Aside from the military that you mentioned, there are some other instances where dual citizenship is not allowed in the US: 1. You work for the Federal government where your job requires security clearance (example: CIA, NSA, FBI, etc) 2. You work for a Federal contractor where your job requires security clearance (example: Lockheed, Raytheon, General Dynamics, etc.) 3. You are running for high public office (classic example: Senator Ted Cruz renouncing his Canadian citizenship)
Hello, Vlogger Grandpa! I am applying for dual citizenship next month, and It says that I need the PSA - birth certificate as part of the requirements. I only have the NSO birth certificate. Do I need to order a PSA birth certificate or does the consulate (Washington D.C.) accept NSO? Thank you.
Mubuhay po 🤓 my wife is a dual citizen and i am an American. Will I need a visa to visit short or long term? We are both retired and have a home there.
Apparently, discrimination against the upoked extends beyond the PH shores. The homepage of the consulate in la-la land greets you with a splash screen of such senseless paranoia while the city itself (and the rest of kali) have already ditched the poke and muzzle edict which got old a long time ago and that many didn't follow anyway to begin with. So such discriminated class of people cannot even go to the consulate to finalize the process of reacquiring their citizenship. Instead of unifying the people, they intentionally have been trying very hard to create divisiveness. Gee, I wonder why. What gives? philippineconsulateladotorg
By international law, the premises of any consulate or embassy are considered a sovereign extension of that home country's jurisdiction. They can implement their home country's protocols regardless of California's protocols.
Cause they are lazy and don't wanna work. Scared of a virus too. In the Philippines everything is open. Even tourists are back. Also no mask wearing outdoors. Just get it done at DFA inside the Philippines. Actually though,if you have 2 valid passports, you're already dual. Just renew your PH passport
You can but dual citizenship application in PHL is handled by the Bureau of Immigration, one of the most corrupt government agencies. It can only be done in person at the BI main office in Intramuros. That place is a circus. It is always crowded and you will be approached by 'fixers' who claim to know someone inside who can facilitate. Expect to make 3-4 visits because they will always find something in your documents that needs to be fixed. Just do it with the consulate that has jurisdiction over your state. You submit your documents via e-mail. If all your documents are in order, they will set an appointment for you to appear in person at the consulate. The cycle from start to finish takes about a month.
Hello thank you for doing the video. Just wondering if the application has to be notarized. The second page has a notary section. Also does the self addressed envelope need to be sent or is it only for passport application. Im doing the outreach here in Florida.
Yes, it has to be notarized but I had min Re notarized at the Consular office. Since your doing this through outreach, you might want to ask them since different offices have different requirements. Asked them too about the self-addressed stamp. Let me know how it goes.
Hi po prandpa....i want to appl u dual.and i dont have original copy of my birth... i requested from the phil... my question is.fo they accept scan copy from philippines
I was born in the Philippines after 1973 and my mom and dad was a naturalized U.S. citizen at the time of my birth. Can I apply for dual citizen? My dad is a dual citizen.
The requirement for those born after 1973 is that either mother or father has to be a Philippine citizen AT TIME OF YOUR BIRTH. If they were not, and only became dual citizen after your birth, my guess is that you don't qualify. However, I would encourage you to consult with Philippine Immigration.
pensioner will have good life here, fresh affordable foods in the provinces, fresh air, walking exercise every morning , private hospital nearby, im enjoying relax life
Hello sir Grandpa kamusta po kau..! Grandpa I’m currently holding a British citizenship. Upon acquiring my UK citizenship I changed my first name under UK law. Now I wanted to be a dual citizenship as I am Pinoy by origin. My question is can I be a dual citizen of UK and Philippines under my new first name..? Thank po..Mabuhay po kau.
On April 2023, I’m traveling / visiting siblings permanently living in Manila. Currently renewing my Philippine passport to enter as a balikbayan. I will bring along my US passport as well. I don’t feel the need to apply for a dual citizenship. I plan to permanently live in the US.
Hello po Grandpa, may konteng katanungan lang po regarding dual citizenship. I was married when I got my US Naturalization Certificate pero Divorced na po ako ngayon. My question is, am I still technically Single for Dual Citizenship purposes? Or kailangan ko dalhin yung divorce papers ko together with my dual citizenship application? Never ako naging married sa pilipinas.
Good information. My wife is a duel citizen and has papers for it but doesn't have a regular passport. It's very hard to get an appointment to get her passport in Los Angeles California consultant.
Hello sir.. I was born in San Francisco in 1968.. my father was in navy and did not become a u s citizen until 1971.. Do I file a delayed report of birth...or apply dual citizenship?? Thank you
Hello Po tatay , are you still here? May anak Po akong half American and half Filipino,Dito sya nasilang sa pilipinas ,enable to para ma avail niya ang SSI maipasok sya sa kanyang father how to process her dual citizenship that's the requirements Kasi
Good afternoon sir I hope you're aware that the Washington d.c. Philippine Embassy is only taking online appointments at this time and only for 30 day increments they say they're doing it four days a week and everyday at 3:00pm is the oak taking. I hope this helps your viewers.
"Oath taking"... I am residing in Florida and planning to apply in the Philippines instead of applying in DC when i take my vacation anytime this year. So, what do you think is more convenient. I appreciate your reply & advise on this matter. Thank you!
We have some questions about applying for dual citizenship for Me and my husband, we just have some questions, My husband Philippines passport is expired do we need to renew it first before applying for dual citizenship or can we do it on one appointment same day appointment of renewing the passport and applying for dual citizenship? Thank you sir can you help me with my inquiry please
Hello po. I want to apply for my dual citizenship. I was born in the US in 1987. I'm 35 years old now. My father was a Filipino citizen when I was born and never acquired his US citizenship. He passed away years ago so I have to do the process myself. I'm wondering if I'm eligible for dual citizenship and what documents I need? I'm also married to a current Filipino citizen. Salamat Po
You need not apply for dual citizenship. All you need is to file a delayed report of birth and you can get a Philippine passport. Talk to the Philippine Consulate and bring with you all documents such as your and your parents US/Philippine passports, US/Philippine birth certificate, death certificates, marriage certificates, etc.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you po. The delayed birth form is asking for an explanation as to why the birth was not reported. Do you have any suggestions on what I should put for the reason? I don't have a specific reason as to why my father did not file. Thank you po
@@JesseJemz you were too young to file a report at birth, and you don't know why your parents did not do it. Probably they did not know the requirement by the Philippines since you already got your birth certificate overseas.
The Outreach program was how we availed in 2017. The SFO Consulate representative came over to Denver, CO. We filled out our application paperwork, got interviewed, and did the oath taking the same day! Much better than flying out to SFO…
There are benefits for American citizens vs. Immigrant. You CANNOT get a federal job unless you are an American citizen. It’s ok if you have no desire of working for Uncle Sam! However, it is better to have dual citizenship to avoid red tape headaches! Either country, USA or Philippines…it’s your choice! Just make good and sensible choices. Go to the source and read the policy/guidelines, not rely on others or here say information. Do your own research…
When a dual citizen (PH /US )give birth in the Philippines , the offspring is a filipino citizen because Philippine laws applies to that child . It is not automatic that the child is an American citizen . Think about this other scenario and I hope it does not happen to you ..you are accused of a crime when you are in the Philippines the US Consul in Manila can not help you because you are a filipino citizen when you are in the Philippines . You are again an American Citizen when you are back in the USA . Just be careful and weigh your choices .Reflect on the hardships and expenses that you were subjected to just to have that US citizenship .
