WARNING TO FORMER FILIPINO CITIZENS WHEN TRAVELING TO THE PHILIPPINES - 2024
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How do I correct my name on a PSA issued birth certificate? It’s a clerical error. What proof do I need to provide? Do I need to go to the PSA office in person? Thanks!
Sa experience ko nmn eh ung year Ang mali. 1889 nklagay instead of 1989. Pinkuha lang ako ng birth certificate sa local registry galing sa municipality Kung Saan ako Pinanganak. Ginamit ko un para makakuha ng passport. Nung nakuha ko na ứng passport q, ginagamit ko ứng passport ko na additional documents plus birthcertificate if may kukunin ako na need Ang birth certificate ko. Since then Wala na akong problem.
If you have an old birth certificate from city or municipality, you can use it to correct the error.
A letter of discrepancy ‼️you can get that from your city hall where you were born 😄 go to register office 😊 good luck 😉
Yes you must to go Philippine Statistics Authority in your area
It goes to show that the phil govt is making simple task so hard.When we all know you cannot get a passport without your birth certificate and i dont know any fillapino who carries there birth certificate with them on a daily basis!
Always like that. They make everything harder. Well i will carry mine just to obey the rules. No choice. LoL
@@rodalentarriela you do have a choice....DONT obey the rules ......thats what us westerners did in our countries and thats why we have rights.
Now, I understand why the Philippine immigration officer asked me if I used to hold a Philippine passport. It's for my eligibility for a 1-year visa-free stay instead of just 30 days. However, to further simplify visa-free eligibility for former Filipinos, most foreign passports show the country of birth. This should be enough for officers to determine if the person is eligible for 1-year visa-free stay instead of having to show an old/expired Philippine passport or birth certificate. Who travels with multiple passports in hand? We are not Jason Bourne, James Bond, or Ethan Hunt.
PH is a jus saguinis country (vs US which is a jus soli country). Being born in PH does not mean being a PH citizen hence a foreign passport showing PH as a country of birth is not a considered a proof of being a PH citizen (or a former PH citizen).
Military children who are born in the Philippines with American citizens' parents do not acquire Philippines citizenship.
I beg to disagree. If your foreign passport indicates Philippines as your place of birth then that goes to show you were a Filipino by birth. And since you change your citizenship, you are no longer a citizen of your birth country. You are now a former citizen of your birth country. Hence, in this case a former Filipino.
@@edwinavillorente5882 That’s my interpretation as well.
Thank you so much for the information .I do appreciated it. God bless and be safe
Thank you for watching!
I just wemt September last year and stay there almost 2 month's with my expired Philippines passport and my US passport i dont have my birth certificate but i just show my baptismal paper and they accept it planning to return and retire trying to apply here in US for my dual citizenship but they ask my original birth certificate and my marriage certificate to PSA since im planning to retire there i decide to finish my application over there i think its much more easier to apply back home since the PSA is over there im struggle to get it here hope my plan will work thank you for your channel and all the information here,❤
Thanks it’s very informative.
I have dual citizenship here in the US, is it okay to use my US passport to travel to thr philippones?
Hello po Mam, tanong ko lang po kung gaano katagal ang processing pag nagapply ng dual citizenship dyan sa Bureau of Immigration? Thank you po.
I appreciate your vlog information. However, I am also interested in your answers to the questions asked by your subscribers
Hi I just become a us citizen and I didn’t apply yet for dual citizenship and my son is a us citizen by birth my question is do i still covered of balik bayan privileges incase we stay more than 1 month sa pinas? Thanks
Apparently a lot of hoops one need to maneuver for former Filipinos and dual citizens which leads to confusion when entering and departing the Philippines. With two passports, what are the advantages and disadvantages entering the Philippines with a Filipino passport or a US passport? And what are the requirements for departing, when entering with one or the other? Seems odd carrying a Filipino passport but entering with a US passport and then limited to Balikbayan visa, is the dual citizen recategorized as a tourist after the one year stay after entering with the foreign passport? Thanks for keeping us updated and would appreciate some clarification!
That's why I don't even bother to apply for dual bec it's more complicated specially dealing with the Immigration in the Philippines plus they keep changing the rules and no consistency. I thought 1yr visa free is good enough given to Filipino balikbayan and u can always exit the country and back again inorder to get another yr of visa if u wish to stay more than a yr or so.
why would you enter with your US passport for a limited privilege when you can enter with your Filipino passport without restrictions? the logic of dual citizenship is that if you are in the Philippines, you are a Filipino. If you are in the States, you are American. Otherwise, what's the point of having dual citizenship if you want to be identified as American in both countries?
