Do you need a Philippine Passport?

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[@ediebellavz1455]

I applied my Philippine passport online and did my appointment last Sept 24 during outreach program in Phoenix, AZ. 2 hours away from home. It took me over 4 hours standing and waiting to be called in, but at the end its worth it. The cost of the Philippine passport $70. And it takes 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.

[@ropineapplehead2198]

I thought I saw someone had paid $60; I guess like everything else, the prices are going up!

[@Calendula_3.6]

I love the informative purpose of your channel. Btw, you have an adorable accent and a very clear English speech. 👏👏👏👏

[@cynmonares]

this is excellent information! thank you Grandpa! You are the best!! --- Cynthia😀

[@VicnKateAdv]

I have been going back to the Philippines for the last twenty years nearly every year as Balikbayan and I have not had any issue without return ticket. When I enter the Philippines my US passport is stamp with BB which allows me to stay up to one year without VISA. I have recently went back as dual and the immigration agent stamp my US passport with RA 9225 after seing my dual citizenship from my cellphone. I do have my Philippines passport, but I only have that for the purpose of another identification in the Philippines.

[@manuelsimon6579]

Thank you. For sharing. God bless.

[@frontsingergriffin5709]

Dual citizen here but no Philippine passport. Went home to the Philippines stayed for 7 months, came back here, no problem. The only time I feel I should have the Philippine Passport is trying to open a bank account. They need active Philippine ID which I do not have. The Phil passport could have helped me. Thinking of getting one soon.😂

[@johnarellano8212]

Mano po, lolo! I live in AZ and went to Chicago to renew my PHL passport. Salamat po ✌🏽🇵🇭

[@glennandthefilamfam]

The mobile consulate visited Salt Lake City, and I was able to secure an appointment for my wife and stepdaughter to get there passports renewed last year.

[@ay5667]

My wife is a duel citizen but she also got her Philippine passport. Luckily we live near a Philippine Consulate

[@desstinnyneko9480]

We don't have to fly to New York or DC or wherever the Philippine embassy or consulate is located. Philippine Consulates in LA or San Francisco and I'm sure in other states as well, do consular outreach to cities in their jurisdiction wherein we can apply for dual citizenship, get a new passport or renew our passport, and other consular issues. I applied for my dual citizenship in Phoenix, AZ where I live when the LA consulate came here. Since I wanted to get my passport sooner, I applied for my passport in Palm Springs, CA.

[@pzipe2560]

It takes 15+ hrs to drive from Washington DC to Miami. It’s over 1,000 miles.

[@louisdomingo7408]

Why don’t the embassy or consulate would let us renew it by mail just how I do it with US renewal? SMH

[@rodrobes]

Thank you for all the information, great idea. I have been trying to schedule an appointment here in LA and every time I look, it's always fully booked. Another example of laidback work habit!!! Very frustrating

[@Asphalt_iggi]

Took me 3 months to finally get an appointment at LA consulate back in August 2021. I was turned around because they didn’t accept my certified true copy birth certificate. They wanted the current one with current logo and nice paper. Mine was issued in the 70’s when I first arrived in the US. The BC I used for everything in the US and obtained a TSS-BI clearance while serving in the USNavy. Upsetting, yes, but opened my eyes and now I Do Not want my PH citizenship back.

[@rodrobes]

Dual citizenship is not for everyone. I’ve decided to build a house and that’s why I took advantage of dual citizenship. I’m just going to get my Philippine passport in the Philippines which is a lot cheaper, faster and will give me something to do.

[@Asphalt_iggi]

@@rodrobes Philippine passport required for dual citizenship? I would rather travel with US Passport

[@melodyramos7010]

Good point! US Passport does NOT guarantee any exceptions. At the height of the pandemic, my nurse colleague returned or sent back to SFO from China! He was detained in China, while the rest of his companions on the plane with Philippine passport moved onto Manila...Surprise! He not only did not get to attend his daughters’ graduation, but lost his plane ticket itself. Yup! The TSP in other countries are NOT well-versed with the current immigration laws! 😮

[@wolfel1954]

Goes home 2x a year except the pandemic time. I went home last June. Im a dual but no Phil passport. I have no problem using my US passport going home. I always expect them to ask for the dual certificate but so far, they dont. At the Phil immigration, I just showed my face and speak tagalog. Thats about it. No hassle at all.