Good morning 😃 sir just to inform you that my friend just arrived one hour ago in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I share your blog about travel insurance she called her insurance for a letter about coverage for abroad and she said they honored that letter for the travel insurance requirements
Philippines assuming that you have renounced your citizenship is making it hard for us dual citizens that have not lost filipino citizenship. I am german by blood and with german passport but cant get a renewed Phil passport because of IC requirement. Identification Certificate can only be given by BI Head Office, making it very hard for those living in the provinces to renew their Phil passport.
It happened to me when i got stucked there in the Philippines 2020 pandemic time, i did applied for dual citizenship in the Philippines , took me about 3 months and i have someone to help me to file it so i got my Philippines and USA passport also i have the documents to show from the Bureau of immigration!
Hi paps!!!! Since I became an American citizen am I allowed to buy a property in the Philippines? What I heard is... I can but limited! Would you please explain? Thank you in advance paps I appreciate you.
@MRP.. Here's a link regarding this subject of inheritance: www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/bayanihan/2016/09/17/foreigners-can-inherit-private-lands-philippines/89947474/ Regarding land ownership by foreigners and "former" Filipino citizens, here's the link: sydneypcg.dfa.gov.ph/gen-info/162-land-owning-in-the-phils
Sir, how about tax wise. Should I file taxes on both countries ( Philippines and USA) Will I be taxed by the Philippine government on my retirement incomes.?
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Interesting. When you finally make it there and retire and create contents from thereon, I wonder if PH considers such income as being earned there even though your monetization payments go to your US bank account.
It's hard to get an appointment online right now, CA. You can't process through email or by phone anymore in CA. I wish I can send in my documents, but I just received an email regarding that issue.
Greetings Granpa, hope everything is well. I am a Korean born and raised in the Philippines. I currently have a SRRV under my parents, will I be able to apply for a dual citizenship for right of soil? Note: both my parents are Korean.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 sorry about the mixup. My daughter is logged into RUclips. No I’m not a former Filipino. I had heard somewhere that a foreign national was able to get citizenship in the Philippines and that’s why I was inquiring. Thank you for your reply.
Grandpa my Tanong po ako father ko born in USA but my mother was a Filipino citizen I was born in Philippines 1961 ,at dumating po kami rito sa USA 1986 bilang automatic us citizen trough my father ,Tanong ko po qualified ho ba kaming magapplly ng dual citizenship at paano po,at Anong mga paperwork na kailangan Namin,sana matulungan po ninyo ako.
Since you were born before 1973, it is your father who will need to have been a Filipino citizen at the time of your birth to qualify for dual citizenship.
Goodmorning po grandpa,matanong kolang po kung pwede akong mgkaron ng bahay at ng bank account sa pilipinas khit US citizen ako,makakaapekto po ba ito s pension ko sa pagretiro at pagtira ko sa pilipinas kahit pabalikbalik nalang ako dito sa US,parang pg winter dito uwi ng pilipinas, tapos balik Amerika pag-summer?...pano pong gagawing ko para ma-forward kong social security pension kosa bank account kosa pilipinas, nadi napo kailangan mag-dual citizen?... possible poba ito,pwede pong makahingi ng payo nio, kc po pa-retire napo ako,nandito napo kc ang pamilya ko (US),pero gusto ko parin pong maglagi ng pilipinas for old time sake (sentiment and looking back)diko po kayang kalimutan at iwanan ang aking pinanggalingan (there's no place like home)... maraming salamat po...
Ang US Citizen ay HINDI allowed bumili ng property sa pinas Condominium lang ang pwede. Pwede mong iupdate sa SSA ang bank account mo para dun nila iforward ang benefits mo, then kapag bumalik ka ulit dito sa US iupdate mo ulit ang SSA.
Hello Vlogger Grandpa! My name is Larenzo from California I want to play college basketball in the Philippines and hopes for pba but the thing is I’m only part Filipino help! Even my wife doesn’t know and she was born in the Philippines!!!
Hello po.. I try to apply for a dual citizenship but was denied. I was born in 1967 with a US citizen father and a mother who is a Filipino citizen. I have a U.S. passport since I was a young kid and never had a Philippine passport . I was born in the Philippines with a birth certificate.. I want to stay in the Philippines for a long time and I have to keep extending and pay the immigration and I can’t afford it anymore.. please help me what do I have to do…
I'm sorry to say that where you were born is not relevant in obtaining Philippine citizenship. Since you were born prior to 1973, your father will need to have been a Filipino CITIZEN at the time of your birth. Otherwise, you do not qualify.
Mother from Guam, father from the Philippines, but born in the USA. What's the process and requirements to become a dual citizen? (currently living in California)
@@vloggergrandpa2707 thanks for taking the time to reply. If my father was only a permanent resident at the time of my birth, where do I start? Can I do this without bothering my parents?
@@anotherstar8125 You can if you can get all required documents from them. Review the requirements in detail. If they have the required document, then it is not a problem. Otherwise, they will obviously be bothered. It will depend on information that they have.
@@anotherstar8125 You are already a dual citizen by virtue of being born in the US to a Filipino father. However your parents have to be involved. The first step is for the parents to file a late report of birth at the PHL consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where you were born. A person cannot report his own birth; it has to be the parents. The next step would be to apply for 'Recognition as a Filipino Citizen'. Then you can apply for a PHL passport. If you have heard of the situation for Eugenio Lopez of ABS-CBN, you are in a similar situation. Lopez was born in Boston to Filipino parents and was already considered a dual citizen at birth. He had to apply for Recognition almost 40 years later because he was about to take over as president of ABS-CBN.
I have a daughter legally adopted by me ( filipino citizen) and my Husband (American Citizen) in the Philippines..we are now here in US and got here a US passport,now her Philippine passport expired, are we allowed to renew it? Thank you Sir.
Hello! I'm planning to go back to the US around April or May of 2023. I am a dual citizen of both the Philippines and the US. By that time, I would have already spent more than a year (close to two years) in the Philippines. My question is, will I get questioned upon arriving at the airport in the US regarding my close to 2 year stay in the Philippines? What documents wilI have to provide if any? What do I need to present upon US immigration? It'll be my first time traveling back alone to the US as a dual citizen. I used my US Passport and dual citizenship papers to enter the Philippines but I'm also planning to get a Philippine Passport in the coming months before leaving the Philippines. Thank you so much in advance for your response, sir!
You should have no problem. As a US citizen, you can stay out for as long as you want. Same in the Philippines for dual citizens. When returning to the U.S., only show your US Passport. Welcome back!
Hi Grandpa, Hope you're doing well. I've been watching some of your blogs here in RUclips. I have a question about dual citizenship. Do I get back all the documents I submitted to Philippine Embassy? Also, can married couple get one appointment or separate appointments. Thank you.
All original documents were returned to me. However, if you are applying by mail, I would send only copies with a note that original will be presented when called in for interview and oath taking. Of course, I would try to get an appoint on the same date if their system will allow it.
Hello po I have a question po. Is it true that if you are not a dual citizen you cannot buy property in the Philippines? It’s so hard to get an appt with Philippine Consulate in San Francisco. Thank you po and God Bless.
