Re-acquisition of Filipino Citizenship (Dual Citizenship) Oath Taking Experience
(posted by Ging)
My Dual Citizenship Oath Experience:
I arrived inside the building at 1:10PM and immediately proceeded to the reception desk. The receptionist gave me 2 sets of documents to sign, in which I signed 3 pages for each set. The complete documents that was given to me were the following:
So, after the signing, I was told to take a seat and wait for the oath officer. We were 15 in the group for the oath, and if for some reasons that the seating area would become full, they only allow the oath takers to sit on the same spot, and all other companions will be requested to sit on the other side (except for my husband - they thought he was important ). The space inside is pretty much limited so don't bring with you too many companions!
Then, at 1:35PM, the oath officer came in and explained everything about the benefits and advantages of being a dual citizen. This is also a good chance for you to address your concerns if you have one. So, the talk plus the Q & A portion lasted until 2PM, - then right away with the oath. We were all told to stand at the center, raise our right hands and recited our oath as we followed the officer. After that, all done! That was it.
You can see our photos HERE.
I arrived inside the building at 1:10PM and immediately proceeded to the reception desk. The receptionist gave me 2 sets of documents to sign, in which I signed 3 pages for each set. The complete documents that was given to me were the following:
- Identification certificate - I signed this.
- Oath of Allegiance - I also signed this
- Petition for Re-Acquisition of Philippine Citizenship - I signed this too .
- An order letter signed by the Consul General
- all the photocopies of the documents I submitted when I applied for the Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship
So, after the signing, I was told to take a seat and wait for the oath officer. We were 15 in the group for the oath, and if for some reasons that the seating area would become full, they only allow the oath takers to sit on the same spot, and all other companions will be requested to sit on the other side (except for my husband - they thought he was important ). The space inside is pretty much limited so don't bring with you too many companions!
Then, at 1:35PM, the oath officer came in and explained everything about the benefits and advantages of being a dual citizen. This is also a good chance for you to address your concerns if you have one. So, the talk plus the Q & A portion lasted until 2PM, - then right away with the oath. We were all told to stand at the center, raise our right hands and recited our oath as we followed the officer. After that, all done! That was it.
You can see our photos HERE.
