Dual citizenship

[lordna]

After getting ILR do you have to get British citizenship BEFORE you can get Dual citizenship?

[Terpe]

There is no legal requirement for you to obtain British Citizenship
But there are advantages.

In short Yes.You need British Citizenship to be a dual citizen.

When you have been granted British Citizenship you are technivally no longer a Philippine citizen. You will of course still have your RP passport.
You will need to re-acquire Phils citizenship at a ceremony in Phil Embassy.

All is more cost I'm afraid.

For requirements of British Citizenship look here:-
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/britishcitizenship/

The Application Form and the Application Guide are here:-
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/nationality/an

The new fees effective November 22 2010 are here:-
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/fees-table-Nov-10.pdf

[Terpe]

Look here for details of Dual Citizenship:-
http://philembassy-uk.org/FAQa.html#301