Magandang hapon po Granda! I was born in foreign country. My mom is the foreigner and my dad is Filipino. Ang tanong ko po ay if enough na po ba ang foreign passport,phil passport, psa birth certificate and report of birth from consulate sa guam, enough na po ba yan para makaalis ako ng bansa this year? Sana po mapansin niyo. Thank you and God bless you, Grandpa❤
Hello po, I went online for appointment in Washington DC for dual citizenship and it says no available dates. But I clicked the legalization link that has dates available po. Is there a difference to make appointment under legalization and dual citizenship?
I am a naturalized US citizen in 2020 (former Filipino) residing in Florida and I plan to apply for a dual citizenship in the Philippines instead of applying in DC when I take my vacation anytime before the year ends. Is that possible vlogger Grandpa? Saan po ba mas maganda mag-apply? Thank you & I appreciate any advise on this matter.
@@paididoy • tlga? May mga nbabasa akong comments na mabagal ang processing ng applications sa pinas saka bka nangangana cla, you know what i mean? Ang lagay eh... 🤣😂😅
@@evelyndepaz5205 • ppano po b ang application, is it online or in person? I was thinking kasi kung d2 sa DC ako, magastos din bec of the plane fare ko pa
Your passport can be renewed at any time, though the Department of State website suggests renewing it within nine months of the passport expiration date. Passport processing by mail takes up to 10 weeks during the busier times of year, notes the U.S. Department of State website. Renew your passport well in advance of your travel to ensure you receive it before your trip.
I've noticed that on the requirements for dual citizenship listed for the embassy in D.C. it mentions "Cover Letter" as 1st item --- is this a formal standard form or something of an ad hoc self designed cover letter??
Hello po, ask ko lang po if gaano po katagal ung process ng dual citizenship if alam nyo po tska saan po ba mas maganda mag apply ng dual citizenship, sa US po or sa PH? Thank you po and God bless
It only took me the same before the pandemic. Now, it depends on where you go. I would prefer to apply in the U.S. if you are close to the Philippine Consulate, but for some people it is more convenient to apply in the Philippines.
Hi G,i have 2yr old son and has a Canadian father i like to ask what the steps i do to get him a dual citizenship what requirements have to prepare i hope u can advice me on this salamat po 😊
Hello Grandpa. We are dual citizens and the Philippine passport expired and cannot be renewed because we left the original RA 9225 Certificate and no photocopy either we have in our position. We want to visit Phil. Expired Phil. passport confirm you are still a Filipino, that being a Filipino, no travel insurance is needed. My question is, are we required to buy travel insurance since we will be using our foreign passport that is valid? Please advise. Thanks a lot.
Most likely. Although Philippines is computerized, they don't seem to be using it the productive way. They still want you to show papers. unless you can show it, you are a foreigner.
helo po kamusta po kau pwede po mag tanong may 2 pasport ako philpasport at israeli pasport need ko po ba mag dual pasport ang philpasport ko 10yrs po ang xpired nedd ko po ba mag dual
After you obtained your foreign passport, you will need to apply for dual citizenship and reapply for a new Philippine passport. Your old passport before you became foreign citizen is no longer valid.
Hi, I'm helping out my boyfriend on his dual citizenship, he lost his naturalization certificate because he moved states a couple of times. May I ask what to do especially the bureau of immigration is asking for it? He couldn't remember the date also when did he got it because it was a long time ago. We hope to find answers. Thank you so much 🥺
We have all the requirements that they need except for the naturalization certificate only. I also put in our folder a photocopy of his very old permanent resident ID, photocopy of his sss, and some school certificates in case.
Hello sir! I have all the paperwork needed for my dual cizitenship but my question on the application where it asks for a Philippine address, is that mandatory? I'm still residing in the US and just applying for a dual.
I'm a dual citizen (US-Phil)..planning on retiring in Spain..is it accurate that you can get your "Nacionalidad" / 3rd citizenship because of "jus sanguinis" without affecting your other citizenship especially for former colonies of Spain (i.e. Philippines, Andorra, Portugal, etc).
You can but it depends on your tolerance for pain. Unlike the US where the process is handled by DFA, over there it is handled by the Bureau of Immigration, one of the most corrupt agencies in PHL. It can only be done at the BI Main Office in Intramuros. If you have not been there, the place is a circus. It is always crowded. You will be approached by ‘fixers’ who claim they know somebody inside who can facilitate. They will not tell all at one time, but most of the documents will require to be notarized. If you changed your name during naturalization (from Pedro to Peter or from Juan to John), you will encounter a lot more hurdles. Expect to make at least 5 trips to the BI office and imagine what you have to endure if you are staying outside Metro Manila. The fees are actually more expensive. 3,000 PHP at BI versus 50 USD at the consulate. If you can afford it, there are accredited law firms who can handle the process for you, for a fee, of course. But, why would you want to do it there instead of the easier process at the nearest consulate???
@Gregory Probst, one month at the consulate? That too much time. It took me only one day to submit my application, sworn in in the afternoon and done before 3pm.
@@paididoy Correct. But the original question was about applying for dual citizenship in PHL, not about passport. Dual citizenship applications in the US are handled by the consulates (which are under the DFA) but are handled by BI if you apply in PHL.
@@paididoy The same day processing for dual citizenship was before the Covid pandemic, when walk-in applicants were allowed. The process during the pandemic is for the applicant to submit his documents via e-mail. If the documents are in order, you will be assigned an appointment to appear at the consulate. That new process during the pandemic is the one that takes a month.
Hello po, my mom said that she has already reported my birth here in the Philippines, how will I prove it? Does that mean po ba na may record na po ako sa psa or nso? Pano po? And also my mom is a Filipina and I was born in the USA will I lose my citizenship as a American if I decide to apply for a dual citizenship here in pilipinas po Lolo vlogger??
Good day po sir, i just got my recognition as a filipino citizen recently. Gusto ko po sana magapply ng philippine passport. Paano po kaya ang gagawin ko?
Hello po ask ko lng po sana, sa pilipinas po ako nasilang at lumaki until the age of 17 noong, papa ko po is Finnish citizen po at mama konis pinay, noong bata pa ako narehistro po ako as a finnish citizen po, noong bta pa ako pumunta po Kami ng Libya gamit po is Philippine passport,at bumalik ng pinas hanggang sa dito na po ako sa pinas lumaki at nag Aral hanggang sa edad na 17 kinuha po ako ng papa ko gamit po ang Finnish passport ko po, after 7 yrs na tumira ako sa Finland umuwi akonng pinas gamit ang Finnish passport at d na po ako bumalik ng Finland 13yrs na po ako dito sa pinas po at makapagtrabaho po ako, nagbabayad din po ako ng tax sa pinas l, this year po nagrenew po ako ng Finnish passport at Philippine passport diniclare ko po na may foreign passport po ako hinanapan ako ng local certificate at psa, tanong ko po sana sir Kong mag exit po ako sa pilipinas d na po ba ako mahold Kong nakikita nila sa system nila na matagal ako tumira sa pilipinas? Dual na po ba ako Sana po mabigyan ng pansin itong problems ko po kinakabahan pontalaga ako...sabi Kasi ng taga dfa na ipapakita ko lng dw ang Philippine passport ko, tapos ung pinagbilhan ko Ng ticket sabi nila ibigay konlng dw sa io ang both passports ko Sana po matulungan nyo po ako. Salamat
i am planning to apply for dual citizenship. i changed my last name(surname) when i was naturalized(U.S) i dont have any documents other my naturalization certificate. my question is, do i need any more documents when applying for dual citizenship? my birth certificate(NSO) and old phil. passport shows my former/old surname. will phil. consulate honor my application?
