PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

RENUNCIATION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP Renunciation of Philippine citizenship is a voluntary act of giving up your Philippine citizenship after acquiring foreign citizenship. Appointment is required for this type of legal/notarial service. Click here to book an appointment. A Filipino citizen (natural-born or naturalized), at least 18 years of age, may renounce his/her Philippine citizenship. Requirements Printed eReceipt Applicants with confirmed appointments and successful online payment must download and print the eReceipt attached in their email. They must present the printed eReceipt to the Consular Officer. Affidavit of Renunciation of Philippine Citizenship Fill out two (2) copies of the affidavit which can be downloaded from this website. However, DO NOT SIGN the form. It has to be signed in front of a Consular Officer. Philippine Passport Submit original and two (2) photocopies of passport data page. Original passport will be cancelled and retained at the Philippine Consulate General. Identification Certificate, Oath of Allegiance, Order of Approval (For Dual Citizens) Submit original and two (2) photocopies. Original dual citizenship papers will be cancelled and retained at the Philippine Consulate General. PSA Birth Certificate / Report of Birth Submit original and two (2) photocopies. US Certificate of Naturalization / US Passport Submit original…

foreign medical mission to the philippines Foreign medical professionals must apply for Special Temporary Permits to practice their professions while conducting the medical mission in the Philippines. Any foreign organization intending to bring medicines and/or medical equipment to be donated or used during the conduct of medical missions must also comply with the requirements of the Department of Health’s Bureau of International Health Cooperation (DOH-BIHC)    Click here for the Guidelines on Foreign Surgical & Medical Missions (FSSM) Click here for DOH's Procedural Guide for Shipment of Medicines/Medical Equipment for Medical Missions Guidelines on the Conduct of Foreign Surgical and Medical Missions to the Philippines All applications for Foreign Surgical and Medical Missions (FSMM) shall be submitted to the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) who shall forward the same to the following professional groups copy furnished DOH.Visit the PMA website www.philippinemedicalassociation.org to download the application form. Guideline #1 Each member of the foreign medical team must submit the following documents in applying for temporary license to practice during the duration of the mission. All documents must be in English or with English translation: Valid/current license from country of origin, authenticated by the Embassy/Consulate (please refer to Authentication procedures and requirements in the list of Consular…

foreign donations to the philippines Donations from abroad may qualify for duty exemption depending on the donee/consignee or recipient, and the nature of the item to be donated. The specified donee/consignee or recipient must be qualified to receive donations on a tax or duty free basis. The items to be donated may be recommended for duty-free entry provided they are: Directly required or necessary in the religious, charity, medical or training activities of the donee/consignee, and should contribute to the promotion of rural or regional development, generation of employment, and strengthening of health services or moral values, and other socio-economic development;  Essential machinery and equipment, including its spare parts and accessories, as defined under NEDA Rules and Regulations; Not contraband, prohibited, regulated or restricted under existing laws (i.e., motor vehicles, clothing, tires), except those necessary for the promotion of public health and safety; and Not locally available and with no local substitutes as certified by the Board of Investments. However, in case of local availability, the importation may still be recommended for duty-free treatment if it satisfies the foregoing conditions, in addition to which the BOI should interpose no objection to granting of duty exemption. Note: Certification for duty-free importation…

importation of Motor vehicles to the philippines Can anyone bring in a motor vehicle? Yes, provided that the motor vehicle is brand-new. Under Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Circular 92, Series of 1995, dated October 19, 1995, the importation of a brand new motor vehicle of all types, including motorcycles has been liberalized and would no longer thus require prior authority to import. When is a motor vehicle brand new? Under the guidelines presently awaiting approved by the office of the President, a motor vehicle is brand new if and only if the following criteria are satisfied: That the motor vehicle is of current or advance year model; It has never been registered or used; and It is covered by a certificate of first ownership. How about motor vehicles not of current or advance year model? They shall be processed as in used motor vehicle. What about used vehicles? Appendix 1-D of BSP Circular-Letter, Series 1995, dated October 19, 1995, the importation of used motor vehicles continue to be regulated and would therefore require prior authority from the Bureau of Import Services (BIS), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Who is qualified to import used motor vehicles? Under Executive Order…

adopt a child from the philippines A child who is below 15 years of age and is in the legal custody of the Department of Social Work and Services (DSWD) may be adopted under the inter-country adoption law. Prospective adopters may contact:The Inter-Country Adoption BoardDepartment of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)#2 Chicago cor. Ermine Garcia Sts., Brgy. Pinagkaisahan,Cubao, Quezon CityTel. Nos. : (632) 8726-4568Mobile No.: (632) 906-208-6126E-mail: adoption@icab.gov.phWebsite: www.icab.gov.ph US northeast residents may also contact any of the following DSWD-accredited, non-profit adoption agencies: Delaware Massachusetts Delaware Madison Adoption Associates1009 Woodstream DriveWilmington, DE 19810Contact: Diana Bramble, MBAMSW-Administrative OfficerE: diana.maa@comcast.netT: (302) 475 8977F: (302) 529 1976⊕: www.madisonadoption.org Massachusetts Wide Horizons for Children 391 Totten Pond Road, Suite 303 Waltham, Massachusette 02451 Contact: Jessica Ellison Philippines Program Manager E: JEllison@whfc.org T: (781) 491-0397F:  (781) 899-2769 ⊕: https://whfc.org Guidelines on Inter-Country Adoption Republic Act 8043 also known as the Inter-Country Adoption Act was enacted in 1995 to allow aliens to adopt Filipino children if such children cannot be adopted by qualified Filipino citizens. Who may be adopted? Only a child who is below 15 years of age and is voluntarily or involuntarily committed to the Department of Social Work and Services (DSWD) may be adopted under…

