PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

TORONTO
Docket No. ______________
PETITION FOR RETENTION AND/OR RE-ACQUISITION OF
PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9225
Attach two (2) identical unaltered 2x2
colored photographs (front view) with
white background using glue in the
photograph box.
The photograph must be taken within
the last three (3) months from the
date of application.
A scanned photograph is not allowed.
A photograph of the applicant wearing
eyewear (i.e. sunglasses, colored
contact lenses, etc.) or headwear is
not acceptable.

Attach two (2) identical unaltered 2x2

colored photographs (front view) with
white background using glue in the
photograph box.
The photograph must be taken within
the last three (3) months from the
date of application.
A scanned photograph is not allowed.
A photograph of the applicant wearing
eyewear (i.e. sunglasses, colored
contact lenses, etc.) or headwear is
not acceptable.

Indicate N/A if not applicable. Do not leave any space blank. Print all information LEGIBLY.
Petition not properly accomplished will not be acted upon.

I, ________________________________________________________________________ also known as (AKA)

Name (AS WRITTEN ON THE PHILIPPINE BIRTH CERTIFICATE or REPORT OF BIRTH)

___________________________________________________, of legal age, ___________________, a C A N A D I A N

(AS WRITTEN ON CURRENT FOREIGN PASSPORT) of petitioner

civil status

nationality/citizenship

national and a resident of __________________________________________________________________, with contact

complete address

No.________________________, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby declare under oath that:
Tel No./Mobile No.

1. I am a former natural-born Philippine citizen, born on ______________________ at _______________________

date of birth

place of birth

to _________________________________________________, a ______________________________ citizen

fathers name

fathers citizenship (as written on birth certificate)

and ________________________________________________, a _____________________________ citizen;

mothers maiden name (as written on birth certificate)

mothers citizenship(as written on birth certificate)

2. I became a C A N A D I A N national on _________________________, thereby I lost my Philippine citizenship.

foreign citizenship

date of acquisition of foreign citizenship

3. Pursuant thereto, I am a holder of C A N A D I A N passport with Passport No. ___________________________,

foreign passport

Canadian Passport No.

issued on ______________________________ at ________________________________;

Date of Issue

Place of Issue

4. (If registered with the Bureau) I am a holder of Alien certificate of Registration (ACR) No. __________________
and Immigrant Certificate of Residence / Certificate of Residence for Temporary visitors (ICR / CRTV)
No. _____________________________;
ICR/CRTV No.

5. (If with Dependent/s) Include in this petition is/are my unmarried child/children below 18 years old;
Name
Relationship
Date of Birth
Age
________________________________
___________
__________
_____
________________________________
___________
__________
_____
________________________________
___________
__________
_____
6. I am freely and voluntarily filing this petition to re-acquire my Philippine Citizenship, knowing fully well its
concomitant rights and obligations;
7. This petition with the Bureau is being filed in accordance with Republic Act No. 9225 and its implementing rules
and regulations.
___________________________________
Signature of petitioner

VERIFICATION

I, _____________________________________________, the petitioner, hereby certify under oath that all the
allegations stated herein are true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge and belief as well and based on
the authentic documents in my possession.

____________________________________
Signature of petitioner

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS _______________________at the Consulate General of

the Philippines, Toronto, above named petitioner EXHIBITED TO ME HER/HIS C A N A D I A N Passport No.
__________________________ Issued on __________________________ at __________________________________.

Doc. No.
: ______________
Fee
: C$57.50
O.R. No.
: ______________
Service No.
: ______________
Book No.
: ______________
Page No.
: ______________
Series of
: ______________
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------PLEASE SUBMIT TWO (2) PHOTOCOPIES OF EACH OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
*ORIGINAL SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE EVALUATING OFFICER
REQUIREMENTS:
Original Birth Certificate authenticated by the National
Statistics Office (NSO)*

Marriage Certificate (for married female applicant)*

Death Certificate of spouse (if applicable)*

Appropriate Philippine Court Order on the annulment

of marriage (if applicable)*

Four (4) recent 2x2 photographs (colored with WHITE

background)

Fee of C$57.50/applicant in money order or bank

draft payable to the Philippine Consulate General

Old Philippine passport*

Canadian / foreign passport*

Canadian / foreign Citizenship Card/ID*

Certificate of Oath Taking as a Canadian*

OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Certificate of Non-availability of Birth Record (if born

before 1950) from the Local Civil Registrar or from
NSO
Baptismal Certificate/Joint Birth Affidavit*
Marriage Certificate of parents*
Order of Adoption, if applicable*

DEPENDENT (Two photocopies of the following required

documents):
Two (2) recent 2X2 photographs (colored with WHITE
background). Please see photograph template on
Supplement for Dependent for specifications.