I guess you have to show proof that you are really who you are--i.e. by presenting some document. Check with Philippine Consulate on how to resolve your dilemma.
Hello po, I’m a dual citizen po. I want to visit Philippines this coming May. The problem is my Phil passport has expired. Are they going to consider me as a foreigner and will require me to get a travel insurance po?
Kabayan ako nman ay natural born sa pinas,at meron akong old philippines passport na hawak,automatic ba na ako ay still pilipino citizen khit na akoy US citizen na? Pls kabayan i need to know?
No, you're not Filipino citizen anymore once you became US CITIZEN. Your old Philippine Passport is no longer valid once you took an oath as foreign citizen. You need to re-apply again to have a dual citizenship.
Appointments are hard to find. Nonexistent most of the time whenever I check. It’s a joke. Can’t even look months or years ahead if they are so booked. I am talking about Los Angeles Consulate. Typical Filipino and gives you a glimpse of how things are in the Philippines.
Kailangan bigyan ng attention ang Phil Embassy dito sa USA bakit mahirap maki pag appt in applying for dual citizen? Imagine naka kuha kana ng slot bigla na wala . The following day nag follow up sagot mayroon ka na appt. Pagdating ng date pumila para lang sabihin wala dito sa lista ang name mo
If a child was born in the USA to green card holders then the parents at a later time naturalize, does the child lose Filipino citizenship? Also, does a greencard holder child lose Filipino citizenship when the parents naturalize? If so, how do these children become dual citizens?
Give an example of the dates when the children were born. That is an important aspect regarding the law on dual citizenship. Dates of birth of those children are important.
For that particular situation, the child is already a dual citizen at birth. He is an American citizen because he was born in the US (principle of Jus Soli) and he is also a PHL citizen because his parents were PHL citizens at the time of birth (principle of Jus Sanguinis). The parents should file a Report of Birth at the PHL consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where the birth took place. The famous example here is Eugenio 'Gabby' Lopez III of ABS-CBN. Gabby was born in Boston to PHL citizen parents. As his lawyers testified before the House of Representatives in 2020, Gabby was a dual citizen at birth. Unfortunately, his parents did not file a Report of Birth with Consulate in New York. He had to file a Late Report of Birth and request a Recognition as a Filipino Citizen from BI when he took over ABS-CBN in the 1990's.
@@ceuser3555 since both parents already lost Philippine citizenship, one question is: did the parents report their births to the Philippine consulate? If not they should do it soon. Both parents should prove that the children were born before they were naturalized so the kids can retain their dual citizenship automatically. Without the knowledge of the Philippine government that those kids were born before the parents got naturalized, those kids are assumed to be US citizens since they were born in the USA. Also I would suggest the parents to get them Philippine passports as well at the time of reporting of births of the children. That will prove that these children are Philippine citizens. But of course those children can also avail of blue passports if they wish to have one. Now they are TRULY DUAL CITIZENS with 2 passports.
I lost or misplaced by Philippine certificate for dual citizebship issued to me by the Phil Embassy in Chicago. What do I do? How do I get a new copy. I am renewing my expired Phil passport.
As you know, many filipinos do not have Birth Certificates stored in database at PSO. What is the required alternative for missing Birth Certificate specially for people born in the 1940s? I have a Baptismal Certificate.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 I believed you, I knew that the Philippine government has NO convenient options. Always on the difficult side. Thank you, Grandpa.
The US don't give out dual citizenship. In fact, the US do not recognize dual citizenship. They only care whether you're a US citizen, permanent resident or have a visa.
It used to be the same day before the pandemic. I don't even know if they require an appointment today or if they now allow walk in. Call the Philippine Consulate.
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Aside from the military that you mentioned, there are some other instances where dual citizenship is not allowed in the US:
1. You work for the Federal government where your job requires security clearance (example: CIA, NSA, FBI, etc)
2. You work for a Federal contractor where your job requires security clearance (example: Lockheed, Raytheon, General Dynamics, etc.)
3. You are running for high public office (classic example: Senator Ted Cruz renouncing his Canadian citizenship)
Grandpa do you have to bring original documents or notarized copy is good enough? TIA
Hello, Vlogger Grandpa!
I am applying for dual citizenship next month, and It says that I need the PSA - birth certificate as part of the requirements. I only have the NSO birth certificate. Do I need to order a PSA birth certificate or does the consulate (Washington D.C.) accept NSO?
Thank you.
Yes, that will be okay. It is the same. They just changed the name.
Mubuhay po 🤓 my wife is a dual citizen and i am an American. Will I need a visa to visit short or long term? We are both retired and have a home there.
Kailangan po ba ng apostille sa philippine birth certificate? Thank you po
They say that birth certificate must come from PSA. Try using U.S. Naturalization Certificate that may show original citizenship.
Apparently, discrimination against the upoked extends beyond the PH shores. The homepage of the consulate in la-la land greets you with a splash screen of such senseless paranoia while the city itself (and the rest of kali) have already ditched the poke and muzzle edict which got old a long time ago and that many didn't follow anyway to begin with. So such discriminated class of people cannot even go to the consulate to finalize the process of reacquiring their citizenship. Instead of unifying the people, they intentionally have been trying very hard to create divisiveness. Gee, I wonder why. What gives? philippineconsulateladotorg
By international law, the premises of any consulate or embassy are considered a sovereign extension of that home country's jurisdiction. They can implement their home country's protocols regardless of California's protocols.
@@92646snake Oh gee, I didn't know that. /s
That being said, you totally missed the crux of my comment.
Cause they are lazy and don't wanna work. Scared of a virus too. In the Philippines everything is open. Even tourists are back. Also no mask wearing outdoors. Just get it done at DFA inside the Philippines. Actually though,if you have 2 valid passports, you're already dual. Just renew your PH passport
Can you apply dual citizenship in the Philippines or it has to be done in our embassies. The close one to me is SF or LA.
You can but dual citizenship application in PHL is handled by the Bureau of Immigration, one of the most corrupt government agencies. It can only be done in person at the BI main office in Intramuros. That place is a circus. It is always crowded and you will be approached by 'fixers' who claim to know someone inside who can facilitate. Expect to make 3-4 visits because they will always find something in your documents that needs to be fixed.
Just do it with the consulate that has jurisdiction over your state. You submit your documents via e-mail. If all your documents are in order, they will set an appointment for you to appear in person at the consulate. The cycle from start to finish takes about a month.
Hello thank you for doing the video. Just wondering if the application has to be notarized. The second page has a notary section. Also does the self addressed envelope need to be sent or is it only for passport application. Im doing the outreach here in Florida.
Yes, it has to be notarized but I had min Re notarized at the Consular office. Since your doing this through outreach, you might want to ask them since different offices have different requirements. Asked them too about the self-addressed stamp. Let me know how it goes.
Hi po prandpa....i want to appl u dual.and i dont have original copy of my birth... i requested from the phil... my question is.fo they accept scan copy from philippines
You have to obtain a PSA birth certificate. You can google it to find out how to get it.
Thank you very much Vlogger Grandpa, for the easy to understand step by step procedure on how to apply for Phil. Dual citizenship.
You are very welcome
salamat lolo maybe di na muna dont want to get drafted 😅
I was born in the Philippines after 1973 and my mom and dad was a naturalized U.S. citizen at the time of my birth. Can I apply for dual citizen? My dad is a dual citizen.
