Dual Citizenship Application (R.A. 9225)
Dual Citizenship Application (R.A. 9225)
General information, requirements and application process
WHO MAY AVAIL OF DUAL CITIZENSHIP?
Natural-born Filipino citizens – citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship:
(a) Those whose fathers or mothers are Filipino citizens at the time of their birth; and
(b) Those born before 17 January 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.
WHO MAY AVAIL OF DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP?
Unmarried children under 18 years of age of those who reacquired Philippine citizenship
Children aged 18 or older at the time of the parents’ reacquisition of Philippine citizenship, but was born when either parent was still a Filipino citizen
WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES UPON REACQUIRING PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP?
Right to travel with a Philippine passport
Right to own real property in the Philippines
Right to engage in business and commerce as a Filipino
Right to practice one’s profession, upon obtaining a license or permit from the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC) to engage in such practice, or from the Supreme Court in the case of lawyers
Right to vote overseas in Philippine national elections (for President, Vice President, Senators and sectoral/party list representatives)
ORIGINAL AND 3 COPIES EACH OF THE FOLLOWING:
Birth Certificate issued by PSA/NSO. (If Birth Certificate is not readable applicant may be required to submit the BC issued by the Local Civil Registry or if there is no record of the BC a Certification issued by the LCR)
Original Marriage Contract issued by PSA/NSO
Certificado Literal de Nacimiento issued by Registro Civil (with English translation)
If married in Spain, Certificado Literal de Matrimonio issued by Registro Civil (with English translation)
Latest Philippine Passport (copy of data page only)
Spanish Passport (copy of data page only)
Copy of DNI (back to back)
Six (6) 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm photos taken within the last six months with white background
For minors (below 18 years) included in the petition, bring Original and 3 copies each of:
Two (2) 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm photos taken within the last six months with white background
Certificado Literal de Nacimiento issued by Registro Civil (with English translation)
PSA-issued Report of Birth (Birth Certificate)
Latest Philippine Passport (copy of data page only)
Spanish Passport (copy of data page only)
Copy of DNI (back to back)
Note: If the Philippine Passport submitted has been cancelled, the applicant will have to execute an Affidavit of Lost Passport.
Walk in to the Consulate, no appointment required (Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm except during declared PHL and ES public holidays)
Present your documentation at Window 1 or 2
Pay at the Cashier (Window 3), payment by Cash, Debit/Credit cards and Bizum are accepted
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