Old passport after US Naturalization

[BB Family 299]

I understand one must “reaquire” Philippine citizenship after naturalizing in the US… but my question is what measures are in place to make sure this is done? What prevents newly naturalize US citizens from entering and leaving the Philippines on their unexpired Philippine Passport. I know you must exit and enter the US with yiur new US Passport (now that you’re a US citzen) but what really prevents the use of the old Philippine passport if it hasn’t yet expired. Thank you. 

[RO_AH 1,662]

2 minutes ago, BB Family said:

I understand one must “reaquire” Philippine citizenship after naturalizing in the US… but my question is what measures are in place to make sure this is done? What prevents newly naturalize US citizens from entering and leaving the Philippines on their unexpired Philippine Passport. I know you must exit and enter the US with yiur new US Passport (now that you’re a US citzen) but what really prevents the use of the old Philippine passport if it hasn’t yet expired. Thank you. 

Nothing. But eventually your PH passport will expire. If you want to retain your citizenship, why not just get it over with?

[BB Family 299]

2 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

Nothing. But eventually your PH passport will expire. If you want to retain your citizenship, why not just get it over with?

I just paid to renew it, I didn’t expect to get my naturalization interview and oath so soon. So it doesn’t expire for 10 years. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’ll eventually file for dual citizenship when I feel i need too.. maybe after my child is born so I can apply the newborn with my application. Just seems like a money grab to make people get a new passport entirely to “reacquire” citizenship lol.

[BB Family 299]

Also, where I’m located, I have to depend on the outreach program.. which only comes out 2 times a year.. and even when they come out, it’s a 6-8 out drive.. so really it comes down to time, money, and necessity lol. 

[RO_AH 1,662]

10 minutes ago, BB Family said:

I just paid to renew it, I didn’t expect to get my naturalization interview and oath so soon. So it doesn’t expire for 10 years. 🤷🏼‍♂️ I’ll eventually file for dual citizenship when I feel i need too.. maybe after my child is born so I can apply the newborn with my application. Just seems like a money grab to make people get a new passport entirely to “reacquire” citizenship lol.

Money grab by who? The US government makes no money from you reacquiring your citizenship. The PH government did not force you to become a US citizen. If you go this process you knew what was involved. Part of the (only if you want to remain a PH citizen) process is reacquiring your citizenship. Just think if they didn't allow you to reacquire it?

 

You would need to already be a citizen to claim citizenship for your child. A non citizen cannot claim citizenship for their child.

 

My advice is just get it over with.

Edited November 13, 2022 by RO_AH

[BB Family 299]

1 minute ago, RO_AH said:

Money grab by who? The US government makes no money from you reacquiring your citizenship. The PH government did not force you to become a US citizen. If you go this process you knew what was involved. Part of the (only if you want to remain a PH citizen) is reacquiring your citizenship. Just think if they didn't allow you to reacquire it?

 

You would need to already be a citizen to claim citizenship for your child. A non citizen cannot claim citizenship for their child.

 

My advice is just get it over with.

Sorry for the offense… I’m saying why make it a requirement to get a new Philippine passport just when you reacquire citizenship. Why not use the old one. I’m referring to the money grab to the Philippines… 🙄 I’m aware the us makes no money from the dual citizenship process.... Any way, it seems you took offense to a simple question. So I apologize.. I explained why I don’t “get it over with” in a separate post. So thanks for the advice. 
also when I referred to applying my newborn, I can gain dual citizenship for my newborn when I reacquire my own dual citizenship,   I just add the child to my application… that’s what I was referring to… 🙄

[RO_AH 1,662]

53 minutes ago, BB Family said:

Sorry for the offense… I’m saying why make it a requirement to get a new Philippine passport just when you reacquire citizenship. Why not use the old one. I’m referring to the money grab to the Philippines… 🙄 I’m aware the us makes no money from the dual citizenship process.... Any way, it seems you took offense to a simple question. So I apologize.. I explained why I don’t “get it over with” in a separate post. So thanks for the advice. 
also when I referred to applying my newborn, I can gain dual citizenship for my newborn when I reacquire my own dual citizenship,   I just add the child to my application… that’s what I was referring to… 🙄

I was not offended It's just a term I hear a lot for things that are normal processes. I do agree that if the information is all the same on your passport (no name change) then they should just honor it.

[hunny&me 274]

You may have a problem on your exit, they may ask for the travel document going in.  So, might as well use your US passport with your travel.  You can show it along with your Philippine passport so that you get balikbayan privileges, with stay of 1 year.  Also, on the forms you fill out, Country of Citizenship is often asked. You will have to say the truth of course.

Edited November 14, 2022 by hunny&me

[IWander 590]

Incoming passenger manifest will show citizenship that was declared upon departure.  This information is shared ahead of time to immigration.  They will see it.

[Mick Jones 14]

On 11/13/2022 at 3:23 PM, BB Family said:

I understand one must “reaquire” Philippine citizenship after naturalizing in the US… but my question is what measures are in place to make sure this is done? What prevents newly naturalize US citizens from entering and leaving the Philippines on their unexpired Philippine Passport. I know you must exit and enter the US with yiur new US Passport (now that you’re a US citzen) but what really prevents the use of the old Philippine passport if it hasn’t yet expired. Thank you. 

I know many who never reaquired Philippine Citizenship after naturalizing in the US, this is not a must nor needed.

 

The Philippines only started offering dual citizenship about 15 years ago.