[@concepciondental7953]

try

[@becoolmanilaners5256]

It’s a MUST TO ALL the FILIPINOS dual citizens have a PHILIPPINES PASSPORT UNLESS TNT DATI PROUD SILA ng FOREIGN PASSPORT

[@pmalbright]

There is a consulate in Chicago.

[@51exequiel]

Question: which is better for a dual citizen to use in travelling to the Philippines if you have both passports? The name in PHL is different from the US - or alias name.

[@troymagnum]

I have both US and PHL passport , both with different names. My experience has been that I use the Philippine passport and name to purchase my ticket to the Philippines. Much smoother process when you arrive to Manila. You can jump into the "Philippine Passport holder" immigration line which is much shorter and its a Kiosk...you do not have to deal with an agent. Sail right through immigration effortlessly! Before, I used my USA passport and was held up for a long time at immigration counter, even showing I have a Philippine passport. That's because they see a different name on your plane ticket. So the Philippine passport is meaningless to them if the name is different on your travel itinerary/tickets. I still had to provide the Dual citizen papers as well as my USA court papers indicating the legal name change in which my USA passport was showing. What a hassle! Never again! Now I fly strictly with a Philippine passport only, even departing US airports, you're not questioned by TSA at all as long as the name on your ticket matches your PHL Passport.

[@sampinto3079]

Ph passport also serves as your Ph ID when ur in the Ph. If ur in the US u can check the consulate's schedule on their roving visits to ur city. Else when u visit the Ph and get dual cit or passport always wear pants shoes and shirt with sleeves if ur a guy cos security won't let u in wearing shorts or tsinelas or sandos.

[@Jzzzzx]

Hi question. Lets say Ive used up the entire 1 year “balikbayan privilege” this year. And I would like to re-visit Philippines the following year, will I be still qualified for the 1 year exception under “balikbayan priviledge”? Or how long should I wait again in order for me to travel back to Philippines?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

As far as s i know you will be entitled to one new year after you leave.

[@miyagi1775]

If you're traveling far to get to the nearest Philippine Consulate, make sure you have ALL the required documents; especially the original supporting document. Everything is in the consulate website...READ IT! THAT'S INCLUDING HOW YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DRESS, CLOTHING ATTIRE. DO NOT wear shorts, they will not let you in. Pay attention to their COVID protocols. In LA, you'll need your CDC vax card.

[@justgotlucky546]

We should not give room or excuses for this people in the airport to delay us passenger, they should know

[@Joeym1655]

I reacquired RP citizenship in 2016 and travel to the Philippines every year and stay from 3-6 weeks. Each time I use my Canadian passport and not once have I ever had difficulty boarding a flight to the Philippines. Flown on PAL and Air Canada. I use my Canadian passport when buying the ticket and checking into the flight. I did obtain a RP passport in 2016 and renewed in 2021. It is only useful if you want to travel using that passport e.g. going to Vietnam or Thailand just about anywhere else there is no advantage. The identity certificate issued when you reacquired Philippine citizenship is one of the documents required from dual citizens applying for Philippine passports it is not good for travel but is sufficient for everything else. I won't be renewing in 2031 because I have no need for it and the process is unnecessarily cumbersome - e.g. personal appearance and recently self addressed registered mail envelopes. You are no longer allowed to pickup passport renewals.

[@mvescuadra]

I don't think Air Canada flies to Manila??

[@Joeym1655]

@@mvescuadra from Toronto to either Tokyo or Seoul from there to Manila on ANA Korean Air Asiana or PAL. Or Toronto - HKG - MNL.

[@concepciondental7953]

i still believe that 2 is better than 1.

