dual citizen (philippines)

[ann55 0]

Hi!

Not sure if there's a different forum for this topic.. Pls let me know if there is!

My oath taking is in a couple of weeks and I'm really excited! But I do have some questions about being a dual citizen.

I want to keep my Philippine citizenship and I read on here (http://www.philippineconsulate-sf.org/passport.htm#3) that I need to retake the "Oath of Allegiance to the Republic (Dual Citizen)." Has anyone on here done this before?

Also, my Philippine passport does not expire until 2013 but do I need to apply for a new one once I become a US citizen? When I go visit the Phils, do I need to use both passports?

I'd appreciate any help!

Thanks!

[Dakine 26]

Hi!

Not sure if there's a different forum for this topic.. Pls let me know if there is!

My oath taking is in a couple of weeks and I'm really excited! But I do have some questions about being a dual citizen.

I want to keep my Philippine citizenship and I read on here (http://www.philippineconsulate-sf.org/passport.htm#3) that I need to retake the "Oath of Allegiance to the Republic (Dual Citizen)." Has anyone on here done this before?

Also, my Philippine passport does not expire until 2013 but do I need to apply for a new one once I become a US citizen? When I go visit the Phils, do I need to use both passports?

I'd appreciate any help!

Thanks!

My daughter has dual citizenship and when we recently went back we showed both. No need to get a visa extension or pay the P200 travel tax.

[jsnearline 2]

My wife has been looking into this too.

Your Philippine passport becomes invalid once you become a US citizen. You can no longer use it when you enter Philippines except as evidence to request the balikbayan privilege (1 year visa free stay). I'm not sure whether they would revalidate it or if you would have to get a new one if you choose to take the Oath of Allegiance. If you choose to retain dual citizenship, you will have to submit both passports when you enter the Philippines or you will have to submit your US passport and Philippine identity certificate.

Reclaiming your Philippine citizenship would require that you submit an application and then make a personal appearance at the consulate with jurisdiction of your state to take the Oath.

[AbbynSheryl 0]

u can put this post in philippines forum and i bet u that u will get much more than u looking for. good luck. abby n sheryl

[Completely 3]

Hi!

Not sure if there's a different forum for this topic.. Pls let me know if there is!

My oath taking is in a couple of weeks and I'm really excited! But I do have some questions about being a dual citizen.

I want to keep my Philippine citizenship and I read on here (http://www.philippineconsulate-sf.org/passport.htm#3) that I need to retake the "Oath of Allegiance to the Republic (Dual Citizen)." Has anyone on here done this before?

Also, my Philippine passport does not expire until 2013 but do I need to apply for a new one once I become a US citizen? When I go visit the Phils, do I need to use both passports?

I'd appreciate any help!

Thanks!

SECTION 3, ARTICLE 4 OF THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION STATES THAT "PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP MAY BE LOST OR REACQUIRED IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY LAW".

SECTION 1 OF THE PHILIPPINE COMMONWEALTH ACT 63, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE WAYS IN WHICH PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP MAY BE LOST OR REACQUIRED", STATES THAT THE FILIPINO CITIZEN MAY LOSE HIS CITIZENSHIP IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

1. BY NATURALIZATION IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY;

2. BY EXPRESS RENUNCIATION OF CITIZENSHIP;

3. BY SUBSCRIBING TO AN OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY; AND

4. BY RENDERING SERVICE TO, OR ACCEPTING COMMISSION IN THE ARMED FORCES OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY.

EVEN IF YOUR PHILIPPINE PASSPORT IS STILL VALID BY THE TIME YOU WEREISSUED A US PASSPORT, IT IS ALREADY DEEMED CANCELLED. AFTER YOU

SUBSCRIBED TO AN OATH OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE US, YOU ARE NO LONGER CONSIDERED A FILIPINO CITIZEN AND THEREFORE CEASE TO BE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT, WHICH IS THE ISSUING AUTHORITY OF THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT. IF YOU WANT TO APPLY FOR THE REACQUISITION OF YOUR FILIPINO CITIZENSHIP, PLEASE SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO THE NEAREST PHILIPPINE EMBASSY:

1. YOUR PHILIPPINE BIRTH CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE NATIONAL STATISTICS OFFICE IN THE PHILIPPINES AND AUTHENTICATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS IN MANILA;

2. ORIGINAL AND COPY OF YOUR OLD PHILIPPINE PASSPORT;

3. VOTER'S AFFIDAVIT OR VOTER'S IDENTIFICATION CARD;

4. ORIGINAL AND COPY OF YOUR US PASSPORT;

5. ORIGINAL AND COpy OF YOUR CERTIFICATE OF NATURALIZATION;

6. PIECES OF 2X2 ID PICTURE;

7. DULY ACCOMPLISHED APPLICATION FORM (TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE EMBASSY); AND

8. OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE EMBASSY