Dual Citizenship Application:

[markiweiss49 4]

Hello vj members. I am wondering if anyone applied for dual citizenship Philippines. I would like to know on the application called APPICATION FOR RETENTION/RE-ACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP on the second page on the bottom, am I supposed to get it sign by a notary or do they sign it at the consul. Also the same thing on the application called PETITION FOR DUAL CITIZENSHIP AND ISSUANCE OF CERTICATE [iC]. Thank you for any replys.

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

**** Moving from US Citizenship to Philipines forum as question is country specific ******

[Hank_ 9,174]

Hello vj members. I am wondering if anyone applied for dual citizenship Philippines. I would like to know on the application called APPICATION FOR RETENTION/RE-ACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP on the second page on the bottom, am I supposed to get it sign by a notary or do they sign it at the consul. Also the same thing on the application called PETITION FOR DUAL CITIZENSHIP AND ISSUANCE OF CERTICATE [iC]. Thank you for any replys.

You only complete the APPLICATION FOR RETENTION/RE-ACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP. Yes you have your signature notarized before mailing it . The Petition form is issued later.

The applicant will be informed of the date for the oath taking before a Consular Officer at the Embassy/Consulate General. Prior to taking his/her oath, the applicant will be required to sign the Oath of Allegiance prepared by the Embassy/Consulate General. The applicant will receive his/her 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 Embassy/Consulate General, after the oath has been administered.

Here are the instructions from the embassy website: http://www.philippinesusa.org/index.php?page=consular-services-main/faq-main/#dual

Application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship

REQUIREMENTS:

Submit the original and one duplicate copy of the following required documents to apply for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship:

1. One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the duly-accomplished Dual Citizenship application form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink
2. Copy of Philippine Birth Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
3. Copies of Philippine and U.S. Passports (originals to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
4. Copy of Marriage Certificate/Contract, for married women (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
5. Copy of U.S. Naturalization Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
6. Four (4) colored photos, 2” x 2”, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant’s face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.
7. Processing fee of $50.00 (non-refundable), payable in cash or money order made payable to "Embassy of the Philippines" (or "Philippine Consulate General", if application is made at one of the Philippine Consulates General in the U.S.). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS for Derivative Citizenship

1. Ensure that the appropriate portions on page 2 of the Dual Citizenship application form are filled up
2. Duplicate original or certified photocopy of the birth certificate of the children and their non-Philippine passport
3. Three (3) identical colored photos, 2” x 2”, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant’s face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.
4. Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), per derivative child, payable in cash or money order made payable to "Embassy of the Philippines" (or "Philippine Consulate General", if application is made at one of the Philippine Consulates General in the U.S.). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

[markiweiss49 4]

Thank you Hank but we are not mailing the papers in. We are going to the Philippine of New York in person. Becaused we are going there in person, do we still have the application notarized or do they notarize in front of the consulate after my wife signs her name. I know if you mailing it in, you have to get it notarized but we are not mailing it in. Thanks Hank.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Thank you Hank but we are not mailing the papers in. We are going to the Philippine of New York in person. Becaused we are going there in person, do we still have the application notarized or do they notarize in front of the consulate after my wife signs her name. I know if you mailing it in, you have to get it notarized but we are not mailing it in. Thanks Hank.

No, wait and sign the forms there, the consul will handle the notary process.

[markiweiss49 4]

Thank you Hank very much.