[@mvescuadra]

@@Joeym1655 Good luck in the future when your PHL passport expires. Those Asia-based airlines for the connecting flights to Manila have been known to offboard dual citizens who are only presenting their certificates instead of a PHL passport.

[@Joeym1655]

@@mvescuadra Have done multiple trips between Manila Hong Kong Tokyo and Osaka not once was I asked about when my next flight out of the Philippines is. Airlines are required to check passengers they are bringing to RP have a visa if required. It is the responsibility of RP Customs and Immigration to determine if you have the correct visa when you arrive. If a foreign national overstays their visa this is caught when they depart as Immigration is supposed to check how long you’ve stayed which is why the passport is stamped. If you feel more secure with having RP passport by all means go ahead. Don’t know what the circumstances of those denied boarding was so hard for me to comment.

[@jojohns1949]

I remember some years ago a older filipina once told She wish the Philippines was still a commonwealth of the USA Like puerto rico. I now understand why. To make a passport so difficult as impossible

[@louienb3]

If it were as simple to get a Philippine passport as it is to get a US passport, then it would be a no-brainer to get one. However, it seems like the Philippine embassy has made it their mission to make it as difficult as possible to do anything with them. Just getting an appointment would probably make Mother Theresa go amok. And then when you get there, you find out that appointments are pretty much useless because it would still be first come first served. To be fair, this was my experience a few years ago. Maybe it has changed? I really doubt it, though. My daughter wanted to apply for dual citizenship. Since she is closer to Chicago than to LA, she contacted the Chicago consulate. Long story short, Chicago is asking for more papers (and therefore more $$$) than the LA consulate for the same service. It's like these public servants don't talk to each other or just impose rules based on what they want to impose.

[@VicnKateAdv]

My experience with Houston location was great getting my dual citizenship as well as my Philippines passport. Everything is by appointment and made everything smother with limited wait time.

[@norwayphilippineslife]

So agree with you Sir. DFA in Ph, Phil consulate in Europe is a nightmare!

[@Asphalt_iggi]

Try LA consulate, it’s a nightmare. Tried months to get appointment and once there, they didn’t recognize my certified birth certificate. They wanted a current on with nice stamp logo from Philippines. Well, my wife got a copy of that nice current stamp logo, she just came back on vacation, and it was the same BC just on nicer paper. What a crock of Sh!t.!!! I will Never reinstate and become dual. My US passport is better.

[@cynthiacaspillo6971]

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[@AntonioCausin-dy8tj]

Hi im in Florida due to my health condition i cant travel to washington dc to renew my passport ....i dont know why did wont allowed to renew by mail its renewal anyway. we are in america i dont understand ,,,,,,,they give us a hard time here in america. U.S. passport can renew or apply by mail no problem......

[@EmmanuelMina-c7y]

Ill been in more than 20 yrs.in US NOW IM 62 AND I NEVER APPLIED MY SSS.HOW CAN U HELP ME SIR I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Sorry, I'm not familiar with SSS sa Philippines.

[@justgotlucky546]

make it final and clear coz its stated in the law you dont need Phil passport if your already Dual Citizen just by presenting the 3 documents stated that your dual and reinstated. we need to have a clear understanding so that this people on airport will know that people do understand and therefore can avoid delays or worst red tape bureaucracy

[@ropineapplehead2198]

Hi Vlogger Grandpa! I was wondering about the Philippine Travel Tax obligation for either passport holders; in the past, green card holders could pay a waiver or exempt fee of few hundred pesos. Would the dual citizen be obligated to pay full fee? I’ve also heard it is sometimes included with the purchased tickets.

[@VicnKateAdv]

I’ve recently left Philippines as dual and did not pay travel tax.

[@wolfel1954]

It is now included when you purchase your tickets

[@mistermontano2914]

i'm about to renew my PHL passport on october 27th of this year, i guess having a 2 passports is a good thing 😅

[@brianorella6086]

do u need a american passport and philippino passport to go to the philipinnes

[@mariar7073]

I have dula citizenship, my husband have a viza til 11-2023. Is there a way to upgrade his citizen ship with traveling somewhere else. We are in Aurora provice and it is a winding road to travel out of Aurora (Quezon)?

