Dual Citizenship new passport and name change?

[BB Family 299]

I will be go through the naturalization process soon to become a US Citizen. Its my understanding that i will need to apply for dual citizenship in the philippines after i become naturalized. My question is this; Since i will be having a legal name change during the naturalization process, when applying for dual citizenship what name will i need to use and what name will appear on my new philippine passport after dual citizenship is approved? Thank you.

[Tintin and Mike 127]

You would have to contact the Philippines Consulate near your home and don't need to fly back to the Philippines.

I would assume you'll have an option as to which name you'll prefer just like when you naturalize to US.

Good luck!

Edited September 25, 2012 by Tintin and Mike

[let-it-be 36]

I will be go through the naturalization process soon to become a US Citizen. Its my understanding that i will need to apply for dual citizenship in the philippines after i become naturalized. My question is this; Since i will be having a legal name change during the naturalization process, when applying for dual citizenship what name will i need to use and what name will appear on my new philippine passport after dual citizenship is approved? Thank you.

You may apply for dual citizenship in the Philippine Consulate which has the jurisdiction of your state. The Philippine Consulate General in San Francisco has the jurisdiction of Colorodo.

The link to their site : http://www.philippin...sf/faq-sf/#dual

Application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship

REQUIREMENTS:

Submit the original and one duplicate copy of the following required documents to apply for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship:

• One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the duly-accomplished Dual Citizenship application form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink
• Copy of Philippine Birth Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
• Copies of Philippine and U.S. Passports (originals to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
• Copy of Marriage Certificate/Contract, for married women (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
• Copy of U.S. Naturalization Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)
• Six (6) colored photos, 2" x 2", taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant's face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.
• Processing fee of $50.00 (non-refundable), payable in money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier's check, and cash when personally applying. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.

Note: The Philippine Embassy/Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.

The applicant will be informed of the date for the oath taking before a Consular Officer at the Embassy/Consulate General. Prior to taking his/her oath, the applicant will be required to sign the Oath of Allegiance prepared by the Embassy/Consulate General. The applicant will receive his/her original copy of the notarized oath of allegiance, together with the Order of Approval, Petition for Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship and Identification Certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate General, after the oath has been administered.

If the applicant is a Bureau of Immigration registered alien, he shall surrender the original ACR and ICR/CRTV, or in its absence, an affidavit explaining the loss of said documents for transmittal to the BI.

Edited September 25, 2012 by let-it-be

[GaryKO 49]

I would not be to quick to get dual citizenship. There are advantages and disadvantages to this. You can apply for dual citizenship at any time after you become a US citizenship if it's a greater advantage to do so.

As a dual citizen of both USA and the Philippines you have rights and responsibilities of the citizenship for both countries. The advantage is you can stay in the Philippines as long as you want no visa required, and you can own as much land and real property in the PI as you want, and operate a business. The disadvantage is if you work outside the Philippines then you must apply for a OFW (Overseas Filipino Worker) exemption cause any money you earn in the US is also taxable in the PI. Also when your in the Philippines you are a Philippine citizen, so you have no right to consular protection from the US embassy.

You need to look into this more, there are some more advantages and disadvantages, but understand what dual citizenship means before you apply.