October 22, 2014

BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-051

APPLICANTS FOR RECOGNITION AS FILIPINO CITIZEN AND RETENTION/REACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER

WHEREAS, the Bureau has been receiving information about the applicants' confusion on who qualifies for recognition as Filipino citizen and who qualifies for retention/reacquisition of the Philippine citizenship under

WHEREAS, there is a need to clarify the same;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the rule-making authority of the Commissioner of Immigration under relevant immigration laws, the following shall be observed:

SECTION 1. Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen. The following may apply for Recognition as Filipino citizen:

A. Those (i) born to a Filipino parent, (ii) outside of the Philippines, and (iii) became citizens of the country of their birth due to the principle of jus soli;

B. Those (i) born a Filipino parent and a foreign parent, (ii) holding/using a foreign passport, (iii) even if born inside the Philippines;

SECTION 2. Applicants for Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under A person may apply for Retention/Reacquisition of the Philippine Citizenship under

Petitioner for

1. Below eighteen (18) years old; and

2. Legitimate or illegitimate or adopted child;

SECTION 3. Persons Who Acquired Their Foreign Citizenship Through Derivative Naturalization. Petitioners who acquired their foreign citizenship through derivative naturalization shall be processed under

SECTION 4. Effectivity. This order shall take effect immediately.

For strict compliance. cSTHAC

(SGD.) SIEGFRED B. MISON
Commissioner

Footnotes

1. As determined by the prevailing

2. Those born under the

3. Pursuant to DOJ 2nd Endorsements dated 16 June 2014 and 03 September 2014.