Zamboanga Peninsula - Apply for Affirmation of Recognition as Filipino Citizen

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Procedure

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

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.

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Required Documents

• 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.

Office Locations & Contacts

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

JOLO IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: 085-341-8911
Fax: 085-341-8911
Office Address:
Sanchez Street, Walled City 7400 Jolo, Sulu

ZAMBOANGA IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: 062-991-2234
Fax: 062-9901072
Office Address:
1st flr., Radja Building, Gov. Camins Avenue,
Zamboanga City 7000

Eligibility

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

Fees

• 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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Instructions

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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External Links

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