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…

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,…

PRC Registration of new professionals Newly passed professionals who have either left abroad immediately after examinations or before the results were released, can now register with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) through an authorized representative, per PRC Resolution No. 2006-313. Appointment is required for this type of notarial service. Click here to book an appointment. Steps The new registrant fills out an Oath Form required by PRC and take his oath under the presence of an officer of the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where he/she is situated. Requirements To take oath at the Philippine Consulate, submit the following: Certificate from the PRC notifying the examinee that he/she passed the Board, indicating their scores (original and photocopy); Panunumpa ng Propesyonal from PRC (original and photocopy); and Notarial Fee: US$25.00 The registrant shall designate his/her representative in the Philippines and execute a Special Power of Attorney (SPA) preferably before the same officer of the Philippine Embassy or Consulate who administered his/her oath.The SPA should expressly declare that his/her representative is fully authorized to accomplish, sign and execute documents, perform all acts necessary for his/her registration. To have an SPA notarized at the Philippine Consulate, submit the following: Two (2) unsigned copy of…

restrictions in bringing medicine & other regulated products to the philippines Over the counter drugs are available in pharmacies or drug stores in the country. However, if visitors insist on bringing their own prescriptive drugs, they may do so but only in quantities sufficient for the duration of their stay in the country. CLICK HERE For information on how to get an Apostille Certification for your Medical Certificate to used in the Philippines. Visitors taking prescription drugs (tablets and ampoules) should bring a letter from their physician stating the condition for which they are receiving treatment and the dosage with English translation. The amount of drugs brought into the country should also be sufficient for the duration of the visit. For those who are travelling onward to another country, they are advised that separate quantity of drugs should be sealed and declared again before exiting the country. Prohibited Importations These are items generally prohibited, except when given permission under highly controlled conditions as provided for in the law. Some of these prohibited items are the following:Dynamite, gunpowder, ammunition and other explosives, firearms and weapon of war, and parts thereof.Written or printed articles, negatives or cinematographic film, photographs, engravings, lithographs, objects,…

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philippine driver's license renewal Filipinos abroad who hold authentic Philippine driver's license can now renew their expired license through a representative, per Land Transportation Office (LTO) Administrative Order No. RIB-2008-011, s. 2007. CLICK HEREto have your SPA notarized at the Philippine Consulate for use in renewing Driver's License in the Philippines. The following documents must be presented by the applicant's authorized representative:Applicant's original driver's license and receipt (plus one photocopy of each);Photocopy of the applicant's Philippine passport (first page, visa page and departure from the Philippines and last arrival overseas);Special Power of Attorney (SPA) from the licensee to the LTO requesting the renewal and authorizing a representative to renew the license on his / her behalf. The SPA must be legalized/notarized by the Philippine Embassy or Consulate GeneralWhere to apply?Applicants within the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila may apply for renewal at the License Section of the Central Office of the LTO in Quezon City.Representatives who are outside of NCR may apply at the field office of their choice.What to expect after filing an application?Only an OFFICIAL RECEIPT will be issued by the LTO to those who apply for extensions on their driver's license through a representative.A new…

importation of personal effects to the philippines Under Section 105 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines as amended by Executive Order No. 206, duty and tax free privileges, for goods that are not to be sold, bartered nor traded; not of commercial quantity; not prohibited importations and have been endorsed by the proper regulatory agency and the Bureau of Customs, can be extended to individuals based on their status. The individuals who can avail of the duty and tax free priveleges are as follows: Returning Resident Filipino nationals (or have re-acquired citizenship) who have had an uninterrupted stay abroad for at least six (6) months prior to their return to the Philippines, are entitled to duty and tax free privileges for personal effects and household goods, used abroad for at least six (6) months, of a dutiable value not more than Ten Thousand Pesos (10,000.00). Any amount in excess of P10,000.00 is subject to 50% duty to the first P10,000.00 exemption across the board. Filipino nationals who have acquired foreign citizenship and are returning using a 13-g Immigrant Visa to settle permanently in the Philippines, who have stayed abroad for at least six months, is entitled to…