Tutorial on How to Apply for Filipino Citizenship

Foreigners who visited the Philippines mostly fall in love with our culture, the friendliness of the Filipinos, and the captivating beauty of our country. Sometimes they will often come back or think of becoming a Filipino citizen. 

The application will cost you around twelve thousand five hundred fifty pesos (P12,550)) equivalent to $240.00 dollars depending on the current exchange rate.

Who can apply to become a Filipino Citizen? 

A foreign national, who wishes to be acknowledged as a Filipino citizen, whose father and/or mother was/were Filipino citizen/s at the time of the applicant’s birth

Where to apply?

BI Main Office

What to bring?

1. Checklist with complete documentary requirements

How to apply?

• Secure 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.
• Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU)
• Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
• Pay the required fees.
• Submit copy of Official Receipt.
• Attend hearing. Please refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing.
• If approved, claim Identification Certificate.

For more info, please visit Bureau of Immigration's Official Website.