As a Filipino citizen, can one’s spouse who is a foreign national live in the Philippines?
An immigrant visa may be issued to a Filipino citizen’s foreign spouse which entitles him/her to permanently reside in the Philippines. Said visa may be obtained by applying at Philippine Embassies/Consulates General. The effectivity of the visa, however, is contingent upon the Filipino citizen’s retention of his/her Filipino citizenship. What is the citizenship status of one’s children after he or she reacquires Filipino citizenship? If his/her children are unmarried and below 18 years of age upon reacquisition of Filipino citizenship, his/her children are recognized as Filipino citizens under Philippine laws and are entitled to the rights and privileges attendant thereto. If a Filipino citizen chooses to travel to the Philippines with his/her foreign spouse and children, do the spouse and children need to secure additional travel documents from the Philippine Embassy/Consulate before leaving? Under the Balikbayan Law, a Filipino citizen’s foreign spouse and children do not need to se
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