General FAQ
- What do I need to execute a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) to authorize someone in the Philippines to act on my behalf (like collect my pension or buy land/property in my name)?
- I have an indefinite leave of stay in the UK and I want to petition my spouse and child/children to join me in the UK. What documents do I need?
- What documents do I need to invite a friend from the Philippines to the UK?
- I am a Filipino citizen but am about to acquire British citizenship. Do I still need to report the birth of my child at the Philippine Embassy?
- I am a Filipino citizen who got married in the UK to a British national. Do I still need to report my marriage to the Philippine Embassy?
- How much is the fee for late registration of birth? marriage?
- How long does it take for the Report/s of Birth and Marriage to be registered with the NSO?
- Is it possible to have a late registration of birth? Marriage?
- Can I register the birth of a child of Filipino-British parents at the Philippine Embassy?
- Is it possible to register a marriage of a Filipino national at the Philippine Embassy in London even if the said marriage took place outside the area of jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in London?
Passport FAQ
- How much do I pay for passport renewal?
- How much do I pay for a replacement of lost Philippine passport?
- How long does it take to process an application for Philippine passport?
- What are the requirements for first time Philippine passport applicants?
- I just lost my Philippine passport. What do I need to do to get a replacement?
- When does the Philippine Embassy issue passports with one-year validity?
- Can a married woman retain her single name?
- Can a divorced Filipino citizen remarry?
- What if I need to travel in the next few weeks or would need a valid passport to transact business and could not wait for the 4-6 week processing period for a new passport?
- Why is the personal appearance of the applicant required?
- Is it allowed to use the father’s surname if the child is illegitimate?
- What are the requirements for adopted children who want to apply for a Philippine passport?
- What are the requirements for a Philippine passport applicant who wants to have her change of status reflected in her new passport?
- What are the requirements for dual citizens who want to apply for a Philippine passport?
Visa FAQ
- What documents do I need to apply for a Philippine visitor’s visa?
- How long can a visa holder stay in the Philippines?
- I am a British citizen. Do I need a visa to travel to the Philippines?
- I have multiple- entry visa valid for six (6) months. Can I stay continuously in the Philippines for six (6) months?
- What is a balikbayan privilege?
- Do I need any vaccination when travelling to the Philippines?
- What are the visa requirements for those travelling to the Philippines on collective passports?
- I am a foreign national and I wish to work and live in the Philippines. What visa should I apply for?
- I want to study in the Philippines. What visa should I apply for?
- I am a foreign national and I intend to marry a Filipino national in the Philippines. What should I do?
- We are both foreign nationals and we intend to get married in the Philippines. What requirements do we need?
- I am a foreign national and I intend to retire in the Philippines. What visa should I apply for?
- I am a foreign national. My child is travelling to the Philippines with a friend. What requirements does my child need to travel to the Philippines?
- I am a former Filipino citizen. Do I need a visa to travel to the Philippines?
Dual Citizenship FAQ
- What are the benefits and privileges of dual citizenship?
- What is the procedure for Philippine citizenship retention/reacquisition?
- Can I apply for Philippine citizenship retention/reacquisition by post?
- What are the requirements for Philippine citizenship retention/reacquisition?
- What is an ACR?
- What is an ICR?
- My husband is a foreign national. Can I include him in the petition for dual citizenship?
- Can I include my children in the petition for dual citizenship?
- What passport will I use when travelling to the Philippines?
- As a dual citizen, do I have to pay income tax in the Philippines?
- I am a dual citizen. Can I own properties in the Philippines?
- I am a dual citizen. Will I need a visa to the Philippines if I use my foreign passport when entering the Philippines?
- As a dual citizen, how long can I stay in the Philippines?
- As a dual citizen, am I exempted from Philippine travel tax?
- What document can I present in the absence of a naturalization certificate?
- As a dual citizen, do I have to apply for a Philippine passport?