Canadian / foreign passport*

Birth Certificate (long form)*

Fee of C$28.75/dependent
INSTRUCTIONS:

Application form must be duly accomplished and

signed. Incomplete information on the application form
may cause delay in the processing.
All requirements should be submitted with the duly
accomplished form.
If the documents are complete and satisfactory,
applicant will be informed of the schedule for taking the
Oath of Allegiance. PERSONAL APPEARANCE IS
REQUIRED IN TAKING THE OATH, for the
principal applicant.
PLEASE DRESS APPROPRIATELY FOR THE
OCCASION, (at least smart casual with collared shirt)
PLEASE BE INFORMED THAT THE CEREMONY
WILL TAKE ABOUT AN HOUR.

Application for the issuance of Identification Certificate (IC)

under R.A. 9225 or the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003

Attach two (2) identical unaltered 2x2

colored photographs (front view) with
white background using glue in the
photograph box.
The photograph must be taken within
the last three (3) months from the
date of application.
A scanned photograph is not allowed.
A photograph of the applicant wearing
eyewear (i.e. sunglasses, colored
contact lenses, etc.) or headwear is
not acceptable.

Name: ________________________________________________________________
Date of Birth: __________________________________________________________
Place of Birth: _________________________________________________________
Sex: __________________________________________________________________
Civil Status: ___________________________________________________________
Color of Hair: _________________________________________________________
Color of Eyes: _________________________________________________________
Distinguishing Marks on Face: ___________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________
Home Phone No.: _______________________________________________________
Mobile Phone No.: ______________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________________________
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------I, _________________________________________________, the petitioner, hereby certify that all the
information stated herein are true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge and belief as well and based on
the authentic documents in my possession.
Further, I hereby acknowledge the date of the Oath taking Ceremony as stated in the Notice to Appear to take
the Oath of Allegiance on ______________________________and will comply to its prescribed conditions.

____________________________________
Signature of petitioner
___________________________
Date

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

TORONTO

SUPPLEMENT FOR DEPENDENT

I, ________________________________________________________________ also known as (AKA)
(FULL NAME OF PETITIONER AS APPEARING IN THE DEPENDENTS BIRTH CERTIFICATE)

__________________________________________________________________, of __________ years of age,

(AS WRITTEN ON CURRENT FOREIGN PASSPORT) of petitioner

a citizen of _____________________, and a resident of _________________________________________________,

nationality/citizenship

complete address

with contact no._________________________________, after having been duly sworn to in accordance with law, hereby
declare under oath that:

1. I am the petitioner in the foregoing Petition for Retention/Re-acquisition of Philippine Citizenship

under Republic Act No. 9255;
2. I am including in my petition my unmarried child below eighteen (18) years of age pursuant to
Section 4 of R.A. 9225, to wit:
Paper Photo Head Size Template

Attach two (2) identical unaltered 2x2

colored photographs (front view) with
white background using glue in the
photograph box.
The photograph must be taken within
the last three (3) months from the
date of application.
A scanned photograph is not allowed.
A photograph of the applicant wearing
eyewear (i.e. sunglasses, colored
contact lenses, etc.) or headwear is
not acceptable.

Name

Date of Birth

: ______________________________________________________________________
(as appearing in the Birth Certificate)
: ______________________________________________________________________
(as appearing in the foreign passport)
: _____________________________ Age : _______________ Gender: _____________

Place of Birth

: _______________________________________________ Civil Status: ____________

Nationality

: _____________________________ Valid Passport No.: ________________________

Also known as

Date of Issuance : _____________________________ Place of Issuance: _________________________

Fathers Name

: ______________________________________________________________________

Mothers Name : ______________________________________________________________________

3. I surrender for cancellation his/her original Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) No.
_____________________ and Immigrant Certificate of Residency / Certificate of Residence for
Temporary Visitors (ICR/CRTV) No. ____________________

_____________________________________________
(Signature over Printed Name of the Petitioner)

RA 9225
RETENTION & RE-ACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP
NOTICE TO APPEAR TO TAKE THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
NAME : _________________________________________________
Please appear on _______________________________ at 2:30 pm
At
THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL
700-160 Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto ON M4P 3B5
When you come to take the Citizenship oath, you must:

Bring with you this notice;

Personal identification, preferably one which has your photograph
and signature on it;

In presentable attire, at least smart casual (collared shirt, long
pants for men, and shoes). T-shirt, sando, short pants and sandals
are not allowed.

Allocate about an hour for the ceremony. Please ensure enough
time for your parking, if applicable.
If you cannot attend this event, you must inform the Consulate General as
soon as possible by sending an email to:

atn.pcgtoronto@gmail.com
If you do not attend this event at the aforementioned date, time and place,
you will have to either:
1. File a new application for citizenship,
OR
2. Provide proof that you could not appear for good reason. You must do
this within sixty (60) days of the aforementioned date.