Children born in the UK to filipino mothers

[Rory]

We have been planning the move for many years and have just been putting everything in place so there are no large bills to deal with when we do go. I was not so happy with the way the UK was going back then but if i could foresee the future i think our choice is by far the better decision.

When my wife got her British citizenship she was dual for a couple of years as her filipino passport still had 2 years left on it. We have not been down to the Philippine Embassy in London to apply for her duel citizenship. We have looked in to it but never got around to it. You think this is advisable to proceed with sooner rather that later? We would have to get her filipino citizenship status back before we left the UK anyway if we are going to be permanently based in the Philippines.

[fred]

Yes..Get the Mrs to get that done ASAP along with your kids as dual nationals..Phil passport now has 10 year validity so really it's a no Brainer.. I would have also suggested that you apply for the 13a visa in the UK but I'm not sure they entertain that process any longer..Still best to inquire while your at the embassy though...cheers.

[grahamw48]

Yes..Get the Mrs to get that done ASAP along with your kids as dual nationals..Phil passport now has 10 year validity so really it's a no Brainer.. I would have also suggested that you apply for the 13a visa in the UK but I'm not sure they entertain that process any longer..Still best to inquire while your at the embassy though...cheers.

Good idea...IF , as you say, they still process at the London embassy. It saves doing a years 'Probationary' 13A (in the Phils) before getting the full one (which I do have).

I know they stopped during Covid. Possible UK police report needed ? In the Phils once you've been there 6 months, and applying for 13A, only a cheap and quick NBI clearance needed.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and yours Fred.

[Rory]

Thanks to both of you for your advice above. Very helpful indeed.
I will look in to the 13A at the embassy as well.
Good to know they can get filipino citizenship if still born outside of the Philippines.

[grahamw48]

You're welcome Rory.
As long as you have birth certs and any other needed 'proofs' to hand, the processing is quite straightforward.
When processing the 13A in the Phils, they do get a bit confused at the way our names are listed on our (UK) passports, so will probably ask for a written declaration, with a local Phils notary stamp confirming that there is no problem with that. The Attorneys close to Immigration are familiar with the documentation needed, and for a couple to three thou pesos you'll be pretty much done and dusted. Just add on the fixed 13A fee to Immigration (About p11,500).

Our local Dagupan Immigration office were most helpful. They help you do all the paperwork, then send it off to Manila for approval. No agent needed.

Earlier this year I had a most enjoyable visit back to York...my UK home city (first time back in the UK after 5 years) accompanied by my Phils-born 8 year-old son, and my York-born 30 year-old son...who also has a Filipina mum. First time they'd met 'face to face'.
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Good luck to you and your family.