The requirement for those born after 1973 is that either mother or father has to be a Philippine citizen AT TIME OF YOUR BIRTH. If they were not, and only became dual citizen after your birth, my guess is that you don't qualify. However, I would encourage you to consult with Philippine Immigration.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 thank you so much for your response. Appreciate it po.
pensioner will have good life here, fresh affordable foods in the provinces, fresh air, walking exercise every morning , private hospital nearby, im enjoying relax life
Hello sir Grandpa kamusta po kau..! Grandpa I’m currently holding a British citizenship. Upon acquiring my UK citizenship I changed my first name under UK law. Now I wanted to be a dual citizenship as I am Pinoy by origin. My question is can I be a dual citizen of UK and Philippines under my new first name..? Thank po..Mabuhay po kau.
Please discuss the matter with the Philippine Consulate where you live and bring all paperwork including your change of name.
On April 2023, I’m traveling / visiting siblings permanently living in Manila. Currently renewing my Philippine passport to enter as a balikbayan. I will bring along my US passport as well. I don’t feel the need to apply for a dual citizenship. I plan to permanently live in the US.
Hi po … pwede pa ba mag apply ng dual citizen sa ngayon kahit U.S citizen na ako … thanks
Of course, provided you meet the requirements.
Hello po Grandpa, may konteng katanungan lang po regarding dual citizenship. I was married when I got my US Naturalization Certificate pero Divorced na po ako ngayon. My question is, am I still technically Single for Dual Citizenship purposes? Or kailangan ko dalhin yung divorce papers ko together with my dual citizenship application? Never ako naging married sa pilipinas.
You are divorced. Better bring your divorce papers and all other papers when you apply for dual citizenship.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 salamat po Grandpa, mabuhay po kayo.
Geeweez, it will cost $555 to request a duplicate copy of a US Naturalization Certificate! (Feb 2023)
It’s $760 starting April 1, 2024
Good information. My wife is a duel citizen and has papers for it but doesn't have a regular passport. It's very hard to get an appointment to get her passport in Los Angeles California consultant.
Hello sir.. I was born in San Francisco in 1968.. my father was in navy and did not become a u s citizen until 1971.. Do I file a delayed report of birth...or apply dual citizenship?? Thank you
You will need to file a Delayed Report of Birth.
Hello Po tatay , are you still here? May anak Po akong half American and half Filipino,Dito sya nasilang sa pilipinas ,enable to para ma avail niya ang SSI maipasok sya sa kanyang father how to process her dual citizenship that's the requirements Kasi
Please discuss the matter with Philippine Immigration. All he may have to do is get a Certificate of Recognition if he/she meets the requirements.
Good afternoon sir I hope you're aware that the Washington d.c. Philippine Embassy is only taking online appointments at this time and only for 30 day increments they say they're doing it four days a week and everyday at 3:00pm is the oak taking. I hope this helps your viewers.
"Oath taking"... I am residing in Florida and planning to apply in the Philippines instead of applying in DC when i take my vacation anytime this year. So, what do you think is more convenient. I appreciate your reply & advise on this matter. Thank you!
What do you mean by Oak taking ?
We have some questions about applying for dual citizenship for Me and my husband, we just have some questions,
My husband Philippines passport is expired do we need to renew it first before applying for dual citizenship or can we do it on one appointment same day appointment of renewing the passport and applying for dual citizenship?
Thank you sir can you help me with my inquiry please
Hello po. I want to apply for my dual citizenship. I was born in the US in 1987. I'm 35 years old now. My father was a Filipino citizen when I was born and never acquired his US citizenship. He passed away years ago so I have to do the process myself. I'm wondering if I'm eligible for dual citizenship and what documents I need? I'm also married to a current Filipino citizen. Salamat Po
You need not apply for dual citizenship. All you need is to file a delayed report of birth and you can get a Philippine passport. Talk to the Philippine Consulate and bring with you all documents such as your and your parents US/Philippine passports, US/Philippine birth certificate, death certificates, marriage certificates, etc.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you po. The delayed birth form is asking for an explanation as to why the birth was not reported. Do you have any suggestions on what I should put for the reason? I don't have a specific reason as to why my father did not file. Thank you po
@@JesseJemz you were too young to file a report at birth, and you don't know why your parents did not do it. Probably they did not know the requirement by the Philippines since you already got your birth certificate overseas.
The Outreach program was how we availed in 2017. The SFO Consulate representative came over to Denver, CO. We filled out our application paperwork, got interviewed, and did the oath taking the same day! Much better than flying out to SFO…
There are benefits for American citizens vs. Immigrant. You CANNOT get a federal job unless you are an American citizen. It’s ok if you have no desire of working for Uncle Sam! However, it is better to have dual citizenship to avoid red tape headaches! Either country, USA or Philippines…it’s your choice! Just make good and sensible choices. Go to the source and read the policy/guidelines, not rely on others or here say information. Do your own research…
Complete ang requirements ang problem timing sa pag apply because nobody is answering. Schedule calendar is missed up
tungkol po sa travel insurance kami po bang ma nga US veterans posibleng ma exempt kasi po may US veterans hospital sa pilipinas
When a dual citizen (PH /US )give birth in the Philippines , the offspring is a filipino citizen because Philippine laws applies to that child . It is not automatic that the child is an American citizen . Think about this other scenario and I hope it does not happen to you ..you are accused of a crime when you are in the Philippines the US Consul in Manila can not help you because you are a filipino citizen when you are in the Philippines . You are again an American Citizen when you are back in the USA . Just be careful and weigh your choices .Reflect on the hardships and expenses that you were subjected to just to have that US citizenship .
Good morning 😃 sir just to inform you that my friend just arrived one hour ago in the Philippines 🇵🇭 I share your blog about travel insurance she called her insurance for a letter about coverage for abroad and she said they honored that letter for the travel insurance requirements
That is great! Thank you for sharing. Do you know what airline they used when they departed overseas?
@@vloggergrandpa2707 it’s Philippines Airlines
Thank you for this information 😊
Can you cover Tricare Procedures for US Military retirees in the Philippines?
Philippines assuming that you have renounced your citizenship is making it hard for us dual citizens that have not lost filipino citizenship. I am german by blood and with german passport but cant get a renewed Phil passport because of IC requirement. Identification Certificate can only be given by BI Head Office, making it very hard for those living in the provinces to renew their Phil passport.
It happened to me when i got stucked there in the Philippines 2020 pandemic time, i did applied for dual citizenship in the Philippines , took me about 3 months and i have someone to help me to file it so i got my Philippines and USA passport also i have the documents to show from the Bureau of immigration!
Hi paps!!!! Since I became an American citizen am I allowed to buy a property in the Philippines? What I heard is... I can but limited! Would you please explain? Thank you in advance paps I appreciate you.
@MRP.. Here's a link regarding this subject of inheritance: www.guampdn.com/story/news/local/bayanihan/2016/09/17/foreigners-can-inherit-private-lands-philippines/89947474/
Regarding land ownership by foreigners and "former" Filipino citizens, here's the link: sydneypcg.dfa.gov.ph/gen-info/162-land-owning-in-the-phils
@@vloggergrandpa2707
Thank you soooo much paps!!! 😘❤️ GODBLESS stay safe and healthy , we love you!!!