[@florliwanag832]

Can a US citizen get a dual citizenship if she is getting Social Security Income (SSI) in the US?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Yes. Collecting SS Benefit has nothing to do with dual citizenship.

[@CADYMAN069]

Thanks for all the valuable information you give out. I have a question for you. I am 67 yrs old and plan on retiring in the Philippines in 2 years with my Filipino wife who will be applying for dual citizenship before we leave the USA. When I live permanently in the Philippines can I apply for a Philippine passport and if I can should I? Thank You

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Only if you were formerly a Philippine Citizen and apply for dual citizenship like your wife.

[@reynaldodevera7878]

I took an oath for dual citizenship in 2016. Before we raise our hands for an oath the consular in Los Angeles gave a briefing on advantages and benefits for being dual. One of the things he said that having a Philippine passport is an optional, not required. When departing from US and arriving in the Philippines and vice versa just show your US passport. But in my case I applied for Philippine passport anyway just to have it. To my dismay I tried to apply for senior discount card in our local municipality the receptionist did not acknowledge my Philippine passport. She wanted to see my dual citizenship certificate which I did not bring with me. I left it in the US. I tried to reason that I cannot posses this passport without the certificate but did not concede. She denied my request.

[@sampinto3079]

Why did u even tell her that ur a dual cit. Try again at the main OSCA in QC Just say ur a local as evidenced by your passport.

[@reynaldodevera7878]

@@sampinto3079 Why tell a lie?

[@Asphalt_iggi]

@@reynaldodevera7878 it’s not a lie if they didn’t ask for your dual citizenship. Did you tell them freely? There’s always a next time when you visit and bring All documents. Everyone should know to bring All documents of You when you visit Philippines. There is a lot of bureaucracy.

[@reynaldodevera7878]

@@Asphalt_iggi I did not tell them about my citizenship but my sister-in-law did during her first visit to inquire the senior citizen card. But the whole point is why didn't they acknowledge my Philippine passport?

[@judithfrench7018]

Is handy if you photograph them

[@artssite24]

most countries, you do not lose your dual citz. Philippines is one of the only countries that do this. Balikbayan privilege is just as good unless you plan to retire there.

[@Asphalt_iggi]

I plan to retire in the Philippines, having dual citizenship is Not beneficial to me. I can afford to fly out of country once a year to reset balikbayan.

[@judithfrench7018]

Yes if you want to go home during retirement then dual is important

[@jenmalaran459]

Grandpa what if Im traveling to pinas( Im dual) with my husband and parents in law which all of them is u.s citizens is my parents in law can have the privilege as my husband can stay for 3 months?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I don't believe so. I think balikbayan privilege only extends to immediate family. They can go on 30-day visa at the airport for free.

[@ji-indi8669]

Obtaining a passport in the Philippines is thru the office of the Department of Foreign Affairs. I live in Florida & the Consulate office that holds jurisdiction of my area is Washington D.C. It is for this reason that I plan & wish to apply for a Dual Citizenship & Passport in the Philippines when i take my vacation sometime in 2023, probably March. It is very inconvenient for me considering the distance & the hassles of travelling from Florida to D.C. which is costly & also because of covid pandemic. Am I doing it right, @Vlogger Grandpa? Ano po sa palagay ninyo? God bless, thank you & more power!

[@frontsingergriffin5709]

I have a question please. As a dual citizen, do I need to apply for a new passport or present my old to renew. Is there even a difference🧐. Confusing myself here..lol!

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

You will need to apply for a NEW passport.

[@islandgirl8199]

Have you heard about the IATF Resolution no.168 stating booster shot is not required?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

It is not a requirement. It's just that if you have a booster shot, you will not be required to have "testing." Note that 168 has been out for several months while IATF makes pronouncements every day or week. 😀 That may have changed, too.