@@druwest3326 it’s not that simple; there are a few caveats which I hope she could address in a future vlog.
She needed to feature those questions in some other scenario. I had dual too and seems very straight forward if you will stay there for more than a month or a year then its imperative to use your local phil passport if not then use the US. US passport will give you ease of entry back to states and I trusted better if you get in some issues or trouble in another country of transit if you were a US passport holder and thats how I take it..those balikbayan incentives does not benefit me either as most pasalubong probably arrange ahead of time of my travel but may be some chocolates that you can’t send thru balikbayan boxes. As long you have local phil passport or ID you’ll be fine staying. Its more of a planning so I don’t see the reason to be confused going back home😊
@@r.davidgoliath2016 like TAXES for instance
Yes that's right: Atty. Macalintal, you are not allowed to entered the Philippines unless you must to apply a dual citizenship, because Philippines is now stricted a lot. Accordance by the law of Philippine Foreign Affairs Department
Can you please expound what is the executive no. 408?
Hey sis, I am currently living in US, I have an old BC from my local city some years ago, will that be a valid proof or should I get one from PSA? Can I get one while still abroad, which website? Thank you.
Yes. You can get a PSA birth certificate and have it delivered abroad.
I'm still confused about the "Former Filipino" designation. I was born in the Philippines of a USA citizen father and a Filipino mother. I possess the required Consular Report of Birth and a PSA issued birth certificate. Am I considered a "Former Filipino" for the purpose of obtaining a balikbayan visa? I do have a US passport.
Do you lose PH citizenship by naturalization because the Philippines' policy does not allow it? E.g., Filipinos can qualify for Spanish citizenship as a former colony. In this specific case, Spain does not require you to renounce your original Philippines, Mexico, Puerto Rican (USA), etc. citizenship.
Also, I did a first name change when I acquired US citizenship as a child. If I reacquire my Philippines citizenship, can I go back to my birthname as part of the RA 9225 process? I've never used that name and no one has ever referred to me by it, but the possibility intrigues me 🤔.
What the heck. In my foreign passport it says place of birth which is the Philippines . Doesn’t that suffice my former citizenship instead of a birth certificate?
Thats TOO sensible for The Philippines.
@@HandM80 Tell me why I may not. I carry a Philippine passport and a certificate of naturalization. Not to forget I have a Philippine birth certificate.
@@HandM80🥲
From the Philippine Consulate Los Angeles web site:
In order to avail of the privilege, qualified Filipino citizens need to present only their Philippine passports showing the date of last exit from the Philippines, which should not be less than 1 year.
Aside from their foreign passports showing date of last exit from the Philippines, former Filipino citizens need to present their old Philippine passport or Philippine birth certificate. In the absence of these documents, they can present foreign naturalization papers to show former Philippine citizenship or certification from adopted country.
Family members of the former Filipino citizen who are travelling with the Balikbayan should present passports and any of the following: a) birth certificate, in case of children; b) marriage certificate, in case of spouse; c) adoption papers, in case of legally adopted children.
@@daveramsdell4381 Unless the rules changed.My very first visit/return back to the Philippines was a breeze. All I had to show was my foreign passport. No other questions were asked. I was given a year of stay as stamped in my passport.
I travelled last month to Phils. I’m former Filipino, they stamped my passport a one year stay. they did ask only etravel barcode. the proof of Phil birth is the birthplace stated in foreign Passport
As a U.S. citizen ,when traveled to the Philippines last October to visit my future filipina wife i was not ask about a return ticket. I did however have the etravel code. Would that be the reason why i was not adked about a return ticket ? Also i dud not have the return ticket as the airline would not issue ticket until day of departure.
A return ticket is a requirement. However, it being asked of you is a hit-or-miss depending on the immigration officer you encounter. It also sometimes is checked by the airline staff upon check-in or at the gates.
im a dual citizen but i dont have a Phil. passport only certificate of dual citizen. Can i use my US passport for my entry in the Phils. and also for my etravel declaration. Thank you
Yes you can. If you want to stay more than 30 days, bring your dual citizenship papers with you as proof that you are a PH citizen.
I booked a flight to Manila and since I’ll be staying for more than 30 days I was asked to provide a visa to enter the Philippines. Usually I don’t stay that long so I just provide a foreign passport and no problem. So at the check in counter I showed both my foreign and Philippine passports. No problem. I’m here in Taiwan for a brief lay over.
