitles him/her to
permanently reside in the Philippines. Said visa may be obtained by applying at Philippine Embassies or
Consulates. The validity of the visa, however, is contingent upon the Filipino citizenship of his/her
spouse.
If a Filipino citizen chooses to travel to the Philippines with his/her foreign spouse and children, do
the spouse and children need to secure additional travel documents from the Philippine Embassy
or Consulate General beforehand?
Under the Balikbayan Law, a Filipino citizen's foreign spouse and children traveling to the Philippines
with him/her, do not need to secure other travel documents because they are entitled to a visa-free
entry to the Philippines for a period of one (1) year, among other privileges.
What is the citizenship status of one's children after re-acquiring Filipino citizenship?
If his/her are unmarried and below 18 years of age upon re-acquisition of Filipino citizenship, his/her
children are also recognized as Filipino citizens under Philippine laws and are entitled to the rights and
privileges attendant thereto.
What are required in applying for retention or re-acquisition of one's Filipino citizenship?
Those applying for retention or re-acquisition of Filipino citizenship need to submit the following:

duly completed verified petition (R.A. 9225 Form No.1)

notarized oath of allegiance

two (2) recent 2" x 2" colored photographs of the applicant (over white background)

application fee

proof as natural born Filipino citizen, an original and photocopy of at least one of the
following:
a.

Philippine

b.

birth

old

c.

voter's

Philippine

affidavit

d.

certificate;

or

passport;

voter's

marriage

identification

card;

contract;

and

e. other documents proving that the applicant is a former natural born Filipino citizen

photocopy of foreign passport

photocopy of certificate of naturalization or an original affidavit stating how foreign

citizenship was acquired.

two
BI

registered

(2)

self-addressed
applicants,

are

and

stamped

also

required

original Alien Certificate Registration; and

original

Immigrant

Certificate

of

legal
to

Residence

submit

for

size

envelopes

the

following:

Temporary

Visitor

If the applicant is also applying for his/her dependents, the following additional documents are
required

for

each

two (2) recent 2" x 2" colored photographs over white background

dependent:

photocopy of birth certificate

photocopy of foreign passport

proof
Note:

All

of
application

payment
must

be

of
fastened

application
in

legal

size

fee
folder.

Is there a fee involved in re-acquiring one's Filipino citizenship under this Act?
Fees involved in reacquiring one's Filipino citizenship under this Act are minimal, consisting only of the
notarial and administrative fees prescribed by Philippine Embassies or Consulates, and the US$50 (for
overseas applicants) or PhP2,500 (for Philippine based applicants) processing fee prescribed by the
Bureau of Immigration.
Is there an approval period for re-acquiring one's Filipino citizenship under this Act?
Applications found to be sufficient and complete may be issued an Order of Approval the Consul
General/Commissioner of Immigration within 5 days upon recommendation by the evaluating officer.
For applications with insufficient supporting documents, the evaluating officer will inform the
applicant that he/she has thirty (30) days to submit the required documents
What are the terms of privacy insofar as submitted documents, records, information and/or
application to reacquire citizenship are concerned?
All documents, records, information and/or applications submitted to the Bureau of Immigration
remain confidential. No information about any person or entity without the express consent of the
person concerned.
Helpful Tips:
1. Birth certificates can be requested for online through the NSO website, www.ecensus.com.ph. R.A.
9225 Form No.1 may also be downloaded from BI website, www.immigration.gov.ph, or the CFO
website, www.cfo.gov.ph.
2. Contact information and addresses of Philippine Embassies and Consulates where applications for
dual citizenship may be filed, may also be downloaded from DFA website at www.dfa.gov.ph.

Oath of Allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines

"I _____________________, solemnly swear (or affirm) that, I will support

and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines and obey
the laws and legal orders promulgated by the duly constituted authorities
of the Philippines; and I hereby declare that I recognize and accept the
supreme authority of the Philippines and will maintain true faith and
allegiance thereto; and that I impose this obligation upon myself
voluntarily without mental reservation or purpose of evasion."
What is RA 9225?
Republic Act No. 9225 otherwise known as the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003
declares that natural-born citizens of the Philippines who become citizens of another country shall be
deemed not to have lost their Philippine citizenship.
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Who are eligible for dual citizenship?

Natural-born citizens of the Philippines who acquired foreign citizenship by naturalization.
RA 9225 does not apply to dual citizens by birth, e.g., a child born in the United States when either parent
was still a Filipino citizen is considered to be a dual citizen from birth. The childs birth has to be reported
to the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate.
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Who are natural born citizens of the Philippines?

Natural born citizens of the Philippines are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without
having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship
Examples:

Those whose fathers and/or mothers are citizens of the Philippines at the time of their birth; and

Those born before 17 January 1973 of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority
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How does one prove that he or she is a natural born Filipino?