IMPORTATION OF LIVE PETS AND PLANTS There are quarantine and regulatory agency restrictions and conditions to the importation of pets/animals and household plants to the Philippines. Importation of Household Plants Phytosanitary Certificate must be obtained from the concerned Government Agency at the port of origin and presented to the Plant Quarantine Officer. Plants arriving in the country without this certificate as well as those falling in the alert list may be detained.For the pertinent rules and regulations on commercial shipment of plants and their products/ by-products, write to:The DirectorBureau of Plant Industry692 San Andres, Malate, Manila. Importation of Live Pets / Animals Below is the revised requirements and procedures for the transport of pets from the United States to the Philippines. Requirements Import permit issued by the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).Please read the other requirements on the permit in order to import your pet(s), i.e. Veterinary Health Certificate and the updated Vaccination Record. For the updated Vaccination Record, the following is needed: DOGS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against distemper, leptospirosis, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2. CATS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against herpes, calicivirus, panleukopenia and feline leukemia Procedure How to obtain import permit from BAI: Go to http://www.bai.da.gov.ph/ and click BAI ONE TIME…

travel tax exemption The travel tax is a levy imposed by the Philippine government on individuals who are leaving the country irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and the form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183, as amended. The following individuals are REQUIRED by the Philippine government to pay the Travel Tax every time they leave the country irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and the form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183, as amended:Filipino citizensPermanent resident aliens whose immigration status maybe one of the following:Sec. 13 Quota or Preference Immigrant VisaSec. 13 A Visa issued to an Alien Spouse of Philippine CitizenSec. 13 B Child born outside the Philippines by a 13A MotherSec. 13 C Child born in the Philippines by a 13A MotherSec. 13 D Loss of Citizenship by a Filipino Woman by her Marriage to an AlienSec. 13 E Returning ResidentSec. 13 G Former Natural-born Citizen of the Philippines who was Naturalized by a Foreign CountryTRV Temporary Residence VisaRA 7919 Alien Social Integration Act of 1995RC /RFC Recognition as Filipino CitizenRA 7837 Permanent ResidentThe following Filipino citizens are…

national bureau of investigation (nbI ) clearance In need of an NBI Clearance while abroad? Secure and accomplish an NBI Fingerprint Card Form available at the Philippine Consulate and send it to the NBI in the Philippines to obtain the clearance. Appointment is required for this type of notarial service. Click here to book an appointment. For First-Time Applicant Set up an AppointmentAppointment is required for this type of notarial service. To set up an appointment online for Notarial Services, please click here: newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/links/Please ensure that the name, email address and mobile number of the applicant is registered.From the drop down menu (Selected Service), please select: Notarial Online PaymentIndicate the quantity/number of document to be notarized: one (1) for the notarization of NBI fingerprint Card Form and pay the notarization fee through the online payment portal. The notarization fee is US$25.00, and an additional US$5.00 convenience fee goes to the Provider. Applicants with confirmed appointments and successful online payment will receive an SMS confirmation to the registered mobile number and three separate emails: 1st email to confirm your registration; 2nd email confirming payment; 3rd email with the attached eReceipt which you will need to download, print and bring with you…

philippine centenarians Are you... A Natural Born Filipino? 100 years of age and above? If yes... Under the Philippine Centenarians Act of 2016, you are entitled to the following: Cash gift of Php 100,000 Letter of Felicitations from the President of the Republic of the Philippines Note: Heirs of deceased centenarians could receive Posthumous Plaque of Recognition from the Philippine Government but will not be entitled to the cash gift. Guidelines on the Availment of Awards & Incentives for Overseas Filipino Centenarians Downloadable Form Application for Availment of Awards and Incentives for Overseas Filipino Centenarians Under R.A. 10868 For more information Please email newyorkpcg.consular@dfa.gov.phor call (212) 764 1330 ext. 3005

Waiver of the Two-Year Home-Country Residency Requirement for Exchange Visitors to the US (J-1 visa waiver) An Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) participant may be given a Waiver of the 2-Year Home Residency on the Basis of the No Objection Statement (NOS) issued by the Philippine Government. Click here for J1 Visa Waiver The EVP Committee reserves the right to grant “No Objection Statement” (NOS), upon completion of all requirements, to applicants whose cases may fall under highly meritorious circumstances, such as, but not limited to, applications from researchers or professionals whose continued stay in the United States will advance the Philippines’ national interest. These researches or studies should be sustainable, suitable to the current priorities of the Philippine government, and will improve research and development (RnD) in the Philippines. These applications, which will include detailed research plans, are to be subjected to evaluation by relevant agencies such as DOST, DOH, CHED, among others. The EVP Committee shall not grant NOS on the following grounds: A. The applicant has not attended or has not completed the training program, unless the reasons for non-attendance or non-completion are any of the following: Violations of the participant’s recognized rights by training institution or sponsor,…