Dual citizenship application

[Cactus0430 0]

Hello,

I am a US Citizen and I would like to know if anyone could help me understand on how to apply and the process of applying for dual citizenship ? Do I need to be a citizen of the Philippines or dual citizen ignoring I intend to start up a business in Manila ?

 

thanks to ya’ll! God bless 

[geowrian 22,337]

* Moved from US Citizenship forum to Philippines regional forum. OP is already a USC. *

 

The US doesn't care about your other citizenships....just that you're a USC.

As for how to obtain dual citizenship, I'll defer to others. I moved the thread to help get answers suited to that question.

[MarryMe987654 244]

Found this link that may help you: https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular-services-2/dual-citizensh1p-ra-9225

 

How did you acquire your US citizenship?

Were you a former Filipino that was naturalized? Then you qualify to apply for dual citizenship (US-Phil).

 

You do not need FIlipino citizenship to start a business in Manila. However, if you do, the common knowledge is, you can only own a maximum of 40% ownership of the business. There are more stipulations to this on Foreign Investment Act of 1991 or RA 8179. You can read more about that here: http://boiown.gov.ph/db-main-final/foreign-investments/

 

This article might help you as well: https://enterph.com/blog/the-expats-quick-guide-to-starting-a-business-in-the-philippines/

[Hank_ 9,174]

9 hours ago, Cactus0430 said:

Hello,

I am a US Citizen and I would like to know if anyone could help me understand on how to apply and the process of applying for dual citizenship ? Do I need to be a citizen of the Philippines or dual citizen ignoring I intend to start up a business in Manila ?

 

thanks to ya’ll! God bless 

Too many unknowns here.     1- Were you a Philippine citizen and obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization?   2.  Or are you the child with at least one parent being a Philippine citizen at the time of your birth?

 

As noted already .. foreigners cannot own majority interest of businesses in the Philippines (see above ^^ )

Edited September 14, 2019 by Hank_

[Cactus0430 0]

On 9/13/2019 at 10:25 PM, MarryMe987654 said:

Found this link that may help you: https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular-services-2/dual-citizensh1p-ra-9225

 

How did you acquire your US citizenship?

Were you a former Filipino that was naturalized? Then you qualify to apply for dual citizenship (US-Phil).

 

You do not need FIlipino citizenship to start a business in Manila. However, if you do, the common knowledge is, you can only own a maximum of 40% ownership of the business. There are more stipulations to this on Foreign Investment Act of 1991 or RA 8179. You can read more about that here: http://boiown.gov.ph/db-main-final/foreign-investments/

 

This article might help you as well: https://enterph.com/blog/the-expats-quick-guide-to-starting-a-business-in-the-philippines/

Hello, I am Filipino , born and raised by both Filipinos in the Philippines. I became a US citizen via marriage to a US naturalized citizen more than a decade ago. I am wanting to know if now I am a US citizen and I intend to put up a business in the Philippines require me to be a resident in the Philippines since I no longer live in the Philippines ?

 

thanks 

[MarryMe987654 244]

Hello, 

 

Upon reading some resources, here are your options:

 

1) Dual citizenship - this will allow you to acquire two citizenships, engage in business, vote and own a land. You will have to pay taxes in the US and Philippines. More info here: https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/consular-services-2/dual-citizensh1p-ra-9225

 

2) Returning Former Natural-born Filipino - this is only if you want to reside in the Philippines permanently. This will allow you to engage in business as well. More info here: https://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/returning-former-natural-born-filipino

 

Note that #2 is different from Balikbayan Visa. Balikbayan visa info here: http://immigration.gov.ph/faqs/visa-inquiry/balikbayan-previlege

 

Hope this helps. 

Edited September 16, 2019 by MarryMe987654
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[Cactus0430 0]

On 9/14/2019 at 1:40 AM, Hank_ said:

Too many unknowns here.     1- Were you a Philippine citizen and obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalization?   2.  Or are you the child with at least one parent being a Philippine citizen at the time of your birth?

 

As noted already .. foreigners cannot own majority interest of businesses in the Philippines (see above ^^ )

both of my parents are Filipinos and I was born and raised in the Philippines. Married a US national many decades ago and evidently, I am a US Citizen . 

I was wondering if I intend to put up a business in the Philippines if I will be eligible and allowed to do so since I am no longer a resident there . It is a partnership business together with my friends who are Filipino citizens and residents as well.

 

Thank you 

[Hank_ 9,174]

3 hours ago, Cactus0430 said:

both of my parents are Filipinos and I was born and raised in the Philippines. Married a US national many decades ago and evidently, I am a US Citizen . 

I was wondering if I intend to put up a business in the Philippines if I will be eligible and allowed to do so since I am no longer a resident there . It is a partnership business together with my friends who are Filipino citizens and residents as well.

 

Thank you 

 

I for sure don't know the business laws of the Philippines.   You will have to do some reach to find your answers

 

Dual Citizenship can be complete through a Philippine consulate near you.  @MarryMe987654 gave you links 

[GEEPEECEE 12]

You should apply for dual citizenship as  returning filipino as there is less red tape being a filipino citizen. Regardless if you are opening a business you would want it in your name so no one else can pull the rug from out from under you. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

On 9/17/2019 at 10:02 AM, Cactus0430 said:

I intend to put up a business in the Philippines if I will be eligible and allowed to do so since I am no longer a resident there . It is a partnership business together with my friends who are Filipino citizens and residents as well

Residency and Citizenship are 2 different things.

 

Contact the PI consulate that has jurisdiction for where you live and apply to get your citizenship back.