Dual Citizenship

[Union Jack]

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.

[Kinhason2]

Originally Posted by Union Jack

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.

Thanks for your info Union Jack.
Also I have the current Checklist of Requirements of Philippine Immigrant Visa, Non-Qouta 13(A) or 13 (G)
The 13 (A) Visa applies to the spouse or the unmarried child under 21 years of age of a Philippines citizen, if accompanying or following to join such citizen.
The 13(G) Visa applies to a former Filipino who is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence, including his/her foreign spouse and minor children.
The standard requirements are as follows:
-Personal Appearance and Interview
-Two (2) copies of duly-accomplished application form (FA Form No. 3)
-Four (4) Photographs (2"x2"); colored' Plain background; Full Front View; Proper attire
-Original Passport valid for at least one (1) year at the time of application for visa and 2 photocopies of the passport
-Original and 2 photocopies of the birth certificate
-Original and photocopy of police clearance
-original and 2 photocopies of proof of financial capability such as:
bank statements
Income tax returns
Other documents showing the applicant"s capacity to financially support himself/herself during his/her stay in the Philippines
-Original and photocopy of the results of the following medical examinations
Stool (Ova/Parasite and Occult Blood)
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Test(Blood Serology and Chemistry)
Chest X-Ray Result (the x-ray negative film must be submitted)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FROM FORMER FILIPINO & HIS/HER FOREIGN SPOUSE:
1. Original and photocopy of proof of former Philippine Citizenship of the former Filipino applicant such as:
Birth Certificate
Old Philippine passport
Old Seaman's Book
Other
-Certificate of Naturalization of former Filipino
-Original and photocopy of a notarized letter from the former Filipino requesting or petitioning the issuance of an immigrant visa to his/her foreign spouse.
2. Foreign spouse of a Filipino Citizen
-Original and photocopy of a notarized letter from the Filipino requesting or petitioning the issuance of an immigrant visa to his/her foreign spouse
-Proof of Philippine citizenship of Filipino spouse (Philippine passport or birth certificate)
-Marriage certificate (Original and Photocopy)
3. Unmarried children of a Filipino citizen under 21 years of age
-Original birth certificate or certified copy thereof
-Proof of Philippine citizenship of a Filipino (current Philippine passport, birth certificate or baptismal certificate, etc.)
IMMIGRANT VISA FEE OF $150.00 (US DOLLARS)