New Immigration Facts (II)
I have been provided also with the latest information, especially with the checklist of documentary requirements for applications for conversion to returning former Filipino citizen:
- Duly notarized letter of application
- General (NEW!) application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01)
- NSO authenticated copy of Birth Certificate of the applicant
- Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; AND
- Plain photocopy of passport, with English translation if written in other foreign language authenticated by the Philippine Embassy/Consulate nearest to the place where the passport was issued, showing applicant’s bio-page, admission stamp and authorized stay of at least twenty (20) calender days from the date of filing.
If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children, some additional requirements are to be mentioned. Contact me, and I am happy to help you.
Thank you again to the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation in Davao City for providing me with the newest and latest information.
Hi Klaus - When you say that this is the procedure for “conversion” of former Citizens, what do you mean? I am not sure I understand. Conversion to what? Conversion to Dual Citizenship? Thanks for any clarification.
Hi Bob, as the BID informed me ans as I wrote it: Application for conversion to returning former Filipino citizen - like Rose is German, but she applied (together with me) for a permanent visa stay as “returning former Filipino citizen. - Since Rose and I referred two foreigners, applying for dual citizenship, to our lawyer, we learned: you have to process this with a good lawyer as well as the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs. After completing all requirements you have to expect several interviews and finally a court decision in Quezon City. - Anyway thanks for stopping by and for your question.
Yeah, it’s a little difficult to understand, I confess: returning HOME as former Filipino citizen, like a balikbayan, but not only for one year but for permanent…
Honestly, I still don’t understand what you mean. You mean a 13(g) visa, which is for former Philippine citizens?
Hi Bob - yes.
I think I have to read more about the 13(g) visa, and is it different from the dual citizenship? If so, how? Thanks!
Hi Cecilia, a 13G visa is totally different from a dual citizenship. Check out one of my next write ups. thanks for stopping by…
Hi Klaus!
My wife (Filipina) and I (American) are planning to return to our home in Gen-San for good maybe in about a year. We have a Philippine consulate here in my state. Is this where we should start my dual citizen paperwork? I also plan to bring my 80 yr old father with us. Can he stay with just a visa and not become a citizen?
Tom
Hi Tom Ramberg, thanks for leaving your comment here. Yeah, you should start in this Philippine Consulat. I also brought my (now 85 years) old mother with me, at first as tourist, later I made a petition, because we have been the only relatives in Germany. Please inquire in your consulate… Good luck…
Hi Klaus and Tom - I just want to clarify something. I believe Tom is asking about become a dual citizen himself, and I don’t believe that Tom is Filipino. Unless Tom is Filipino, he does not qualify for dual citizenship. He doesn’t need to be a citizen to live here, since his wife is a Filipina, he can just apply for a Resident Visa and live here. After living here continuously for 5 years and meeting other criteria, he is eligible to apply for Citizenship here, if he wants it. Citizenship is not required to live here, though, and Tom does not qualify for citizenship anyway.
Just wanted to post this for clarity.
Hi Bob, as Tom said, he is an American. But anyway thanks for you addiotional explanations… .
Yes, and as an American, Tom is not eligible to become a dual citizen. So, there is no need for him to apply to become a dual citizen.
Yup, thanks Bob.