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Dual Citizenship

Requested from BI by M. Bagasin at 04:34 PM on Nov 09, 2023.
Purpose: Applying for Dual Citizenship
Date of Coverage: 11/08/2023 - 11/09/2023
Tracking no: #BI-494852357871

Bagasin 04:34 PM, Nov 09, 2023 

Hi, in behalf of my Aunt, that is a US citizen but her parents are both Filipino citizen. I would like to apply for re acquisition of Philippine citizenship (dual citizenship). Below are my questions:

1. How to apply re acquisition in the Philippines? If yes, where can I apply/submit the requirements? Is there a need for an online appointment? Where should I call for an appointment.

2. What are step by step process and requirements for petition of re acquisition?

3. How long does the process take given that I have provided all necessary requirements?

Thank you. Hope to hear from you soon.

Center (BINOC) 01:32 PM, Nov 12, 2023 

November 12, 2023

Dear Maria Kaythrine,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 09, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Dual Citizenship.

We received your request on Nov 09, 2023 and will respond on or before Nov 30, 2023 04:34:49 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTQ5NDg1MjM1Nzg3MQw, for request with ticket number #BI-494852357871.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

Inquiry (BSI) 09:41 AM, Dec 04, 2023 

December 4, 2023

Dear Maria Kaythrine Bagasin,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 09, 2023 04:34:49 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your request

You asked for Dual Citizenship.

Response to your request

We were able to determine that this particular information is already available online and therefore cannot be counted as a valid FOI request. You may retrieve your requested information from https://immigration.gov.ph/application-for-retention-re-acquisition-of-phil-citizenship/
You may also apply through our E-services at https://e-services.immigration.gov.ph/
Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to bsi.recognition@immigration.gov.ph or at ra.9225@immigration.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,
Board of Special Inquiry (BSI)
FOI Officer

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