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Republic Act No. 9225, also known as the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003, establishes that Philippine citizens who acquire foreign citizenship do not lose their Philippine citizenship. It allows these individuals to retain or re-acquire their citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance. The act also extends derivative citizenship to their unmarried children under eighteen and outlines the civil and political rights and responsibilities of those retaining or re-acquiring Philippine citizenship.

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How long do you have to live in the Philippines to become a citizen?

To be eligible for Philippine naturalization, you must have resided in the country at least 10 years, not have been convicted of any crime during this period, own real estate worth not less than PHP5,000 or have a lucrative business, profession or lawful occupation, be able to speak Tagalog or English or Spanish and

How do you qualify for Filipino citizenship?

If you were born outside the Philippines on or after 17 January 1973, you are a Filipino citizen as long as one of your parents was a Filipino citizen at the time of your birth. So if one of your parents was Filipino when you were born in the United States, you are a dual citizen at birth.

How do you acquire citizenship in the Philippines?

Individuals wishing to acquire Philippine citizenship must normally petition the Regional Trial Court in the province where they have resided in the preceding 12 months, but those who were born in the country and aged 18 or older may acquire citizenship by application rather than by judicial process.

What is the Philippine law on citizenship RA 9225?

9225, otherwise known as the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (more popularly known as the Dual Citizenship Law) enables former natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of another country to retain/reacquire their Philippine citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to the

How to acquire citizenship in the Philippines?

Foreign nationals aged 21 or older may naturalize as Philippine citizens after residing in the country for 10 years, acquiring real estate valued at least ₱5,000 or otherwise gainfully employed in a profitable occupation, demonstrating proficiency in English or Spanish as well as a Philippine language, and fulfilling a