RENUNCIATION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP

OVERVIEW

You can voluntarily renounce your Philippine citizenship through the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC. Appointment and personal appearance at the Embassy are required for this service.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Renunciation of Philippine citizenship is the voluntary act of giving up your Philippine citizenship after acquiring foreign citizenship.

A Filipino citizen (natural-born or naturalized), at least 18 years of age, may choose to renounce their Philippine citizenship.

Filipinos who wish to renounce their Philippine citizenship must set an appointment to take their Oath of Renunciation. Once approved, the Embassy will issue a certification stating that the individual has relinquished their rights and privileges as a Filipino citizen.

Voluntary renunciation of Philippine citizenship is a permanent and irreversible legal action. Once you voluntarily give up your Philippine citizenship, you will no longer be able to reacquire it in the future. 
 
Republic Act No. 9225 (Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003, commonly known as the Dual Citizenship Law) does not apply to individuals who voluntarily renounced their citizenship. The law only provides for the reacquisition of Philippine citizenship for natural-born Filipinos who lost their Philippine citizenship as a result of foreign naturalization, not through voluntary renunciation.

HOW TO APPLY

1. Schedule an Appointment. Appointment is required for this service. Click the button below to set an appointment online.

Book an Appointment

2. Prepare Your Documents. Complete your required documents before your appointment. Please bring a pen for filling out and signing forms during your appointment.

3. Proceed to the Embassy. On the day of your appointment, go to the Embassy with your required documents and pay the processing fee.

4. Take the Oath of Renunciation. Take the oath before the consular officer. 

5. Receive Your Affidavit of Renunciation. You have the option to provide a return envelope to the consular officer for mailing, or collect your affidavit on the same day.

WHAT TO BRING

Please note that the consular officer reserves the right to require additional documents from an applicant to prove their identity and/or citizenship, and ensure accurate and complete personal data entries. The Embassy has no photocopier/printer onsite.

1. Affidavit of Renunciation of Philippine Citizenship

2. Birth Certificate

    • Original and two (2) photocopies of the birth certificate issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)
    • See sample here
    • If you do not have a birth certificate issued by the PSA, please order online through psahelpline.ph or psaserbilis.com.ph

3. Philippine Passport

    • Original and two (2) photocopies of the passport data page

4. Foreign Passport

    • Original and two (2) photocopies of the passport data page

5. (FOR DUAL CITIZENS) Dual Citizenship Identification Certificate

    • Original and two (2) photocopies of the Identification Certificate, Oath of Allegiance and Order of Approval

6. Processing Fee

    • USD 25.00 processing fee per document
    • Additional USD 10.00 per document for same-day release
    • Accepted payment methods include cash, credit/debit card (4% convenience fee applies), or money order made payable to “Embassy of the Philippines”
    • Personal checks are not accepted

FURTHER RESOURCES

Set your appointment here.

For further inquiries, email us at notarials@phembassy-us.org.