Foreign Nationals Taking Philippine Licensure Exams

Resident foreign nationals who are sons or daughters of Filipino citizens permanently residing abroad (e.g., USA).
Foreign nationals resident in the Philippines who studied and graduated from government-recognized schools.

Application must be filed with the PRC Application Division or Regional Office.
Required documents include:
1. Authenticated transcript of records with graduation details.
2. Certified photocopy of passport pages showing citizenship and entry date.
3. Certified copy of Philippine immigration documents allowing residence.
4. Additional documents as required by the Professional Regulatory Board.

Successful examinees will be listed separately from Filipino examinees.
Their names will be published in newspapers but their rank will not be disclosed.
They are not allowed to participate in oath-taking ceremonies.
They cannot register, secure a professional license, or practice in the Philippines.
They will receive a report of rating and a certificate of passing the licensure examination.

To register and practice, the examinee must either: a) Prove Filipino citizenship through naturalization documents and oath of allegiance; or b) Submit official proof of reciprocity from their home country stating that Filipinos can equivalently take licensure exams and practice there.
Reciprocity documents must be translated in English and certified by the embassy/consulate.
The foreign country’s licensing authority must provide a firm commitment for reciprocal treatment of Filipino professionals.

The resolution takes effect 15 days after publication in the Official Gazette or a newspaper.
Copies must be furnished to foreign embassies and consulates in the Philippines for guidance.