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About the Philippine Balikbayan Program [Who qualifies for the program?]
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- Опубліковано 16 сер 2024
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You do a great job trying to give us the best information as possible. Any time governments send out information like this...it's as clear as mud. Keep up the great work.
Thank you for all of your video lolo. I’m in the Philippines now using balikbayan program. Ingat po lolo!
Thank you Grandpa. Your information got me into PH with no issues. Just pointed the airline check-in desk to the Ottawa Embassy website.
wow! I think this is too much of a hassle. Thank you for your updates po.
Yeah...grandpa..thank for the good news...iam dual..citizen from..u.s.a. I'm going home next month i stay there one year...now I'm happy....see you soon...philippines... I live both country....
Have fun
Pera pera nalang ang gobyerno dati ok naman umuwi na wla kang visa kahit us citizen kapa or dual ka immigrants kpa masyado nyo kami pinipiga para gmastos pang hotel swab test bayad s visa tpos kapwa pilipino nyo ginawa nyo naring ibang tao nakka stress kayo sa sobrang panggipit nyo
Oo nga bakit pag may Visa walang covid lol. Gipit na sila kaya kukuha sila ng pera sa mga travelers.
Totoo yan kc may kilala ako marreid sa filipina nagkataon lang nandito ung wife, nahold sa airport ung foreignet na asawa 70 yo.. Ang ginawa ng wife pumunta ng BI kunuha lawyer nag motion for reconsideration nag pa submit ng BC ng anak at MC at sa isang papel singil 9640 grabe! Pinapasok naman ung foreigner husband 6 days quarantine buti na lang poinds ang pera nila hehehe
Thank you vlogger grandpa for the info...
Buti ngayon wala nang bayad ang baggage carts sa MIA/NAIA.
Twenty years back we used Balikbayan at entry in Manila. We were less than one year since last departure. The immigration officials offered the Balikbayayn visa on our British passports because we had said on our immigration entry form that our stay would be more than one month. We did not ask for it on the first time they offered it, and from that point onwards they always gave Balikbayan because they saw the previous Balikbayan stamps.
They NEVER asked for the Philippine passport nor any other Philippines certificate nor ANY other certificate.
We are now using SRRV which is the easiest for anyone.
My wife has both passports, but always travels on her British passport, which has her place of birth Sual.
I am a dual citizen, me and my kids go home to the Philippines every other yr ( except last yr because of Covid) and When I go home me and my family would go on side trips to other Asian countries for a few day and I never had any problems going in and out of the Philippines as a balik bayan. We’ve been to 3 so far hk, Singapore and Thailand.
Yep, that is consistent with one provision in the rules, but not the other. Philippines is so confusing!
The everchanging Philippine rules are so messy. Can they stick to something that everyone can understand?
Well this will be really tough.... coz I do believe they themselves do not understand these horrible policies that they are implementing, really sad.
@@FerdieMendoza1304 😂😂😂
@@FerdieMendoza1304 nothing makes sense because I have seen so many different vlogger videos from there and a lot of people aren't wearing just even masks as if only travelers have the covid. They have no mask reinforcement there but they want to quarantine foreigners 14 days or longer. They said over 4 billion pesos lost in tourism and 2.5 million increase in unemployment and 4 million more poor people. People are malnourished. What is the Filipino government thinking because people has to work and eat especially if they are not providing food. I talk to different people there and they want their country to open up.
I think they can't. Pinoys have always been subjective. Maybe the most subjective people around.
Common sense dictates if you don't understand the rules leave them alone.
I'm sure the Pandemic will be over soon and things will go back to normal.
Wag na lang munang umuwi. Wala pang gastos :)
Sir Vlogger Grandpa USA thank you ever so much for the fast reply of.my question. More power to your channel sir God bless you and your dearly beloved family.
All United States (American) Passport has a place of birth and if says born in the Philippines, that has always sufficed as a BALIKBAYAN, also former stamped on entry to the PHILIPPINES stamped on the date the letters "BB" which means your Balikbayan this are stamped upon arrival with Immigration and old and present passport usually has these two letters. Hope that also adds to the clarifications. Great vlog Grandpa, appreciate your videos for our KABAYAN to understand... and also many foreigners.
Philippines Government need to go back and rewrite there policies and rules in basic terms.
paligoy ligoy pa
Thank you for your content. It was very helpful because I never saw the 36 month part
I just returned from the Philippines. I left the US Dec. 6, 2020. My last departure to the Philippines was March 2020. I am still a Balikbayan and was given one year stay.
