Question & AnswerQ&A (CID ALIEN REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS NO. 14)
All aliens permanently or temporarily residing in the Philippines must register, except accredited officials of a foreign government recognized by the Philippines and their official staff and families.
Accredited officials of a foreign government recognized by the Philippines and the members of their official staffs and families are exempted from registration.
They must apply for registration and be fingerprinted within 120 days from September 15, 1950.
They must apply for registration and be fingerprinted immediately upon entry, except for those admitted for 60 days or longer.
They must apply for the registration of the alien child within 30 days after approval of the Act if the child was present at the time of the Act's approval, or immediately upon entry if the child entered after the Act's approval.
Parents or guardians must file an application within 30 days of birth and pay a filing fee of P2.00, then have three months from birth to submit photographs and comply with other requirements. The child is considered registered as of the filing date.
They must submit the birth certificate of the child, noted on the application and attached thereto.
They must, within 15 days after their 14th birthday, apply in person for registration and fingerprinting.
Applicants must submit ACR and ICR/NBCR of parents (if living), birth certificates of parents (if born in the Philippines), marriage contract of parents (if legitimate), death certificates (if parents deceased), applicant's birth certificate, school records, family portraits, barangay certificate of residence, employment certificate, affidavits of two disinterested witnesses, and other documents supporting continuous residence.
They are subject to the penalties provided for by the Alien Registration Act of 1950, as amended.
They must pay an overtime fee of P1,000.00 upon filing their application.
Applications must be referred to the Intelligence Division for a background check before investigation or interview is conducted.
They must apply for registration and be fingerprinted immediately after discharge if they will stay for 30 days or longer.