Use the Internet to go to the Bureau of Immigration of the Philippines website and determine the appropriate applicant category. Dual citizenship may be desired if an applicant has a Filipino parent but was born abroad or was once a citizen but gave it up. Foreigners need to apply to become a naturalized citizen.
Acquire the necessary documents for the Filipino citizenship application. The required documents vary according to the qualifications. For example, foreigners need completed naturalization forms documents a birth certificate, alien certificate of registration, certificate of good moral character, a police report and certification that they have stayed in the Philippines for at least 10 years. Natural Filipinos who want to regain citizenship need a Philippine birth certificate and completed forms to apply for dual citizenship or citizenship reacquisition. If regaining citizenship, a police report from the country in which you were residing is necessary.
Use the Internet, and visit the Philippine Embassy and the Bureau of Immigration website to download the documents and for a list of the requirements.
Complete documents for the application. Attach a photograph to the forms, and pay the required processing fee.
Attend the interview for the application for Filipino citizenship. The date is set by the embassy or the Bureau of Immigration. Some of the questions that may be asked include the reason to become a citizen of the Philippines, individual contacts within the country and what type of work or activities to be pursued. Prepare answers to these questions ahead of time. Once the interview process is over, the application is submitted to and reviewed by a committee. It usually takes one to two months to be notified of the application approval or denial.
Attend the oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines and swearing-in ceremony. If granted citizenship, notification of when and where it will take place is sent to the applicant. The government releases the certificate of citizenship following the ceremony.