Hello Vlogger Grandpa,
Thank you for the information. One that caught my attention is the list documents proving that one is a former Filipino citizen. It lists Naturalization Paper. I did check my wife’s US Naturalization certificate indicates the country of former nationality. However, on the website of Philippine consulate in New York City, I don’t see this document listed as one of the documents showing proof that one used to be a Filipino citizen. Examples of acceptable documents are old Philippine passport or PSA-authenticated birth certificate.
VG, feel so restless not being able to go there. But I am sure your viewers appreciate the info
Hi Grandpop..writing from Europe eversince i got my dual passports ( by marrying a true borned e race italian man ) ive got no idea how confusing the Balikbayans regulations are 😲 as of now im planning to stay more months in the Philippines without my italian husband , dont u worry I'm not going to ask u what i should have to know before doing this 🤣 since we all know that Philippine Immigration has different regulations in every different countries that we natural born Filipinos have lived away from ating bayan but your video reminded me of so many things ive almost ignored its very clear and helpful now that im planning to become resident in our bayan thanks and be safe 😍
I work for a major airline in the US. I've seen passengers being denied boarding to PH. They must have an original PH birth certificate or an expired PH passport to prove former national of the Philippines. Showing birth place Philippines in your US passport does not mean you are former national of PH. Your senior PH citizen card, Driver's license, or any other PH ID will not be accepted by the airline.
You probably know way more then most Philippine officials in the Philippines know. Sad to say.
I have checked in hundreds of filipinos with just a US passport to the Philippines w/o a single problem.
@@cesarponce6532 maybe before but not with this current covid restrictions. Your airline probably got fined or the passenger being deported.
@@masterjoey193 My supervisor will be on my case if we got fined. I have been to the
Philippines numerous times and not been asked how long I plan to stay. Plus people
with US passport are legally allowed to enter without a visa for at least 30 days, former filipinos for a year. You can beat the system if you buy a fully refundable one way ticket to anywhere outside of the philippines before the 30 day is up.
Salamat Lolo, helpful though I'm about to enter Philippines by feb2021 with my wife(balikbayan), misunderstanding and confusions that I had flushed, so detailed🙏wisely, I choose BOI Phil.
U must be here na i assumed
The Bureau of Immigration refers that you can go to the Philippines multiple times in a year after being away for more than a year from the Philippines.
Most informative phillipine immigration vlog I've watched, thank you
Hello,
From what i gather from your video, the previous one is the definition of a BalikBayan, but the latter is the "privilege" that is available to the balikbayan's family member every time they enter the Philippines with the balikbayan.
Always appreciate all the infos that you share to us God bless po 🙏
Hello Grandpa. Thanks for your blog my father in law just got back to cebu last sunday as balikbayan. He flew from Chicago via qatar then cebu. Qatar airways staff did not know what a balikbayan program is about. When we checked in the agents told us he cant fly since his passport was expired. They expected him to fly as dual citizen. Because they are not a phillipine airline I fully understand why they had no idea about balikbayan. So they had to call the immigration in cebu and sent both the current US passport and expired phils passport. After a 1 hour wait they finally got clearance fro cebu immigration to allow my father in law to travel. I told them to mention balikbayan when they call cebu immigration. He is now in cebu undergoing 7 day quarantine. Maraming salamat po.
I'm happy for you! Enjoy the island.
Thank you for explaining well. It’s very helpful info.
I think that the rule of continously out of the country of "at least one year from the date departure" only applies to Filipino citizens.
A "former Filipino" can come back anytime. That's how I understood it. I am a former filipino (US citizen now) and have traveled 2-3 times a year and always been stamped as balikbayan. 😊
That is correct!
I think pilipinos who stayed out of the country for a year or so are considered " balikbayans" when they return home to the philippines. This probably to qualify their foreign spouses / children of the BB program.
Great information 👍
Thank you
Dual citizen is not by default an US citizen & a Filipino citizen. Dual can also mean a passport of another Country not necessarily of USA.
Correct provided the country is listed to have the Balikbayan privilege.
Maybe after few months it will change specially we have vaccine, better to wait than spend to much money in the quarantine hotel
It will change but those who HAD a high financial stake here in our final retirement years will never forget and some of us will make sure future retirees never forget either.