[@eustaquiadancil3123]

How to renew my passport which expired on 2021 ,i am a resident alien of the usa i am now in Las Vegas 😊 and am on wheelchair not in good health ,please guide me how to renew my passport thank you ,

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Call the Philippine Immigration Office to inquire about that. You are required to appear in person for fingrr printing and picture taking. Explain your situation to see if they could send a representative near where you are.

[@ophira2113]

I would like to have a Philippine passport, but my problem is my birth certificate is delayed registration and not noted in current electronic record. What do I do, I am 65 yrs old! I tried and this is the only reqt. that prevents me from getting my passport nothin else. It is dumb because they approved my dual citizenship application with the delayed registration of birth papers!

[@aliciaa.canonizado7192]

I need dual citizenship if I going for vacation in the Philippines,Please let me know!

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

No. But you need to know the requirements depending on your status.

[@Asphalt_iggi]

My experience, I will keep my US Citizenship and Not go dual citizenship. Only one benefit and one only of being a dual is to buy Land. I do not want land in the Philippines so it doesn’t benefit me.

[@troymagnum]

@@Asphalt_iggi Absolutely true...no need if you are not planning on living there or spending a long time in the country. 1 benefit i want to mention is that being a Philippine passport holder, you can travel in many Asian countries and many South American countries (costa Rica, Colombia, Brazil, etc) without the need to acquire a travel visa which can be time consuming and expensive. So if you happen to be a traveler like myself, visiting Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan, or China...Philippine passport is your free ticket in and no travel visa required.

[@msa9023]

Hello Sir, ako po ay nakapag apply na ng dual citizen, sa pcg newyork, at nabigyan na din po ako ng certificate. Gusto ko po sana malaman dahil expired na din po ang Philippine passport ko, ano po ang gagawin mag apply ba ng new passport ulit or irerenew lang ulit ang Philippine passport ako po ay naguguluhan. Dahil hindi ko alam kung ano ang pag pprocess, before po ako nag apply ng dual citizen ay expired na po ang Philippine passport ko at binutasan na din po ito. Sana po ay masagot ang tanong ko kung mag apply ba ng new passport application or irerenew niyo lang ang expired passport. Salamat po sa inyong pagsagot🙏 Godbless you po

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Hi di mo na puedeng gamitin ang old passport mo. Kailangan mong magapply for NEW passport. Kung kailangan mong umuwi, gamitin mo na lang yung dual citizenship papers na ibinigay sa iyo at ang US passport mo.

[@msa9023]

@@vloggergrandpa2707ah ok po sir, salamat po sa inyong ağaran pag sagot Godbless you po sir.

[@edenferrer3937]

But we can still use our US passport correct?

[@flipgalrn]

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[@levyoliver5363]

Im a Filipino who is born in the USA. Can i get a Philippines passport if im going to relocate to the Philippines for good?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Check my other posts to determine if you qualify for dual citizenship. It's too complicated to discuss in the comment.

[@myrnahall6168]

so what are the requirements to apply Philippine passport (former Filipino) and you are naturalized US citizen?? if you are applying when you are visiting Philippines? What about if you don't have your name in the national statistic, just like me I left Philippines to the US in 1989. I have my old birth certificate with authentication of documentary stamps...being said that, that's too much of stress when you don't have all your papers...whoever make this law about dual citizenship don't even understand the hassle and stress you will encounter...more money in someone's pocket just like this plandemic....

[@Asphalt_iggi]

Yes exactly, if you want to Buy Land in the Philippines then go through the hoops and get your dual citizenship. There is nothing but headaches dealing with dual citizenship in the Philippines. I am just going the balikbayan route and take a trip outside Philippines once a year. LA consulate failed me, didn’t recognize my certified true copy BC. A blessing in disguise, I will not become a Philippine citizen ever again, my own country back stabbed me..!!!!

[@miriamfitch1871]

What are the benefits of using Philippine passport vs of US passport when entering the Philippines?

