Dual Citizenship Requirements

APPLICATION FOR RETENTION AND RE-ACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP
UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9225

REQUIREMENTS

Submit the original and a clear photocopy of the following documents:

  1. Duly accomplished Petition for Reacquisition/Retention of Philippine Citizenship Form
  2. Birth Certificate/Report of Birth issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
  3. Marriage Certificate issued by the PSA — if married.
  4. Certificate of Naturalization OR Bekendmaking van verlening van het Nederlanderschap
  5. Official English translation of the Certificate of Naturalization or the Bekendmaking van verlening van het Nederlanderschap
    • A sworn translator must do the translation.
    • If the applicant has acquired a foreign nationality other than Dutch citizenship, the corresponding Certificate of Naturalization must be apostilled and officially translated into English.
  6. Dutch or Current foreign passport
  7. Latest Philippine passport
  8. Five (5) recent passport-size colored photographs
    • White background
  9. Fee: €50.00 (preferably paid via PIN)

If applicable:

  1. For widowed applicants:
    PSA-authenticated Death Certificate of the deceased spouse or PSA-authenticated Report of Death.
  2. For applicants whose marriage was annulled, declared null, or divorced:
    PSA-authenticated Marriage Certificate/Report of Marriage with annotation.

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPENDENTS 17 YEARS OLD & BELOW
(DERIVATIVE CITIZENSHIP)

Submit the original and a clear photocopy of the following documents:

  1. Birth Certificate/Report of Birth issued by the PSA
  2. Apostilled Foreign Birth Certificate — if both parents were no longer Filipino citizens at the time of the child's birth.
    • If the Birth Certificate is not in English, submit an official English translation.
  3. Foreign passport
  4. Latest Philippine passport
  5. Three (3) recent passport-size colored photographs for each qualified dependent
    • White background
  6. Fee: €25.00 for each minor child

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Complete and sign the application form.
    Make sure all information is complete and accurate.
  2. Send scanned copies of the required documents by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for evaluation, using the subject “Dual Citizenship – complete name (last name, first name and middle name), for the Embassy’s evaluation. For example, Dual Citizenship – SANTOS, Maria

    Kindly wait for our response; we have received numerous emails.
    • Preferably send the documents in one PDF file.
    • Further instructions will be provided after the documents have been reviewed.
  3. Schedule an appointment.
    Once the documents have been evaluated, you will be provided with a link to schedule an appointment.
  4. Personal appearance is required.
    Pay the applicable fee.
    • Adult applicant: €50
    • Minor child/dependent: €25 per child
    • Optional express service: additional €10 for same-day release
  5. Take the Oath of Allegiance.
    If the application is approved, the applicant must take the Oath of Allegiance before a Consular Officer.
  6. Apply for a Philippine passport, if desired.
    After taking the Oath of Allegiance, the applicant may apply for a Philippine passport, provided that a separate passport appointment has been booked for the same date. The passport application is subject to the applicable passport requirements and fees.

    To schedule an appointment for a Philippine passport, visit www.passport.gov.ph

Important Notes

  • Personal appearance is required.
  • Bring all the original documents submitted for evaluation.
  • Bring and submit two(2) sets of photocopies for all the required documents
  • The Embassy may request additional documents if necessary.
  • The original PSA Birth Certificate and original translated Bekendmaking will be retained by the Embassy.
  • Payment of applicable fees preferably via PIN