Hello, I am moving to the Philippines to retire. I am a veteran, and would like to know if you can assist with the SRRV visa?
Can I apply dual citizenship in BOI Manila?
im a dual citizen but i dont have Phil. passport, only certificate of dual citizenship. Can i use my US passport for my entry and in the etravel registration? thank you
Yes you can.
Hello!
I have a dual citizenship and have a 17 years old son born in the US.. currently living in the Philippines with my 17 years old son. My question is.. everytime I have to go back to the Philippines the Korean air is always asking for a return ticket of my son.. is that how it should be? I thought he has a one year period of time allows him to stay without a return ticket to the US.. I hope you can answer my question? Thank you.
Every time you and your son travel together (again he must be traveling with you), with you being a PH citizen, he will always be eligible for the Balikbayan privilege. I would recommend always having a copy of his birth certificate showing you as a parent and a website bookmarked with the info on the Balikbayan privilege. This site can be any PH embassy website.
Aloha ! Thank you for your information, I will be home alone in the Philippines next month February, and I am former Filipino Citizen po, now naturalized US citizens. Please let me know po kung anu pa dapat kong gawin at dadalhin kasi I will stay for 36 days. Thanks
You just need your US passport thats all. A former filipino born citizen you can stay in the philippines without a visa for a period of 1 year.
Hello tanong ko lang po bakit po filipino lane yung former filipino? Dba foreign na dapat na line?
Balikbayans with old Philippine passport can just get a one way ticket to the Philippines. Is that correct?
Thank you.
Yes
What if, u r a dual citizenship US-PH., U only have a foreign passport and dont have the PH passport. Whats goiing to hapoen then?
As a former filipino, I don't need return tickets? Which line should i go, when i arrive at the airport?
This was CLEARLY stated in the video...try watching it
crazy how you waste time not being helpful@@jimw7916
If I travel with spouse and child and avail the Blackbayan Visa, do we need a return tickets?
This video clearly states no
Wrong.. 2:52 says Spouse and dependents do not need a return ticket. But in 4:33 says the Spouse and Dependents needs return tickets. So confusing@@jimw7916
I'm a former filipino. My son is 25 years old, is he allowed to have the balikbayan privilege if he travel with me?
You had mentioned at 2:45 that a former filipinos are exempt from return/onward tickets requirements and their dependents or immediate family you then mentioned at 4:30 that return/onward ticket is a must have for foreign spouse or foreign children traveling with former filipinos.. confusing🤔
Thats confusing really..i agree. pls make it clear, . Which is which?. To the owner of this video.. thank you..
Can a child of a former filipino citizen travelling alone in the Philippines get a 1 year visa upon arrival with the required Phil. birth certificate?
No. The Balikbayan privilege is given to the former Filipino. It is only extended to the former Filipino’s spouse or kids IF AND ONLY IF they are traveling together with the former Filipino.
Iam a former Filipino and I traveled last year and gave me 1year visa automatically without me asking for it or asking me for any supporting docs. I assumed they knew that u were naturalized born citizen specially when u talk to them in tagalog. I don't know if this is a new requirement to show your old fil.passport inorder to get 1yr visa, I thought that is a bit too much.
The old PH passport is not a new requirement. It has always been an acceptable proof of being a former Filipino. It is the prerogative of the Immigration officer to ask you a proof of being a former Filipino to be given the 1 year visa free stay in PH.
Your U.S. / foreign passport shows your place of birth (as the Philippines), that is why the immigration officer gave you 1 year visa, as a balikbayan.
@tonyandlornadelosangeles6115 Except for American children born in the Philippines with US military parents.
@@tonyandlornadelosangeles6115
Having PH as your country of birth -- is not a proof that you are a former Filipino. Read about PH being a ‘jus saguinis’ country vs US being a ‘jus soli’ country.
In this video you say at 2:52 that dependents of former filipino do not require return ticket.
Then at 4:33 you say that foreign spouses must have a return ticket.
I am confused does a foreign spouse need a return ticket, or not on the one year
balikbayan visa?
Good day and thank you
Family members of Filipino or former Filipino must travel together and comply with immigration entry requirements.
I have the same question. Does the Former Filipino/Balikbayan dependent need or do not need to have a return ticket?.. please clarify. Salamat po@@AdventuresinAmericaUSA1
A former Filipino can apply a dual citizen and have her oath taking in bureau of immigration in the Philippines can they apply to there nearest city ? for example Baguio city .Thanks in advance .
Yes they can or go to the Phililpine embassy in thr country you are in.
