Consular Services

Requirements for the Retention & Re-Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship

Only former natural-born Filipino citizen shall be allowed to take the Oath of Allegiance pursuant to the provisions of the Republic Act No. 9225 or the “Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003.

In view of the foregoing, the applicant is required to submit the following:

  1. Birth Certificate
  2. Old Philippine passport
  3. Certificate of naturalization
  4. Foreign passport
  5. Marriage contract, if married woman
  6. Duly accomplished application form (to be provided)
  7. Four (4) pcs of 2x2 picture, front view with white background (colored or black & white )
  8. Application fee of CAD$57.50

Please bring all the original documents and submit 2 copies each of requirements 1 to 5.

For children below 18 years old who would qualify for derivative citizenship, original Birth Certificate issued by the NSO or Office of the Registrar General in Canada (long form) should also be submitted.

NOTE - Payment of Fees
The Consulate accepts ONLY Cash, Bank Draft, Money Orders or Certified Cheques

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