A former natural-born citizen, who was born in the Philippines, shall submit the NSO-authenticated copy
of his or her birth certificate.
A former natural-born citizen, who was born outside of the Philippines, shall present a copy of the Report
of Birth issued by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate and, in applicable cases, the original copy of the
Birth Certificate by competent foreign authorities.
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How can I order for an NSO-authenticated copy of my birth certificate if I am overseas?

You may order your NSO-authenticated copy of your birth certificate via the Philippine eCensus website
at https://www.ecensus.com.ph/
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What are the requirements for dual citizenship?

1.

Accomplish the Petition for Dual Citizenship form. Attach two (2) 2 X 2 colored photographs with

white background. Submit the original and two (2) photocopies of the accomplished form.
2.

Submit three (3) photocopies of the following:

a.

NSO-authenticated Philippine Birth Certificate;

b.

For married woman, copy of Marriage Certificate;

c.

For widow, copy of Death Certificate of spouse;

d.

For annulled or divorced, copy of annulment decree or judgment of dissolution of

marriage;

e.

Such other documents that would show that the applicant is a former natural-born citizen
of the Philippines; and

f.

Certificate of US Naturalization. In the absence of a Certificate of US Naturalization,

applicant may submit an affidavit explaining the circumstances by which the US
citizenship was acquired.

(Original copies of the above documents are required to be presented during the interview)
3.

Additional requirements for applicants with child beneficiary.

For a child who is below eighteen (18) years of age (legitimate, illegitimate or adopted), three (3)
copies of the following:
a.

Birth Certificate;
i.

For those born in the Philippines, an NSO-authenticated copy of the

birth certificate
ii.

For those born overseas, a Report of Birth issued by the Philippine

Embassy or Consulate and, in applicable cases, the original copy of the Birth
Certificate by competent foreign authorities
b.

Foreign passport;

c.

Adoption Decree duly authenticated by the Philippine Consulate General, if applicable;

d.

Certificate of Naturalization, if name of the beneficiary is not included in the Certificate of

Naturalization of the parents; and

e.

For qualified beneficiary/ries born in the U.S., download the Report of Birth from our
website http://www.chicagopcg.com

4.

In case the name of the applicant in his/her birth certificate is different from that in his/her
foreign passport and other documents, the applicant shall execute an affidavit explaining such
difference and present as supporting documents, two (2) public or private documents showing the
correct name of the applicant.

5.

If the applicant is a Bureau of Immigration (BI) registered alien, he shall surrender the original
ACR and ICR/CRTV, or in its absence, an affidavit explaining the loss of said documents for
transmittal to the BI.

6.

Processing fee is US$50.00. In addition, US$25.00 for every qualified beneficiary. (Payment
shall be in the form of cash, bank draft or money order payable to the Philippine Consulate
General, Chicago. Fees are non-refundable).

Upon submission of the complete requirements by mail, the Consulate in consultation with the applicant
will set a date and time for the Oath Taking before a Consular Officer at the Consulate General. Prior to
taking the oath, the applicant will be required to sign the Oath of Allegiance prepared by the Consulate
General. The applicant will receive the original copy of the notarized oath of allegiance, together with the
Order of Approval, Petition for Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship and Identification Certificate issued
by the Consulate General, after the oath has been administered.
Note: The Philippine Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail.
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How much is the fee for dual citizenship?

The processing fee is US$50.00 (non refundable). In addition, US$25.00 for every qualified
beneficiary. (Payment shall be in the form of cash, bank draft or money order payable to the Philippine
Consulate General, Chicago)
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How long will the process for applying for dual citizenship take?
Upon receipt of the petition and supporting documents by the Consulate General, the petition will be
evaluated and you will be contacted and informed within one week of the decision and schedule for your
Oath of Allegiance.
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If I submit my petition and there are lacking requirements, how long do I have to comply for my
petition to be acted on favorably?
In case of petitions that do not comply with the requirements, the applicant shall be notified to submit the
required documents within thirty (30) days from receipt of the petition. Otherwise, the petition shall not
be favorably acted upon.
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What are the rights and privileges that I would enjoy when I reacquire dual citizenship?
Once you reacquire/retain your Philippine citizenship, you will again enjoy full civil, economic and political
rights under existing Philippine laws.
Among these rights are:
1.

The right to travel with a Philippine passport;

2.

The right to own real property in the Philippines;

3.

The right to engage in business and commerce as a Filipino; and

4.

The right to practice ones profession, provided that a license or permit to engage in such
practice is obtained from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), or the Supreme Court
in the case of lawyers.

You may also vote in Philippine national elections (for President, Vice President, Senators and sectoral
representatives) by overseas/absentee ballot in accordance with the provisions of the Overseas Absentee
Voting Act of 2003.
Your foreign spouse also automatically becomes eligible for an immigrant visa.
You will enjoy all other rights and privileges enjoyed by Filipino citizens.
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What are the implications on payment of taxes?