[@Asphalt_iggi]

More headaches with Philippine passport. With US passport seems you have diplomatic immunity.

[@janusaquino8523]

Hi Po Lolo , I have a question please respond back when you have time 😔 I am a us citizen and my parents are both Pinoy . But My middle name I have been using ever since I was born is not my mother's maiden name . And my last name is my father's but my parents aren't married . Ngayon Po gusto ko ayusin Ang mga papers ko to be qualified for a Philippine passport. But I do not have any contact with my dad so I can't get him to sign any paternity or acknowledgement affidavits . Please tell what I can do for my situation. Is there any other kind of alternative?

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Please discuss your complicated situation with the Philippine Consulate office.

[@judithfrench7018]

Why don’t you just follow your birth certificate and that’s all they need to get a passport, mine is my nanay middle name is wrong but is hassle I just follow what is on my birth certificate registration. Is help to you..

[@bluestar1740]

Hello Sir,, Im Going to Visit my relatives in LA 🇺🇸 as a Tourist ,, i Applied for a Canadian🇨🇦 Passport and Still ON Process at the moment,, So i will be Using my Philippine Passport in my Travel to LA🇺🇸✈️ Since im a DUAL CITZEN ( filipino- Canadian ) IS IT ALRIGHT THAT IM USING MY PHILIPPINE PASSPORT on my Visit to LA🇺🇸✈️ ? Wating your REPLY.. I SUPPORT YOUR CHANNEL,, THANK YOU SIR..

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

I don't think that would work unless you have a visa. US requires Philippine citizens to have a US visa, but not Canadians. So, do not enter as a Philippine citizen.

[@bluestar1740]

@@vloggergrandpa2707 Sir,, I think i DonT NEED A VISA,, Because im a DUAL CITIZEN ( Filipino-Canadian Citizen ) and my Canadian Passport is still On Process.. So i will be Using my Philippine PASSPORT on my Visit to LA🇺🇸✈️

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Ok, let us know how it goes.

[@ropineapplehead2198]

If Canada has a Gold Star ID equivalent (ie drivers license) you might be able to cross the border. Unless your Philippine passport has a US Visa stamp on it, I highly doubt you’ll be able to use it.

[@bluestar1740]

@@ropineapplehead2198 No my Phil. Passport has No Visa.. No Gold star in Canada.. Thank you sir!

[@herminialao7296]

helo grndpa i will ask a question i have phil pasport and israeli pasport if i want to go phil i need visa to enter phil. pls answer sir

[@vloggergrandpa2707]

Citizens of Israel are allowed to enter Philippines visa free for up to 59 days. If your Philippine passport was issued AFTER you became an Israeli Citizen, then you can enter as Filipino by presenting your PH Passport. If not, the Philippine passport is no longer valid, but you can use it to prove that you were FORMERLY a Filipino citizen and come in as Balikbayan.

[@paracetukmol5482]

Also dual citizens by birth, PSA report of birth is not enough to prove your dual citizenship. Get that Phillipine Passport 😂

[@maricelbautistapojas9381]

Hi kuya.tanong kulang Po aning requirements nawala na yong passprt ko

[@HG-zm2dx]

Enter the Philippines with your foreign passport and apply Philippine passport in the Philippines.

[@grmar5196]

Can I do that because I was denied for dual citizenship because I was born to a US citizen father before that 1973 rule. I was born in the Philippines and my mother is a Filipino citizen. I was just wondering if that’s possible in my case..

[@kitty_s23456]

@@grmar5196 no. You are not eligible for dual citizenship because of that 1973 rule. Since you're not dual, you can't apply for a PH passport.

[@jundelacruz9612]

Get a padrino at dfa to speed up the process. U know how it works in phil govt u need to give lagay

[@atitudlanggam3125]

Honestly, dual citizenship is a bad joke.

[@billcartagena5635]

Don't get outsmarted with Uncle Sam and I'm glad and U.S.A. getting smart no more dual B*S