Thank you Sir very informative!😊
Always no appointment available in Phil Consulate NY. Been trying to schedule since last year but always no schedule available😔😔😔
Sir, how about tax wise.
Should I file taxes on both countries ( Philippines and USA)
Will I be taxed by the Philippine government on my retirement incomes.?
Philippines will only tax you on income you earn in the Philippines. Your US retirement pays are not taxed.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 , Thank you very much Sir, to the kindly reply.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Interesting. When you finally make it there and retire and create contents from thereon, I wonder if PH considers such income as being earned there even though your monetization payments go to your US bank account.
It's hard to get an appointment online right now, CA. You can't process through email or by phone anymore in CA. I wish I can send in my documents, but I just received an email regarding that issue.
G/pa you're very helpful to All Filipino. May God always bless your humble heart
Greetings Granpa,
hope everything is well.
I am a Korean born and raised in the Philippines.
I currently have a SRRV under my parents, will I be able to apply for a dual citizenship for right of soil?
Note: both my parents are Korean.
Sorry, no you can't.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you Vlogger Grandpa
It took so long or never for them to answer back your call or voicemail.
Hello Vlogger Grandpa. I was wondering if you happen to know if non Filipinos can apply for Philippine citizenship? I am a US citizen.
As I explained, dual citizenship is only granted to "former" Filipino citizens. Are you one?
@@vloggergrandpa2707 sorry about the mixup. My daughter is logged into RUclips. No I’m not a former Filipino. I had heard somewhere that a foreign national was able to get citizenship in the Philippines and that’s why I was inquiring. Thank you for your reply.
Grandpa my Tanong po ako father ko born in USA but my mother was a Filipino citizen I was born in Philippines 1961 ,at dumating po kami rito sa USA 1986 bilang automatic us citizen trough my father ,Tanong ko po qualified ho ba kaming magapplly ng dual citizenship at paano po,at Anong mga paperwork na kailangan Namin,sana matulungan po ninyo ako.
Since you were born before 1973, it is your father who will need to have been a Filipino citizen at the time of your birth to qualify for dual citizenship.
grandpa i need to get intouch with you but how? its important
Put your email address in the comment section please.
Goodmorning po grandpa,matanong kolang po kung pwede akong mgkaron ng bahay at ng bank account sa pilipinas khit US citizen ako,makakaapekto po ba ito s pension ko sa pagretiro at pagtira ko sa pilipinas kahit pabalikbalik nalang ako dito sa US,parang pg winter dito uwi ng pilipinas, tapos balik Amerika pag-summer?...pano pong gagawing ko para ma-forward kong social security pension kosa bank account kosa pilipinas, nadi napo kailangan mag-dual citizen?... possible poba ito,pwede pong makahingi ng payo nio, kc po pa-retire napo ako,nandito napo kc ang pamilya ko (US),pero gusto ko parin pong maglagi ng pilipinas for old time sake (sentiment and looking back)diko po kayang kalimutan at iwanan ang aking pinanggalingan (there's no place like home)... maraming salamat po...
Ang US Citizen ay HINDI allowed bumili ng property sa pinas Condominium lang ang pwede. Pwede mong iupdate sa SSA ang bank account mo para dun nila iforward ang benefits mo, then kapag bumalik ka ulit dito sa US iupdate mo ulit ang SSA.
Hello Vlogger Grandpa! My name is Larenzo from California I want to play college basketball in the Philippines and hopes for pba but the thing is I’m only part Filipino help! Even my wife doesn’t know and she was born in the Philippines!!!
Please check with Philippine Basketball Association.
Hello po.. I try to apply for a dual citizenship but was denied. I was born in 1967 with a US citizen father and a mother who is a Filipino citizen. I have a U.S. passport since I was a young kid and never had a Philippine passport . I was born in the Philippines with a birth certificate.. I want to stay in the Philippines for a long time and I have to keep extending and pay the immigration and I can’t afford it anymore.. please help me what do I have to do…
I'm sorry to say that where you were born is not relevant in obtaining Philippine citizenship. Since you were born prior to 1973, your father will need to have been a Filipino CITIZEN at the time of your birth. Otherwise, you do not qualify.
When are they( Phil. Govt.) return the balikbayan program for non-dual, but U.S. citizen.
It is back now but you need to be vaccinated.
Mother from Guam, father from the Philippines, but born in the USA. What's the process and requirements to become a dual citizen? (currently living in California)
It does not matter where they came from. What counts is parents citizenship at time of your birth.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 thanks for taking the time to reply. If my father was only a permanent resident at the time of my birth, where do I start? Can I do this without bothering my parents?
@@anotherstar8125 You can if you can get all required documents from them. Review the requirements in detail. If they have the required document, then it is not a problem. Otherwise, they will obviously be bothered. It will depend on information that they have.
@@anotherstar8125 You are already a dual citizen by virtue of being born in the US to a Filipino father. However your parents have to be involved. The first step is for the parents to file a late report of birth at the PHL consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where you were born. A person cannot report his own birth; it has to be the parents.
The next step would be to apply for 'Recognition as a Filipino Citizen'. Then you can apply for a PHL passport. If you have heard of the situation for Eugenio Lopez of ABS-CBN, you are in a similar situation. Lopez was born in Boston to Filipino parents and was already considered a dual citizen at birth. He had to apply for Recognition almost 40 years later because he was about to take over as president of ABS-CBN.
I have a daughter legally adopted by me ( filipino citizen) and my Husband (American Citizen) in the Philippines..we are now here in US and got here a US passport,now her Philippine passport expired, are we allowed to renew it? Thank you Sir.
It depends on several facts. Please discuss it with Philippine Consulate.
Hello! I'm planning to go back to the US around April or May of 2023. I am a dual citizen of both the Philippines and the US. By that time, I would have already spent more than a year (close to two years) in the Philippines. My question is, will I get questioned upon arriving at the airport in the US regarding my close to 2 year stay in the Philippines? What documents wilI have to provide if any? What do I need to present upon US immigration? It'll be my first time traveling back alone to the US as a dual citizen. I used my US Passport and dual citizenship papers to enter the Philippines but I'm also planning to get a Philippine Passport in the coming months before leaving the Philippines. Thank you so much in advance for your response, sir!
You should have no problem. As a US citizen, you can stay out for as long as you want. Same in the Philippines for dual citizens. When returning to the U.S., only show your US Passport. Welcome back!
Hi Grandpa, Hope you're doing well. I've been watching some of your blogs here in RUclips. I have a question about dual citizenship. Do I get back all the documents I submitted to Philippine Embassy? Also, can married couple get one appointment or separate appointments. Thank you.
All original documents were returned to me. However, if you are applying by mail, I would send only copies with a note that original will be presented when called in for interview and oath taking. Of course, I would try to get an appoint on the same date if their system will allow it.
Hello po I have a question po. Is it true that if you are not a dual citizen you cannot buy property in the Philippines? It’s so hard to get an appt with Philippine Consulate in San Francisco. Thank you po and God Bless.
Former citizens can buy/own land but limited in size. It's best to get dual citizenship no matter how hard it is.
Magandang hapon po Granda! I was born in foreign country. My mom is the foreigner and my dad is Filipino. Ang tanong ko po ay if enough na po ba ang foreign passport,phil passport, psa birth certificate and report of birth from consulate sa guam, enough na po ba yan para makaalis ako ng bansa this year? Sana po mapansin niyo. Thank you and God bless you, Grandpa❤
@Joseph Joseph. That is covered in one of my vlogs. Here's the link to my channel. studio.ruclips.net/channel/UCYU70S4jYvhw0BOetMFdD6Aplaylists
Good Morning sir
What about taxes. If you are receiving pension and ss in the US.