IMO best part of my trip if I go home would be to interact with local kababayans.
Not being in a hotel for at least a week.
Myself and my wife left the Philippines in August. So it seems like we need to wait until this August to return. Still not understanding why we cannot return sooner if she has a Philippines passport and we have a marriage certificate 🤷♂️
You can. Your wife is not BB... you can enter with her at anytime.. (except if they ban entry again)
You should not have to wait one year. That is one of the conflicting information I was getting. Just be sure to double check on that.
Thank you for the info. They should make up their mind
SIR, Here, I think is the clarity we are seeking. And I must admit being wrong, slightly. 😬 (that hurts)
I am correct in everything I’ve said about BBs, Citizens, spouses, and children of Citizens entering PH. There is no need for any citizen to use BB privilege to enter PH and get BB stamp.
What I’m wrong about is that OFWs and Citizens out of country one year... Can use the additional part of this law regarding secondary benefits. IE: shipping duty free, etc, etc....
I’m sorry I omitted these benefits in my arguments. I admit I’ve been locked into the admittance into Philippines rather than the whole law😳
Ako ipinanganak sa Pinas at tatay ko US citizen, ang passport ko ay US Passport nung umalis ako sa Pinas, pero ang birth certificate ko ay Pinoy
Same issue here i was born sa pinas so i dont have phillipine passport
@@Chihiroadventure naturalized citizens kayo. ala problema.
Same here, pera2 na lang yang ginagawa nila.
Hello Grandpa. I’m a US Citizen and former Filipno and i have the old Phil passport. Is it possible for me to renew my old Phil passport in the Philippines? Thank you
Only if you have gained back dual citizenship
@Kurt Thompson. The moment you were naturalized as a US citizen, you have *_relinquished all your rights and privileges as a Philippine citizen_* , which includes the possession of a Philippine passport. As such, your Philippine passport issued before you were naturalized is NO LONGER VALID. Although not required, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED after you reacquire your Philippine citizenship that you apply for a NEW Philippine passport. Be aware that according to THE PHILIPPINE PASSPORT ACT OF 1996, the penalty for improper use of a Philippine passport is a fine of *_P15,000 to P60,000_* and *_imprisonment of 18 months to 6 years_* . Aside from the penalties, you could also be placed on a blacklist by the Bureau of Immigration and *_not be allowed to enter Philippines again_* in the future.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Grandpa, I can't have a dual citizenship due to the nature of my job. However, can I use my expired Philippine passport to prove that I was a Filipino citizen? I'm planning to visit my aging parents this August. Salamat po!
Good morning po Vlogger Grandpa. Maraming salamat po sa pagshare. Tamang tama po ito dahil ito ang tanong sa akin kung kukuha ng visa ang US citizen a former Filipino citizen na gustong pumunta sa Pilipinas for vacation ang sa got ko lang po I think what they need is Passport and Birth certificate. To make sure what are needed I will share your channel to her to know and understand. Ang tanong ko lang po, ano po ang gagawin ng isang pamilya na gustong magbakasyon sa Pilipinas kung ang mga parents ng mga bata ay hindi pa sila nagpakasal? Ano po ang mga kailangan o procedure na dapat nilang gawin? Thank you po. Stay safe and🙏 God bless po.
I will ask you to communicate with the Philippine Consulate because your situation is an exception. You do not want to be faced with this problem when you get to the Philippines because they require a marriage certificate. Get an approval from Philippine Consulate before leaving.
Who’s “ brilliant “ idea was this? This has been so difficult!! People are just going to give up going there! Maybe that’s what they really want!
Like I don’t want to go home until all this restrictions are over.
Thank you po keep posting.
Thanks for the vlog and the time and effort you put into this, just what we needed to know - my wife, a Filipina has not been back in over 25 yrs and I as her American spouse will be able to avail the Balikbayan Program
That's right, but be sure to be traveling with her.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 will do and thanks again for your detailed vlogs
I recently became a dual citizen. Born in the Philippines on both Filipino parents when I was born. I don't have Philippine passport yet as I can't get an online schedule. I have old expired Philippine Passport, Philippine birth certificate and a certificate of dual citizenship from LA consulate. Do you think this will be enough? Even if I fly with other airline aside from PAL? Thanks .
That is enough. When you book a reservation, ask them for the requirement just to be sure they are aware that you are permitted to board. I can't guaranty what they know or don't know.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thanks. Appreciate for the quick reply.
