Rules on R.A. 9225 Citizenship Processing

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BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-015: Rules on R.A. 9225 Citizenship Processing

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Rules on R.A. 9225 Citizenship Processing

Law: Bi Operations Order No. Sbm-2014-015

Decision Date: Mar 20, 2014

The "Rules and Guidelines for the Immigration Processing of Arriving and Departing Passengers who Retained or Re-acquired Philippine Citizenship" establishes streamlined procedures for immigration processing at international ports of entry and exit to ensure that individuals who have retained or re-acquired Philippine citizenship are given full rights and privileges.

Law Summary

Immigration Processing Upon Arrival

Passenger presenting a valid foreign passport and proof of Philippine citizenship per Section 1
Immigration Officer confirms validity of proof
Indefinite authorized stay granted
Arrival stamp affixed on foreign passport
Proof of citizenship indicated as:
- "PP" for valid Philippine passport
- "RA 9225" for IC or CRPC

Immigration Processing Upon Departure

Passenger with valid foreign passport and proof of Philippine citizenship can depart without surrendering certificates or paying additional immigration fees
Immigration Officer verifies validity of submitted proof
Departure stamp affixed on foreign passport
Proof of citizenship marked as:
- "PP" for valid Philippine passport
- "RA 9225" for IC or CRPC

Procedures If Proof of Philippine Citizenship Is Not Presented

Passenger may be admitted or allowed to depart based on existing immigration rules
Lack of proof does not automatically bar entry or exit

Repealing Clause

Repeals Memorandum Order No. MCL-08-039 dated 21 October 2008
Other inconsistent issuances are repealed or modified as necessary

Effectivity

Order takes effect immediately upon issuance
Copy to be furnished to the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City

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