Comments on: How To Apply For Dual Citizenship (Filipino And Canadian) In Canada

By: Louseb Elmlea

Louseb Elmlea — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 04:05:30 +0000

It was kind of giving the kids the excitement and surreal experience of how things are outside of their Canadian privileged cocoon.

We sent them to the TO consulate to file their dual citizenship applications.

Both applications were rejected despite all documentary submittals exceeding the requirements.

The reason given – the whiteness of their background photos was not white enough for the counter guy. It looks like there is an unwritten standard of pantone or color degree that lowly mortals are ill-equipped to make a reasonable determination save of course the esteemed and omnipotent consular office staff behind the glass having the absolute monopoly of.

Well, the poor kids just have to bite the bullet and spend their precious student money for another set of photographs.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 03:46:58 +0000

In reply to Virgilio Tenio. I don't think you'll be issued a new passport since you are no longer a Filipino citizen once you take the oath of Canadian citizenship. The best thing to do is to go to the nearest consulate in your area to inquire. After taking the oath for the reacquisition of Filipino citizenship then that's the time to get a new Philippine passport.

By: Virgilio Tenio

Virgilio Tenio — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 17:26:57 +0000

Hi,
One of the requirements in applying for a dual citizenship is by handing in your old Philippine passport. What if we’ve lost it? What is the process of getting a replacement and where?
Thanks.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Tue, 26 Feb 2019 22:07:34 +0000

In reply to travelbrooder. There's no time limit as to how long you can stay outside Canada and Philippines (I'm not sure about other countries though). But you'll lose your health care benefits in Canada and that depends on the province you used to live in. Tip: Philippines will soon have a Universal Health Care for all Filipino citizens.

By: travelbrooder

travelbrooder — Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:42:31 +0000

Hello I have a question about the limit of staying outside both countries. My previous post didn’t appear, sorry to bother you again. If for example I already acquire a dual citizenship do I need to be in either country for a specific period or have to visit either country for like every year. Do you have idea if there’s a rule? If I stayed outside Philippines for 3 years or Canada for 3 years will there be penalty? Just asking because I have no idea. Thanks in advance.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 03:18:20 +0000

In reply to Jay-r. That's a good question Jay-r. In my opinion, I don't see any problem using the Canadian passport. But I guess the Philippine passport can be used to prove your Philippine citizenship. Or you can also use the Philippine National ID Card which can serve as Pag-IBIG, PhilHealth ID etc. It would be an advantage for dual citizens to have both passports to gain entry to different countries without applying for a visa. (Note: You need to apply for a visa if you are travelling to some of the Asian countries using a Canadian passport.)