Former Filipino Citizen

[Piscean 0]

Don't know where to post this concern. My fiance will be coming back in the Philippines on April. How long is he allowed to stay in the Philippines since he's an naturalized american citizen? I read something in USEM site regarding Balikbayan Status, where former Filipino citizens can stay for a year in Philippines. Is that a privilege for former Filipino citizens or they still need to register or apply visa?

[YuAndDan 153]

As long as they wish, PI recognizes Dual Citizenship, you do not lose PI citizenship when becoming a US citizen.

http://www.gov.ph/faqs/dualcitizenship_irr.asp

Edited March 2, 2009 by YuAndDan

[Jasman0717 9]

As long as they wish, PI recognizes Dual Citizenship, you do not lose PI citizenship when becoming a US citizen.

http://www.gov.ph/faqs/dualcitizenship_irr.asp

Thats not true. Filipinos have to reapply for citizenship after they take oath in another country. It is a formality but they still need to do it.

http://cebuonwheels.tripod.com/Philippines...Citizinship.htm

Edited March 2, 2009 by jasman0717

[Mrs.Cage 0]

As long as they wish, PI recognizes Dual Citizenship, you do not lose PI citizenship when becoming a US citizen.

http://www.gov.ph/faqs/dualcitizenship_irr.asp

Thats not true. Filipinos have to reapply for citizenship after they take oath in another country. It is a formality but they still need to do it.

http://cebuonwheels.tripod.com/Philippines...Citizinship.htm

Former Filipino citizens on balikbayan status can stay up to a maximun of 1 year, then they'll have to exit the country or else they'll be an illegal alien. My hubby stayed in the manila for 3 years, but every year he has to go back to US or he'll be penalized for overstaying.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

As long as they wish, PI recognizes Dual Citizenship, you do not lose PI citizenship when becoming a US citizen.

http://www.gov.ph/faqs/dualcitizenship_irr.asp

Thats not true. Filipinos have to reapply for citizenship after they take oath in another country. It is a formality but they still need to do it.

http://cebuonwheels.tripod.com/Philippines...Citizinship.htm

Former Filipino citizens on balikbayan status can stay up to a maximun of 1 year, then they'll have to exit the country or else they'll be an illegal alien. My hubby stayed in the manila for 3 years, but every year he has to go back to US or he'll be penalized for overstaying.

Permanent Resident Aliens also have to apply for a reentry permit to return to the US if staying outside the country for more than one year.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1333.html

Returning Filipino Nationals maintain their US Citizenship until voluntarily withdrawn, even after reaffirming their Filipino Citizenship.

http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_...s/cis_1753.html

Edited March 3, 2009 by Mister_Bill

[maritoni 3]

Don't know where to post this concern. My fiance will be coming back in the Philippines on April. How long is he allowed to stay in the Philippines since he's an naturalized american citizen? I read something in USEM site regarding Balikbayan Status, where former Filipino citizens can stay for a year in Philippines. Is that a privilege for former Filipino citizens or they still need to register or apply visa?

The answer depends on whether he is a natural born or naturalized Philippine citizen. As far as I understand, only natural born Philippine citizens will be considered Balikbayans after they obtain another citizenship (and are able to retain Philippine citizenship in such cases.)

If that is the case, he can stay in the Philippines for up to two years, , without getting a residence permit, after which a single day out of the country will be enough to reset the counter. (A long weekend to Hong Kong or Singapore would be enough)..I hope this helps...

[Piscean 0]

He's a former Filipino Citizen...Thank you guys! We dont need to worry if he will stay longer than 21 days. He wants to travel back in the states with us. Baka abutin ng months yon. Thanks again.

[-B&T- 1]

Tell your fiancé to bring his old Philippine passport or Birth certificate when he travels to the Philippines .The immigration officer in manila will ask for it so he can avail the 'balikbayan' privileges.

[Piscean 0]

sure. thanks!