Are they taxable.
If not, what are taxable for dual citizen
As a dual citizen, you are only taxed on Philippine-source income in the Philippines. In the U.S., you will be taxed on worldwide income...everything!
Hello po, I went online for appointment in Washington DC for dual citizenship and it says no available dates. But I clicked the legalization link that has dates available po. Is there a difference to make appointment under legalization and dual citizenship?
Yes! Legalization is like notarization of document.
I am a naturalized US citizen in 2020 (former Filipino) residing in Florida and I plan to apply for a dual citizenship in the Philippines instead of applying in DC when I take my vacation anytime before the year ends. Is that possible vlogger Grandpa? Saan po ba mas maganda mag-apply? Thank you & I appreciate any advise on this matter.
Opo.
Sa Philippines ka na lang mag apply. Mas mabilis.
@@paididoy • tlga? May mga nbabasa akong comments na mabagal ang processing ng applications sa pinas saka bka nangangana cla, you know what i mean? Ang lagay eh... 🤣😂😅
Dito sa LA ang March wala na.
@@evelyndepaz5205 • ppano po b ang application, is it online or in person? I was thinking kasi kung d2 sa DC ako, magastos din bec of the plane fare ko pa
Grandpa, can l renew my passport 6 months before the expiry date?
I'm an American citizen. Thank you
Your passport can be renewed at any time, though the Department of State website suggests renewing it within nine months of the passport expiration date. Passport processing by mail takes up to 10 weeks during the busier times of year, notes the U.S. Department of State website. Renew your passport well in advance of your travel to ensure you receive it before your trip.
I've noticed that on the requirements for dual citizenship listed for the embassy in D.C. it mentions "Cover Letter" as 1st item --- is this a formal standard form or something of an ad hoc self designed cover letter??
Sometimes, they will provide you with a cover letter and just have you sign it. It depends on the office and what cover letter they are referring to.
Magandang umaga po
What do you think is going on with the PHP
52+ to the USD
😱
Historically, the Peso exchange rate go up during the 1st quarter of each year. I don't think this is related to troubles in Ukraine.
Hello po, ask ko lang po if gaano po katagal ung process ng dual citizenship if alam nyo po tska saan po ba mas maganda mag apply ng dual citizenship, sa US po or sa PH? Thank you po and God bless
It only took me the same before the pandemic. Now, it depends on where you go. I would prefer to apply in the U.S. if you are close to the Philippine Consulate, but for some people it is more convenient to apply in the Philippines.
Hi G,i have 2yr old son and has a Canadian father i like to ask what the steps i do to get him a dual citizenship what requirements have to prepare i hope u can advice me on this salamat po 😊
@Jessy Jazz. That is covered in one of my vlogs. Here's the link to my channel. studio.ruclips.net/channel/UCYU70S4jYvhw0BOetMFdD6Aplaylists
Hello Grandpa. We are dual citizens and the Philippine passport expired and cannot be renewed because we left the original RA 9225 Certificate and no photocopy either we have in our position. We want to visit Phil. Expired Phil. passport confirm you are still a Filipino, that being a Filipino, no travel insurance is needed. My question is, are we required to buy travel insurance since we will be using our foreign passport that is valid? Please advise. Thanks a lot.
Most likely. Although Philippines is computerized, they don't seem to be using it the productive way. They still want you to show papers. unless you can show it, you are a foreigner.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 thanks
Hi sir! Is it gonna be the original U.S. naturalization Certificate or they allow a photo copy? Thank you 🙏
If you have the original, bring it. This is not the time to gamble.
helo po kamusta po kau pwede po mag tanong may 2 pasport ako philpasport at israeli pasport need ko po ba mag dual pasport ang philpasport ko 10yrs po ang xpired nedd ko po ba mag dual
After you obtained your foreign passport, you will need to apply for dual citizenship and reapply for a new Philippine passport. Your old passport before you became foreign citizen is no longer valid.
Does my wife have to become US citizen? Or can she be dual citizen as a filipine citizen?
Obviously, do be a dual citizen she has to be a citizen of both U.S. and Philippines.
Hi, I'm helping out my boyfriend on his dual citizenship, he lost his naturalization certificate because he moved states a couple of times. May I ask what to do especially the bureau of immigration is asking for it? He couldn't remember the date also when did he got it because it was a long time ago. We hope to find answers. Thank you so much 🥺
We have all the requirements that they need except for the naturalization certificate only. I also put in our folder a photocopy of his very old permanent resident ID, photocopy of his sss, and some school certificates in case.
@Jammy Bear You can apply for a duplicate but I understand it is very expensive.
Hello sir! I have all the paperwork needed for my dual cizitenship but my question on the application where it asks for a Philippine address, is that mandatory? I'm still residing in the US and just applying for a dual.
Say none!
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you so much sir!
I'm a dual citizen (US-Phil)..planning on retiring in Spain..is it accurate that you can get your "Nacionalidad" / 3rd citizenship because of "jus sanguinis" without affecting your other citizenship especially for former colonies of Spain (i.e. Philippines, Andorra, Portugal, etc).
Can you apply for dual citizenship while in the Philippines?
You can but it depends on your tolerance for pain. Unlike the US where the process is handled by DFA, over there it is handled by the Bureau of Immigration, one of the most corrupt agencies in PHL. It can only be done at the BI Main Office in Intramuros. If you have not been there, the place is a circus. It is always crowded. You will be approached by ‘fixers’ who claim they know somebody inside who can facilitate. They will not tell all at one time, but most of the documents will require to be notarized. If you changed your name during naturalization (from Pedro to Peter or from Juan to John), you will encounter a lot more hurdles. Expect to make at least 5 trips to the BI office and imagine what you have to endure if you are staying outside Metro Manila.
The fees are actually more expensive. 3,000 PHP at BI versus 50 USD at the consulate.
If you can afford it, there are accredited law firms who can handle the process for you, for a fee, of course.
But, why would you want to do it there instead of the easier process at the nearest consulate???
@Gregory Probst, one month at the consulate? That too much time. It took me only one day to submit my application, sworn in in the afternoon and done before 3pm.
@@92646snake , Passport are being handled by DFA not BI.
@@paididoy Correct. But the original question was about applying for dual citizenship in PHL, not about passport. Dual citizenship applications in the US are handled by the consulates (which are under the DFA) but are handled by BI if you apply in PHL.
@@paididoy The same day processing for dual citizenship was before the Covid pandemic, when walk-in applicants were allowed. The process during the pandemic is for the applicant to submit his documents via e-mail. If the documents are in order, you will be assigned an appointment to appear at the consulate. That new process during the pandemic is the one that takes a month.
Grandpa vlog, can a Filipino naturalized American citizen apply for a permanent residence in the Philippines. Thank you po.
Yes. You can apply for Special Resident Retirement Visa (SRRV). But, why not be a dual citizen. It's cheaper and you have more benefits.
Thank you granpa vlog. Takecare po.
Hi always watching your blog.I agree with everything you say..Travel Insurance should be recommended not a requirement.thanks..
Hello po, my mom said that she has already reported my birth here in the Philippines, how will I prove it? Does that mean po ba na may record na po ako sa psa or nso? Pano po?