Salamat po ng marami.
Hello good info but going back to the phils is a pain in the butt.
thats true. by the time you get to Pinas, you have no more butt left.😂🇵🇭
Hello po , May question po ako sana po matulungan ninyo ako. My Filipino passport po ginamit ko po ang apelyedo ng ex husband ko na Netherlands. Ngayun po dito sa Belgium nag pa Belgian citizen ako ,pero ang apelyedo ko po sa pag ka dalaga ang nakalagay sa Belgium passport ko dahil ito ang rules nila dito. Gusto ko po mag apply ng dual citizenship, ano po ba ang gagawin ko? Pwede po ba na mag apply ako ng dual na apelyedo ng ex ko ang gagamitin? Kasi yun po ang Filipino passport ko?
Hello Grandpa Vlogger, thank you so much for your great information but I have a situation that even you probably cannot address; even our SRRV consultant did not give an answer.
1. Normally, SRRV cannot enter PI yet (unless they get a DFA exemption as per my SRRV marketer. You never spoke about this but it is a possibility although it takes a while to get it).
2. Currently, SRRV allows a low $1500 deposit plus application fee for "Courtesy SRRV" for Former Filipinos (spouses, children) and this is the one I have. It ALSO includes a section for retired military (TWO SEPARATE CATEGORIES). Neither she nor I is military; she is a non-military ex-Filipino born in PI but a citizen in USA who does not want DUAL.
3. So of course she is a "balikbayan" by official definition.
4. We cannot currently re-enter PI on the basis of any SRRV, as you said.
5. But we can re-enter on the basis of Balikbayan based on what you said (we are USA citizens, one of the 21 approved countries).
6. Question: Can we re-enter with regular tourist visa stamped at the airport as balikbayan for 1 year privilege and just ignore the SRRV?
…..Does this make sense?
7. If we can re-enter with our balikbayan (the new relaxation), then, can we stay PERMANENTLY in our home here on the basis of our SRRV that we got in the first place for that purpose?
We could basically, come in as balikbayans but stay permanently without our having to leave after a year, as SRRV?
.. do you think airlines will issue a boarding pass on return trip after they see we have SRRV visa stamp which is not approved as entry?? But will airlines then issue a boarding pass on the basis of tourists under balikbayan if they can think that far.
From: pra.gov.ph/srrv/
"SRRV COURTESY
For former Filipinos, 35 years old & above. For foreign nationals, 50 years old & above, who are retired officers of International Organizations recognized by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). An SRR Visa deposit of US$1,500.00 is required."
....please do not suggest we purchase $8K in tickets and then ask at the counter if we can come back as tourists with balikbayan. We need to know what the government position is, not a flakey airline position, but that is what many other vloggers suggest for other issues.
Nobody can answer this question!
Yet, we would like to see the kids in the US, knowing we can come back to the home to the house we purchased here. It is quite an emotional issue and govt agencies are playing with emotions. I wonder if they realize that. That is not representative of Filipino culture in my experience. We cannot leave knowing we cannot get back to our home!
Reference....Below is from the PRA site. We both received out SRRV's based on the first sentence of that reference,
Care to take this on? Even our SRRV marketer cannot answer. Thanks again Grandpa, whichever way you decide. God Bless!
At the very least we may conclude that some questions just have no answer.
*Question:* Can we re-enter with regular tourist visa stamped at the airport as balikbayan for 1 year privilege and just ignore the SRRV?
*Answer:* My "guess" is yes by presenting only your US passport and your Philippine birth certificate or old Philippine passport.
*Question:* If we can re-enter with our balikbayan (the new relaxation), then, can we stay PERMANENTLY in our home here on the basis of our SRRV that we got in the first place for that purpose? We could basically, come in as balikbayans but stay permanently without our having to leave after a year, as SRRV?
*Answer:* I believe that should work, _but must clarify this with Philippine Immigration before the one-year expiration_ to, maybe, change your entry record from balikbayan to SRRV instead of getting a balikbayan extension. I can't tell you exactly how Bureau of Immigration will handle this to be honest.
*Question:* Do you think airlines will issue a boarding pass on return trip after they see we have SRRV visa stamp which is not approved as entry? But will airlines then issue a boarding pass on the basis of tourists under balikbayan if they can think that far.
