 Dual Citizenship
Hello everyone, for those of you who would like to make the Philippines their permanent home, and are interested in dual citizenship, here are some info about it all.
Dual citizenship only applies to a Filipino citizen (or former) and her/his children (even if born abroad) but not their spouse.
As a foreigner national, one can only apply for a "Non quota Immigrant Visa".
This allows to permanently live and work in the Philippines (but not to own any land).
Later on, a foreigner national can apply for Naturalization.
The Commonwealth Act No.473 (June 17, 1939) dictates the conditions.
Among others, it appears that if married to a filipino citizen, a foreigner national has to have a continuous residence of 5 years (10 years if not married to a filipino citizen), he/she is required to speak and write English or Spanish and one of the Philippine principal languages and most importantly, surrender any other citizenship.
Only then, citizenship shall be granted.
Once a filipino citizen, one would have all rights granted to a filipino national, including the right to vote and own land and properties.  |