Dual Citizenships

[Geraldine]

Was thinking now should I bother re-acquiring my Philippine citizenship at the Phil Embassy or could I just do it like in 5yrs or so? Dont know if it will make any difference its just that right now with my present condition-due to give birth on May and will be busy with 3 little boys - I just can't be bothered to go to London and besides I got no plans of going back to Phil until all my children are abit older and easier to travel with them along. No plans of doing any business nor buying properties as well..so I just dont see any importance in getting a dual citizenship at this stage.


I havent reported my marriage and all my sons birth to the Philippine Embassy as well...is that alright? I know I just have to pay a penalty fee for late filing but what else is the damage?

[darren-b]

Was thinking now should I bother re-acquiring my Philippine citizenship at the Phil Embassy or could I just do it like in 5yrs or so? Dont know if it will make any difference its just that right now with my present condition-due to give birth on May and will be busy with 3 little boys - I just can't be bothered to go to London and besides I got no plans of going back to Phil until all my children are abit older and easier to travel with them along. No plans of doing any business nor buying properties as well..so I just dont see any importance in getting a dual citizenship at this stage.


I havent reported my marriage and all my sons birth to the Philippine Embassy as well...is that alright? I know I just have to pay a penalty fee for late filing but what else is the damage?

In some ways you are better off not becoming Filipino again as I don't think the British government can take your British citizenship away from you as you would become stateless.

[LadyJ]

Was thinking now should I bother re-acquiring my Philippine citizenship at the Phil Embassy or could I just do it like in 5yrs or so? Dont know if it will make any difference its just that right now with my present condition-due to give birth on May and will be busy with 3 little boys - I just can't be bothered to go to London and besides I got no plans of going back to Phil until all my children are abit older and easier to travel with them along. No plans of doing any business nor buying properties as well..so I just dont see any importance in getting a dual citizenship at this stage.


I havent reported my marriage and all my sons birth to the Philippine Embassy as well...is that alright? I know I just have to pay a penalty fee for late filing but what else is the damage?

You will need it in the future.

ie. if you want to retire in the Phils or buy land/property.

also a good benefit for your childrens but dont wait them to reach 18 yrs old.

Reporting marriage =you'll force to do it when you need to renew your Phils passport.
Report of birth =can do it later but I suggest not to leave it for long.