And also my mom is a Filipina and I was born in the USA will I lose my citizenship as a American if I decide to apply for a dual citizenship here in pilipinas po Lolo vlogger??
Good day po sir, i just got my recognition as a filipino citizen recently. Gusto ko po sana magapply ng philippine passport. Paano po kaya ang gagawin ko?
Hello po ask ko lng po sana, sa pilipinas po ako nasilang at lumaki until the age of 17 noong, papa ko po is Finnish citizen po at mama konis pinay, noong bata pa ako narehistro po ako as a finnish citizen po, noong bta pa ako pumunta po Kami ng Libya gamit po is Philippine passport,at bumalik ng pinas hanggang sa dito na po ako sa pinas lumaki at nag Aral hanggang sa edad na 17 kinuha po ako ng papa ko gamit po ang Finnish passport ko po, after 7 yrs na tumira ako sa Finland umuwi akonng pinas gamit ang Finnish passport at d na po ako bumalik ng Finland 13yrs na po ako dito sa pinas po at makapagtrabaho po ako, nagbabayad din po ako ng tax sa pinas l, this year po nagrenew po ako ng Finnish passport at Philippine passport diniclare ko po na may foreign passport po ako hinanapan ako ng local certificate at psa, tanong ko po sana sir Kong mag exit po ako sa pilipinas d na po ba ako mahold Kong nakikita nila sa system nila na matagal ako tumira sa pilipinas? Dual na po ba ako Sana po mabigyan ng pansin itong problems ko po kinakabahan pontalaga ako...sabi Kasi ng taga dfa na ipapakita ko lng dw ang Philippine passport ko, tapos ung pinagbilhan ko Ng ticket sabi nila ibigay konlng dw sa io ang both passports ko Sana po matulungan nyo po ako. Salamat
I'm from uk can i get dual Philippines citizenship
Good vdo
Sir,could you please cover the procidure on recognition letter and how to getting it started and where to go
i am planning to apply for dual citizenship. i changed my last name(surname) when i was naturalized(U.S) i dont have any documents other my naturalization certificate. my question is,
do i need any more documents when applying for dual citizenship? my birth certificate(NSO) and old phil. passport shows my former/old surname. will phil. consulate honor my application?
I guess you have to show proof that you are really who you are--i.e. by presenting some document. Check with Philippine Consulate on how to resolve your dilemma.
Is it be original the US naturalization certificate?
why for wat reason
Nece sharing ❤️😘
how about japanese
Hello po, I’m a dual citizen po. I want to visit Philippines this coming May. The problem is my Phil passport has expired. Are they going to consider me as a foreigner and will require me to get a travel insurance po?
Perhaps Balikbayan. Just show your expired passport with Us passport. And renew PH passport when you're here.
Just show your dual citizenship (the 3 pages) papers. PHL passport for duals is desirable but not mandatory.
No travel insurance if you're Filipino
Kabayan ako nman ay natural born sa pinas,at meron akong old philippines passport na hawak,automatic ba na ako ay still pilipino citizen khit na akoy US citizen na?
Pls kabayan i need to know?
No, you're not Filipino citizen anymore once you became US CITIZEN. Your old Philippine Passport is no longer valid once you took an oath as foreign citizen.
You need to re-apply again to have a dual citizenship.
@@paididoy
Pwede ba sa pinas mag apply ng dual citizen kung sakali man na ako ay umuwi?
Appointments are hard to find. Nonexistent most of the time whenever I check. It’s a joke. Can’t even look months or years ahead if they are so booked. I am talking about Los Angeles Consulate. Typical Filipino and gives you a glimpse of how things are in the Philippines.
Allso Philippine Consulate in New York, always no available. Been checking everyday but no luck
Kailangan bigyan ng attention ang Phil Embassy dito sa USA bakit mahirap maki pag appt in applying for dual citizen? Imagine naka kuha kana ng slot bigla na wala . The following day nag follow up sagot mayroon ka na appt. Pagdating ng date pumila para lang sabihin wala dito sa lista ang name mo
Checked again today, Phil Consulate New York, same response, no available appointment😫😫😫
If a child was born in the USA to green card holders then the parents at a later time naturalize, does the child lose Filipino citizenship? Also, does a greencard holder child lose Filipino citizenship when the parents naturalize? If so, how do these children become dual citizens?
Give an example of the dates when the children were born. That is an important aspect regarding the law on dual citizenship. Dates of birth of those children are important.
For that particular situation, the child is already a dual citizen at birth. He is an American citizen because he was born in the US (principle of Jus Soli) and he is also a PHL citizen because his parents were PHL citizens at the time of birth (principle of Jus Sanguinis). The parents should file a Report of Birth at the PHL consulate that has jurisdiction over the state where the birth took place.
The famous example here is Eugenio 'Gabby' Lopez III of ABS-CBN. Gabby was born in Boston to PHL citizen parents. As his lawyers testified before the House of Representatives in 2020, Gabby was a dual citizen at birth. Unfortunately, his parents did not file a Report of Birth with Consulate in New York. He had to file a Late Report of Birth and request a Recognition as a Filipino Citizen from BI when he took over ABS-CBN in the 1990's.
@@ent3ngk4bis0te 2010 onwards.
Im not sure but the time my dad filed my report of birth he was a green card holder. I got my filipino citizenship through my dad.
@@ceuser3555 since both parents already lost Philippine citizenship, one question is: did the parents report their births to the Philippine consulate? If not they should do it soon. Both parents should prove that the children were born before they were naturalized so the kids can retain their dual citizenship automatically.
Without the knowledge of the Philippine government that those kids were born before the parents got naturalized, those kids are assumed to be US citizens since they were born in the USA.
Also I would suggest the parents to get them Philippine passports as well at the time of reporting of births of the children. That will prove that these children are Philippine citizens. But of course those children can also avail of blue passports if they wish to have one.
Now they are TRULY DUAL CITIZENS with 2 passports.
I lost or misplaced by Philippine certificate for dual citizebship issued to me by the Phil Embassy in Chicago. What do I do? How do I get a new copy. I am renewing my expired Phil passport.
Request another copy from the same Philippine Consulate office where you obtained your dual citizenship. I don't know the cost to get one.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 It was $20 three years ago.
As you know, many filipinos do not have Birth Certificates stored in database at PSO. What is the required alternative for missing Birth Certificate specially for people born in the 1940s? I have a Baptismal Certificate.
I asked about that with the Philippine Consulate and they said that you have to get a lawyer and prove your case.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 I believed you, I knew that the Philippine government has NO convenient options. Always on the difficult side. Thank you, Grandpa.
@@DanA-lf1mm you can apply for late registration at your local municipality then they will forward it to PSA
@@ef408 Thank you. What do you mean late registration? What's required to do it?
I have the same problem. No Bc but baptismal cert only. Too much bureacracy. Its mind boggling. I sm duscourage.
if the US and philippines are recipricol, then why does the usa give philipinos duel citizenship, but the philippines wont do the same
Is it d other way around
The US don't give out dual citizenship. In fact, the US do not recognize dual citizenship. They only care whether you're a US citizen, permanent resident or have a visa.
@ Dolce Amore Yes, it is the other way around.
Nais kong maging philippine citizen ulit po. Gaano katagal yong processo po?
It used to be the same day before the pandemic. I don't even know if they require an appointment today or if they now allow walk in. Call the Philippine Consulate.