The Philippine Embassy is a diplomatic post authorized to process applications for the retention and re-acquisition of Philippine citizenship under Republic Act No. 9225 (Dual Citizenship Law).
The process involves submitting documentary requirements, paying applicable fees, and taking an oath of allegiance before a consular officer.
Who can apply at the Philippine Embassy?
Natural-born Filipinos who have lost their Philippine citizenship through naturalization in a foreign country can apply at the Philippine Embassy.
In Australia, depending on the state of residence, applications may be filed with the Embassy in Canberra if the applicant is from states other than NSW, Victoria, South Australia, or Tasmania.
In the UK, the Embassy in London processes applications. In other countries, the Embassy typically handles applications for areas without a Philippine Consulate General.
What are the general documentary requirements?
Applicants must submit a completed application form, passport-sized photos, a Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)-issued birth certificate (or Report of Birth for those born abroad), proof of naturalization from the host country, a foreign passport, and an old Philippine passport if available.
Additional documents may be required for married applicants (marriage certificate), widowed applicants (death certificate of spouse), or applicants with name discrepancies (Affidavit of One and the Same Person).
What is the process for including dependent children?
Unmarried children below 18 years of age may be included as dependents in the parent's application.
Requirements for each dependent include a birth certificate (PSA or foreign), passport, photos, and applicable fees.
Children born abroad to at least one Filipino parent are dual citizens at birth and must file a Report of Birth, not a dual citizenship application.
What are the fees and payment methods?
Fees vary by country and mission. For Canberra, the fee is A$90.00 for principal applicants and A$45.00 per dependent.
For Sydney, the principal applicant fee is A$90.00. For London, the fee is GBP 46.00 for adults and GBP 23.00 for minor dependents.
For Calgary, the fee is CAD 77.50 for the principal applicant and CAD 38.75 per dependent.
Payments are typically accepted via postal money order, bank draft, or cashier's check.
What is the oath-taking process?
After submission and evaluation, applicants will be contacted for an oath-taking ceremony. The oath is taken in front of a consular officer.
For dual citizenship to take effect, the petitioner and their dependents must recite the oath.
In some missions, applicants may be required to appear in person at the mission for the oath-taking.
In others, applicants are scheduled for the ceremony after their application is found to be in order.