CITIZEN'S CHARTER
Petition for Reacquisition/Retention of Philippine Citizenship
Republic Act 9225 otherwise known as the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (more popularly known as the Dual Citizenship Law) enables former natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of another country to reacquire/retain their Philippine citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before a Philippine Consular Officer. Upon reacquiring their Philippine citizenship, they shall enjoy full civil, economic and political rights as Filipinos.
Under the principle of derivative citizenship, unmarried children below eighteen (18) years of age, whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted, of former Filipino parents who reacquired their Philippine citizenship under this law, may also be deemed Filipino citizens, if they are included in the parent’s application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship.
| Office or Division: | Dual Citizenship Section |
| Classification: | Complex |
| Type of Transaction: | G2C |
| Who may avail: |
Former natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of another country Unmarried children below eighteen (18) years of age, whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted, of former Filipino parents who reacquired their Philippine citizenship under this law |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| Confirmed online appointment (except for Filipino citizens who can avail of the Courtesy Lane including seniors, pregnant women, persons with disabilities, and minors 7 years old and below) | Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu website (honolulupcg.dfa.gov.ph) |
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Accomplished application form (3 originals) (Applications and copies of supporting documents sent by mail should be notarized.) |
Philippine Consulate General in Honolulu or downloadable from its website |
| Four (4) 2x2 colored recent photos of applicant (applicant to wear shirt with collar, no eyeglasses) | Photo studio |
| Birth Certificate (original and 3 copies) | Local Civil Registrar/National Statistics Office/ Philippine Statistics Authority |
| Old Philippine passport (original and 3 copies) | c/o applicant |
| Certificate of Naturalization (original and 3 copies) | US Citizenship and Immigration Services |
| Foreign Passport (original and 3 copies) | State Passport Office, concerned government agency |
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For married women: Marriage Certificate, if married in the Philippines, or Marriage Contract/Report of Marriage, if married abroad (original and 3 copies) |
For marriage contracted in the Philippines or abroad and reported to a Philippine embassy/consulate - Local Civil Registrar/National Statistics Office/ Philippine Statistics Authority For marriage contracted abroad but not reported to a Philippine embassy/consulate - State Department of Health/concerned government agency |
| For widow/ed: Death certificate of spouse (original and 3 copies) |
For death in the Philippines or abroad and reported to a Philippine embassy/consulate - Local Civil Registrar/National Statistics Office/ Philippine Statistics Authority For death abroad but not reported to a Philippine embassy/consulate - State Department of Health/concerned government agency |
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If divorced: Marriage Certificate and Divorce Decree. (original and 3 copies) |
For marriage contracted in the Philippines or abroad and reported to a Philippine embassy/consulate - Local Civil Registrar/National Statistics Office/ Philippine Statistics Authority For marriage contracted abroad but not reported to a Philippine embassy/consulate - State Department of Health/concerned government agency Divorce Decree – State Department of Health/concerned government agency |
| Client Steps | Agency Actions | Fees to be Paid | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
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1. Go to PCG on day and time of appointment; wait for number to be called For Courtesy Lane clients, log-in at Qless kiosk and wait for number to be called |
1. Summon client | None |
Consular Assistant
Dual Citizenship Section
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| 2. Submit documents for processing and evaluation | 2. Receive, assess and evaluate completeness of documents; informs applicant of oath taking schedule | None | 10 minutes |
Consular Assistant
Dual Citizenship Section
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| 3. Submit application forms and copies of documents to the Cashier and pay the required fee | 3. Receive the documents and payment, and issue Official Receipt |
USD 50 (adult) USD 25 (minor) |
3 minutes |
Collecting Officer
Cashier
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| 4. Return to PCG for oath taking. Proceed to Consular Waiting Area and when called, present the Official Receipt |
4. Summon and request client to check accuracy of details on the Oath of Allegiance, Identification Certificate (IC) and Order of Approval. 4.1 Request client to sign Oath and IC, affix thumbprint on the IC, and receive the originals of the Oath, IC and Order. |
None | 5 minutes |
Consular Assistant
Dual Citizenship Section
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| 5. Listen to briefing and profess the Oath of Allegiance | 5. Inform applicants of benefits and obligations of Philippine citizenship, answers queries, if any, and administers the oath | None | 10 minutes |
Consul/Vice Consul Assistant
Dual Citizenship Section
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| TOTAL | Depends on number of applicants | 28 minutes (Steps 2-5) |
