Filipino travling to the Philippines on US passport

[Ann Marie and Leo 9]

Thanks for all the information, I know of some Filipinos who are now US citizens who own land, I am not sure if they are dual or not. I expect my wife will want to retain her filipino citizenship at some point.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Thanks for all the information, I know of some Filipinos who are now US citizens who own land, I am not sure if they are dual or not. I expect my wife will want to retain her filipino citizenship at some point.

If she finds she actually needs to reacquire her Filipino citizenship, she can easily do it at any time. In the meantime, she will be able to avail herself of Balikbayan privileges until she decides to do so. So, don't throw away her Filipino passport just yet, even if it becomes expired.

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/balikbayan.htm

Edited August 4, 2013 by The Patriot

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Why? Unless she wants to vote in Filipino elections, or hold certain professional positions in the Philippines, there is no advantage to Filipino citizenship.

There would be certain disadvantages to consider.

There are several disadvantages to dual citizenship, the most significant being subject to the jurisdiction of both countries, and no protection from one country, while within the territory of the other country. While the US is unlikely to experience a coup anytime in the near future, the Philippines has a history of instability. So, if you are a dual citizen, and find yourself suddenly in trouble with the Filipino authorities, those dubious protections afforded Filipino citizens will not save you, and neither will the US State Department and the Marines assigned there.

Interesting.

I thought if you entered the foreign country with a Visa on a US passport then you retain US protection.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Not if you are also a citizen of the foreign country.

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Any links to officious readings on this?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Any links to officious readings on this?

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1753.html

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

Nice read but it doesn't say that I loose US protection which was my bone of contention.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Nice read but it doesn't say that I loose US protection which was my bone of contention.

from the post:

dual nationality may limit U.S. Government efforts to assist citizens abroad. The country where a dual national is located generally has a stronger claim to that person's allegiance.

Some other State Department web pages make the language a bit stronger and more definitive.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

For instance:

The U.S. Government does not encourage dual nationality. While recognizing the existence of dual nationality and permitting Americans to have other nationalities, the U.S. Government also recognizes the problems which it may cause. Claims of other countries upon dual-national U.S. citizens often place them in situations where their obligations to one country are in conflict with the laws of the other. In addition, their dual nationality may hamper efforts to provide U.S. diplomatic and consular protection to them when they are abroad, especially when they are in the country of their second nationality.

http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html

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For instance:

Thanks for providing the links, very informative.

But it doesn't say the USA will not help, it says it may hamper, which to me means that the USA will indeed try to help.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Thanks for providing the links, very informative.

But it doesn't say the USA will not help, it says it may hamper, which to me means that the USA will indeed try to help.

Well, read into it what you want.

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Well, read into it what you want.

Dude don't get all belligerent, not necessary.

What I am looking for is government writings that says tough luck we won't help you if you have another passport and you are in that country.

Sorry if I don't take your word, it's nothing personal.

[Hank_ 9,174]

I don't think the comment was belligerent.

Don't take anyone's word for it...

Some people when they see a wet paint sign have to actually check to see "how wet"

Edited August 5, 2013 by Hank_

[Tahoma 2,292]

Much ado about nothing.

I haven't heard of too many U.S./Philippines citizens who needed U.S. government help in the Philippines.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Much ado about nothing.

I haven't heard of too many U.S./Philippines citizens who needed U.S. government help in the Philippines.

The last newsworthy one was a Marine that was kept in US custody under SOFA rather than be handed over to the Filipino authorities, which totally pissed-off the Filipinos, again.

There is currently a Marin County, California official that absconded to the Philippines with a big fat investment check the county is trying to extradite.