@@gav6808 thanks
thanks-about how long it takes to renounce Filipino citizenship in while in the Philippines please?
@@gav6808
How do I get my Balibakayan visa to travel to Philippines with my Filipino wife? Cause I will be doing my 13A Spousal Visa with C&G Consultant Ms Heidi company. I need to know what I need to fill out before leaving America please help Us tyvm
See @4:48, you’ll need to be traveling with your Filipino wife and your marriage certificate.
@@r.davidgoliath2016 so your saying the marriage certificate I got Apostille that All they need to see correct? They not going to keep it right ? So I don't need a return ticket when I fly in to Philippines what do I need to present at American airport so I can board if they ask
@@JenGioPhilippineJourneyyou should be exempted for a return ticket as you are a dependent of a Filipino according to her slide. Need to remember to register within 72 hrs before your flight at etravel.gov.ph …which basically removes the paperwork we used to fill out when we land in the Philippines. P.S. Make extra copies of any official paperwork and NEVER relinquish your original documents! If you really need to be extra cautious, obtain an extra set of official documents for your wife to keep separately or for a safe deposit box. Hope you guys have an enjoyable and safe travel ahead!
@@JenGioPhilippineJourney if the US airport tries to stop you boarding ....tell them to phone the local Philippine Airlines office regarding the rules.
This law regarding retention and reacquiasition of Philippine citizenship was already simplified by the SC by holding two valid passports is considered dual citizen. This was already settled long time ago because of the clamor of some citizens who affected by this law. Please refer to the jurisprudence issued by the SC.
Respectfully, there is a difference. It should be referred to as Balikbayan privilege, not balikbayan visa. There is no such thing as a balikbayan visa because balikbayans enter visa free. Thus, it is a privilege, not a visa. Upon port entry, state to the person at the window, "I want to avail of the Balikbayan privilege".
These girls can also live normally in Germany.
Does this mean they can't own property in the philipines?
They CAN own property even as a US citizen, but as a dual they can own a larger amount.
It seems our govt make it difficult to former Filipinos to travel and stay in the Philippines.
No, stop blaming the government. WE made it difficult for ourselves to travel and stay in the Philippines, voluntarily. No one forced us to relinquish the Philippine citizenship and pledge allegiance to another country. We did it on our own, we did it to ourselves, we made our own bed, we are sleeping on it.
Stop blaming the government for what we did to ourselves. Learn to start accepting responsibilities and consequences of our own action for a change.
@@Me-fm9zkso explain the additional restrictions for a Filipino passport holder that is a dual citizen! Individuals need to choose which passport to enter with and then deal with whatever protocol given when exiting or emergency arises. My understanding is that if you enter with a Filipino passport you forego any privileges/protections granted under the foreign passport. I believe you want the backing or support of your new country if/when things turn ugly! So it’s not a decision to be made lightly.
@@r.davidgoliath2016
I think you are correct - when it comes to like war or something worse like that.
If you enter with a U.S. passport, then US will have a duty and obligation to do everything in their power to protect/save you as their citizen. If you enter with PH passport, even if you have a U.S. citizenship, you will not be given the same priority.
There are so many pros and cons into having dual citizenship. And what passport you present when entering PH, will depend really on your purpose of travel.
I really don’t owe anyone an explanation. But what I can tell you is that, you will never have that issue if you stayed as Filipino instead of pledging your allegiance to a different country. As a dual citizen, you may be a Filipino citizen, but you are also a US citizen. Your loyalty is to the US and you didn’t become a dual citizen because you wanted to serve the Philippines. Let’s not be hypocrite. The purpose of you being a dual citizen is self-serving, only because you just want to keep the privilege of a US citizen, protected by its constitution, and also enjoy the privilege of being a Filipino citizen that only those who chose to stay in the motherland and continue to struggle, which you originally relinquished, should exercise. You should not be comparing yourself to them. Those are the small rights that they are enjoying over us. Let them enjoy it. You are already more privileged than them, and you’re still complaining.
You can always relinquish US citizenship and you will not have issue, and all your complains will disappear. OFWs/contract workers in the middle east and other countries don’t have these issues.
@@Me-fm9zk Do you think those former Filipinos now citizens of foreign countries will be a burden to our govt if they visit and stay in our country? If you say yes, then it’s better to visit European countries or Latino countries where tourist are much welcome.
Why does the government make it so hard? So many hoops to jump through. Makes a former citizen spend less time, meaning less money spent in the country. Bureaucracy in the highest order.
Your foreign passport also shows your birth country duh
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