Have you become an Italian citizen? You don’t have to give up your Philippine identity. Etnopoint guides you through reacquiring or retaining Philippine citizenship under RA 9225, so you can regain your rights in the Philippines without losing your Italian rights.
Keep your roots, build your future in Italy.
Dual Filipino-Italian citizenship
- Immigration
Filipino and Italian dual citizenship FAQs
Yes. Becoming a citizen of another country can mean losing your Philippine citizenship.
However, natural-born Filipino citizens can retain or reacquire Filipino citizenship by following the process under RA 9225 and taking an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
Etnopoint can help you assess your situation and find the right process to retain or regain Philippine citizenship.
If you were a Philippine citizen by birth and have acquired Italian citizenship, you can retain or regain Philippine citizenship under Republic Act 9225 (RA 9225).
The process usually involves:
- Submit your application
- Documents proving you were originally a Filipino citizen
- Proof of acquisition of Italian citizenship
- Oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines
- Issuing documents confirming the retention or reacquisition of citizenship
In Italy, you can complete the process at the Philippine consulate responsible for your area.
Etnopoint can help you check which documents you need and prepare your application properly.
Yes. If you legally hold both citizenships, you can have both an Italian and a Philippine passport.
Each passport is tied to its respective citizenship and can be used under the rules of each country.
Etnopoint can help you work out which documents you need to keep your records in order in both countries.
Yes, in some cases.
If you retain or reacquire Filipino citizenship under RA 9225, your unmarried children under 18 may, under certain conditions, acquire Filipino citizenship through you.
Your circumstances may vary depending on your age, place of birth and your parents’ citizenship.
Etnopoint can help you check whether your children qualify for Philippine citizenship and what documents they need.
The documents you need depend on your circumstances, but typically include:
- Philippine passport or other documents proving you were a Philippine citizen by birth
- Philippine birth certificate
- Document proving you acquired Italian citizenship
- Italian identity document
- Any marriage or name change documents
- Documents for any children included in the application
- Forms and photos required by the consulate
Etnopoint can help you check which documents you need and prepare them properly before your appointment.
Yes. To retain or reacquire Philippine citizenship under RA 9225, you normally need to take an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines.
You take the oath before the relevant consular authority as part of the process.
Etnopoint can help you get the required documents ready before your consular appointment.
Not necessarily.
Dual citizenship does not automatically mean paying the same taxes in both Italy and the Philippines.
Your tax obligations depend mainly on where you are tax resident, where you earn your income and what type of income it is. Italy and the Philippines also have an agreement to prevent double taxation.
Etnopoint can help you understand which tax obligations may apply to you.
Yes. If you have retained or reacquired Philippine citizenship under RA 9225, you can exercise the rights of Philippine citizens, including the right to buy land and other property in the Philippines, subject to local laws.
You can also run a business or work in a profession, subject to Philippine law.
Etnopoint can help you identify the dual citizenship documents you may need for these applications.
- Travel as a Philippine citizen: enter and stay in the Philippines with the rights of a Philippine citizen. You can also apply for a Philippine passport.
- Property and investments: you can once again buy land and property in the Philippines and carry out business activities in accordance with the law.
- Voting rights: you can vote in Philippine elections and take part in civic life there.
- Citizenship for your children: under certain conditions, unmarried children under 18 can be included in the process as derivative citizens.
- Two citizenships, two connections: you can keep your Italian citizenship and your legal ties to the Philippines.
Benefits of dual citizenship
How we work
Etnopoint connects your new life in Italy with the Philippines, which still feels like home. We know the RA 9225 process and help you prepare an accurate, complete application without the hassle.
Why choose Etnopoint?
💡 Quick tip: citizenship for your children
Did you know you can include your children under 18 in your application? They will automatically become Filipino citizens alongside you, keeping a lasting connection to their heritage.
