Zamboanga Peninsula - Apply for Recognition as Filipino

ProcedureEdit

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

You are a foreign national. Your father and/or mother were Filipino citizen at the time of your birth. If you wish to be acknowledged as a Filipino citizen, you can apply for Recognition as Filipino by following these steps:

Prepare the requirements:
- BI Form - Application for Recognition as Filipino Citizen Application
- Letter request addressed to the Commissioner from either of your father/mother or both parents, or from your legal guardian (if you are below 18 years old); Or from you (if you are 18 years old or above) with statements that either father/mother or both parents are Filipino citizens at the time of your birth and all documents submitted are genuine and were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies;
- Photo of your passport bio-page;
- Photo of your parent’s passport bio-page;
- Your birth certificate;
- Birth certificate of your parent who is Philippine citizen at the time of your birth;
- Affidavit of Citizenship to be executed by your parent stating that he/she is a Philippine citizen at the time of your birth if the application letter was executed by you or your legal guardian; and
- Your BI Clearance Certificate
Submit your application:
- Visit Bureau of Immigration's Main Office Office Locations, if you did not fully understand about the required documents, you can get help from the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office.
- You can submit the required documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU). Follow the officer’s guiding to get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS), pay the required fees and submit copy of Official Receipt.
- To complete the process, you must attend a hearing. Please refer to the Official receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing. If approved, please claim your Identification Certificate. Congratulation, you are a Filipino citizen now.

Required DocumentsEdit

BI Form - Application for Recognition as Filipino Citizen Application
Letter request addressed to the Commissioner from either of your father/mother or both parents, or from your legal guardian (if you are below 18 years old); Or from you (if you are 18 years old or above) with statements that either father/mother or both parents are Filipino citizens at the time of your birth and all documents submitted are genuine and were legally obtained from the corresponding government agencies.
Photo of your passport bio-page;
Photo of your parent’s passport bio-page;
Your birth certificate;
Birth certificate of your parent who is Philippine citizen at the time of your birth.
Affidavit of Citizenship to be executed by your parent stating that he/she is a Philippine citizen at the time of your birth if the application letter was executed by you or your legal guardian and
Your BI Clearance Certificate.

Note: When you submit your documents, please make sure that it is arranged in the order as listed in the Checklist of Documentary Requirements (CDR) link , compiled in a legal size (8½ x 14 in.) folder and shall be submitted within the prescribed period, if applicable. Otherwise, your application or petition shall not be accepted.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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

Certification and Clearance Section (CCS)
Local Nos. 104, 116
Direct Line: 310-4460

Alien Registration Division (ARD): Local No. 205
Registration Section: Local No. 206
Certificate Section: Local Nos. 207, 227-228, 230
Direct Line: 527-3254
Fingerprint Section: Local Nos. 208, 221-222

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

EligibilityEdit

A foreign national;
Your father and/or mother were Filipino citizen at the time of your birth;
You wish to be acknowledged as a Filipino citizen.

FeesEdit

Total fee Php12550 contains:

Application Fee Php1000
Certification Fee Php500
DOJ Processing Fee Php1500
Legal Research Fee Php20
Identification Certificate Php3000
Service Fee Php5000
Legal Research Fee (LRF) for each immigration fee except Head Tax and Fines Php30
Express Fee (Certification) Php500
Express Fee (Filing) Php500
Express Fee (IC Processing) Php500

Note: Fees are updated as of 06 March 2014 and may change without prior notice.

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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InstructionsEdit

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Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

Following are the procedures on how to apply for recognition as a Filipino.

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External LinksEdit

Bureau of Immigration

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