This procedure explains various ways to Apply for Affirmation of Recognition as Filipino Citizen in Pasig.

1. Gather the checklist of required documents from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
2. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU)
3. Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
4. Pay the required fees.
5. Submit copy of Official Receipt.
6. Attend hearing. Please refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing.
7. If approved, claim Identification Certificate.

• letter request addressed to the Commissioner from either of the applicant's father/mother or both parents, or from the legal guardian (if the applicant is below 18 years old)
• photocopy of the applicant's passport bio-page
• photocopy of the petitioning parent/s' passport bio-page
• order of recognition and Filipino Identification Certificate issued by the Bureau, if already issued.

Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
Trunkline: 465-2400

Bureau of Immigration National Operations Center (BINOC)
Local Nos. 213, 224, 226
Direct Line: 524-3769, 523-5081
Facsimile:523-6615

Ports of Entry/Exit

MAKATI IMMIGRATION EXTENSION OFFICE
Phone: (632) 899-3831
Fax: (632) 899-2766
Office Address:
Ground Floor, Board of Investment Bldg.
No.385 Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City

A foreign national who was recognized as Filipino citizen for a certain period of time.

• Certification Fee: 500. 00
• DOJ Processing Fee: 500. 00
• Legal Research Fee: 10. 00
• Identification Certificate: 3, 000. 00
• Service Fee: 5, 000. 00
• Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines: 30. 00
• Express Fee (Certification): 500. 00
• Express Fee (Filing): 500. 00
• Express Fee (IC Processing): 500. 00
• TOTAL: PHP 11, 540. 00

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This service is currently available at the Bureau of Immigration's Main Office. You may use the contact information below to ask if you may submit your application at a Regional Office.

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Following are the procedures on how to apply for affirmation of recognition as Filipino Citizen.

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