Under the Philippine Comprehensive Tax Reform Program of 1997, incomes earned overseas by Filipinos
from 1998 onwards are no longer taxable by the Philippine government. Hence, all Filipinos abroad,
including those who have reacquired their Philippine citizenship, have been exempted by the Philippine
Government from paying Philippine income tax on incomes earned abroad.
Incomes earned in the Philippines, however, will be subject to Philippine income tax.
However, prospective applicants are advised to visit and read the contents
ofhttp://www.irs.gov/Individuals/International-Taxpayers/U.S.-Citizens-and-Resident-Aliens-Abroad, the
website of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, which contains information about current U.S. government
policy on taxes on incomes earned worldwide, or to seek legal advice from a U.S. tax lawyer.
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Is there a residency requirement to be eligible for dual citizenship?

Residency in the Philippines is NOT a requirement for those who reacquire Philippine citizenship. Those
who intend to vote in local elections, however, must establish residence in the locality where they wish to
vote.
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Can I now reside in the Philippines?

Having reacquired your Philippine citizenship, you can now reside in the Philippines for as long as you
want without having to apply for entry visa and paying immigration fees. You can even choose to retire or
permanently settle in the Philippines.
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Will my application for dual citizenship under RA 9225 affect my US citizenship?

The Act does not require one to renounce his or her US citizenship. Also, there is no prohibition against
dual citizenship in the US.
The US Supreme Court, as early as 1952, has stated that dual citizenship is a "status long recognized by
law" and that "a person may have and exercise rights of nationality in two countries and may be subject to
the responsibilities of both. The mere fact he asserts the rights of one citizenship does not without more
mean that he renounces the other" (Kawakita v US, 343 US 717). In 1964, the US Supreme Court also
ruled that a naturalized US citizen has the right to return to his country of origin and resume his former
citizenship while remaining a US citizen, even if he never returns to the US (Schneider v. Rusk, 377 US
163).
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Upon reacquisition of Philippine citizenship, am I required to apply for a Philippine passport?

Application of a Philippine passport is not a requirement. However, we strongly recommend that you apply
for a Philippine passport immediately after your reacquisition of Philippine citizenship. A passport serves
as evidence of citizenship and is easier to carry around than your Identification Certificate. Also, a
Philippine passport would make it easier to travel to and from the Philippines. The Philippine passport can
be presented together with your US passport in the Philippines, to exempt you from paying Immigration
fees.

Furthermore, possession of a valid Philippine passport enables you to visa-free entry for up to thirty (30)
days to several countries neighboring the Philippines, among them Singapore, Thailand, Viet Nam and
Indonesia.
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I still have a valid Philippine passport, which I renewed before I got naturalized as a US citizen.
Now that I have reacquired my Philippine citizenship, can I still use this passport?
No you can not. The moment you were naturalized as a US citizen, you have relinquished all your rights
and privileges as a Philippine citizen, which includes the possession of a Philippine passport. As such,
your Philippine passport is no longer valid. Now that you have reacquired your Philippine citizenship, you
may now apply for a new Philippine passport.
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Can my spouse, who is not a former Filipino, apply for dual citizenship?
No, only former natural-born Filipinos may apply for dual citizenship.
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Will my spouse, who is not a former Filipino, who will travel with me to the Philippines, be
required to secure additional travel documents from the Philippine Consulate General before
leaving?
Under the Balikbayan Law, a Filipino citizens foreign spouse and children do not need to secure other
travel documents. His/her family is entitled to a visa-free entry to the Philippines for a period of one (1)
year among other privileges, provided that they have a round-trip/return ticket and that they travel with the
Filipino spouse/parent.
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Can my spouse, who is not a former Filipino, live in the Philippines?

An immigrant visa may be issued to a Filipino citizens foreign spouse which entitled him/her to
permanently reside in the Philippines. The visa may be obtained by applying at the Philippine Consulate
General. The effectivity of the visa, however, is contingent upon the Filipino citizens retention of his
Filipino citizenship
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Do adopted children of former Filipinos qualify for dual citizenship?

Yes. Under the principle of derivative citizenship, unmarried children below eighteen (18) years of age,
whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted, of former Filipino parents who reacquired their Philippine
citizenship under this law, may also be deemed Filipino citizens, if they are included in the parents
application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship.
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What is the schedule for Oath Taking Ceremony?

The administration of the Oath of Allegiance takes place every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00
am. It is recommended that petitioners come to the Consulate General at 9:00 am since there are still
papers to be signed and thumb prints affixed and there are other people also taking the Oath with you
who must be processed as well.

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What should I wear to the Oath Taking Ceremony?

There is no prescribed dress code for the Oath Taking Ceremony. However, the ceremony is a solemn
and meaningful event. Please dress in proper attire to respect the dignity of the event (please no jeans,
sandals, skimpy dress). Those in improper dress may be refused entry to the premises.