Recognition as Filipino Citizen

For Filipinos re-acquiring their Philippine Citizenship

Republic Act No. 9225, also known as the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003, allows natural-born Filipinos who became naturalized citizens of another country to reacquire or retain their Philippine citizenship without renouncing their foreign nationality.

This law recognizes the right of former Filipinos to enjoy dual citizenship-meaning they can be citizens of both the Philippines and another country (such as the U.S., Canada, Australia, etc.)-and restore all rights, privileges, and obligations under Philippine law.

Key Benefits

Full restoration of Philippine citizenship rights
Own land and property in the Philippines (which foreigners are otherwise restricted from)
Reside permanently in the Philippines without needing a visa
Eligible to work, start a business, or retire legally
Vote in Philippine elections
Sponsor foreign spouse and children for long-term visas
Eligible for Philippine passport issuance and renewal
Enjoy government services such as PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and SSS

Eligibility Criteria

Basic qualifications for Dual Citizenship (RA 9225):

Application Process

At C&G, we make your Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) application easy and hassle-free. Here's how we guide you every step of the way:

STEP 1
Eligibility Assessment
We start with a comprehensive review of your background and documents to confirm your eligibility for Recognition under Philippine law. This includes verifying your parent’s citizenship at the time of your birth.
STEP 2
Document Preparation and Review -  Our team assists you in gathering and organizing all required documents. We ensure everything is properly formatted and compliant with Bureau of Immigration requirements.
STEP 3
Filing and Representation
We handle the submission of your petition directly with the Bureau of Immigration in Manila. If you are abroad or outside Metro Manila, we coordinate all filings and communicate with the BI on your behalf.
STEP 4
Bureau Liaison and Updates
We regularly follow up on your application, address any additional requirements, and keep you updated throughout the process.
STEP 5
Interview & Appearance Support
Should a personal appearance be required, we guide you through the interview or biometric process and provide onsite support if needed.
STEP 6
Issuance of Identification and Certificates -  After approval, we assist with: Certificate of Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship, Application for a Philippine passport and Enrollment in PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG, and other government services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about the Dual Citizenship (RA 9225) process:

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