*Answer:* There are some conflicting website information that says you need to have a round trip ticket traveling as a balikbayan (maybe this is an old Bureau of Immigration requirement?), and others that says you don't need it if you are a balikbayan. If necessary to have one, you can purchase a round trip ticket to HongKong or some inexpensive foreign country, and make sure it is cancelable and refundable. After you are in the Philippines, you can cancel the ticket right away.
I just got done talking to the staff at the Department of Foreign Affairs in The Netherlands, and I can tell you the same experience. They DON'T KNOW anything about the law. They just keep on reading what the law says; whereas I'm asking him how he interpret the law. He said that is up for the Immigration Officer to come up with their interpretation. Disgusting, and sometimes you have to rely on best information you can gather.
Hope this helps.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you Vlogger Grandpa. You really have some difficult questions to answer! Your work is greatly appreciated.
Grandpa..my Mother is a green card holder 75 yrs ols and went to the Philippines for vacation last Oct 2019. She supposedly had to go back last year but because of the pandemic and she got covid last July she is still in the Philippines and somebody told me that she cannot come back because she over stayed outside US. She wants to go back but I don't know whats the rules for Green card holder overstayed outside of US. Thanks po!
I assume the problem is with the US rather than the Philippines. Go the US Embassy and appeal to get her visa extended. You need to get a permit if you will be out longer than one year. Explain the COVID situation. Good luck and let me know how it goes.
USA Naturalization Certificate does state the "Country of Former Citizenship" (Philippines) which is one of the valid credentials required to prove former Philippine citizenship upon entry as a Balikbayan. USA passport indicates "Place of Birth" (Philippines) as well and should be enough to prove former Philippine citizenship. I think the rest of the required documents are redundant in this particular case.
This is interesting and adds yet more confusion to already conflicting published policies / rules on the subject. Perhaps someone could verify if this has been implemented and currently in effect:
"The Commissioner of Immigration Andrea D. Domingo informed the Department of Foreign Affairs on 4 June 2001 that, “All Immigration Officers at authorized ports of entry shall grant the benefits and privileges to all Balikbayan and former Filipinos included every time they enter the country to visit, regardless of their frequent travel”. This means that the above categories of persons could now avail of the Balikbayan benefits and privileges regardless of the number of times they enter the country within a year."
It is under "WHAT IS THE "BALIKBAYAN PROGRAM" OF THE PHILIPPINES?" (click to drop down) at around the seventh paragraph halfway down:
www.philippineconsulatela.org/useful-links/balikbayan-program-for-overseas-filipinos
Thank you very much for sharing. I just sent an email to the Bureau of Immigration to clarify what that paragraph is talking about defining Balikbayan to include "Filipino Citizens" (the one that says one year limit since date of departure). A citizen does not need the balikbayan privilege since they can return anytime and everytime they want!
@@vloggergrandpa2707 No problem...you're welcome. Perhaps it has something to do with limiting certain Balikbayan privileges like Duty Free shopping limit, tax break limit on imported personal effects, etc.) but the statement by the Commissioner of Immigration back in 2001 which I posted above renders it a moot point, doesn't it? Further clarification is indeed a must.
i was in the philippines 6 months ago and i want to go back and US Passport is all i have. i do have expired Philippine Passport expired 30 years ago
That will work. Valid US passport plus expired Philippine passport just to show you were former Filipino citizen.
This is for real??? I have my expired Philippine passport and I have valid u.s passport. I’m good then. I just dislike the quarantine 6 days in the hotel.
where can we send our letter of frustration? maybe they need to know our sentiments and opinion so that they can finally make up thier mind on how to implement rules and regulation that works for us too.
I just emailed the Department of Foreign Affairs in the Philippines.
I agree! I wish , they ( immigration department) make up their mind. Thanks to vlogger grandpa ! I look for your vlogg daily just in case the immigration changed their mind again.
I like your video it helps a lot of Filipinos like me. Thank you so much. I have a question, I'm planning to go back to Philippines but not right now because of the pandemic, as soon the pandemic clear I'm planning to go back in the Philippines, I am a Filipino but I am a US citizen do I need a visa and where and how can I get the visa? I appreciate your help. Thank you so much and God bless 🙏 you and your family. Take care and stay safe po.
You do not need a visa. Just present your US passport AND Philippine birth certificate, old/expired Philippine passport, or US naturalization certificate.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 I don't have anymore my old Philippine passport and I lost my US certificate of naturalization. I can ask a copy of my birth certificate to my niece in the Philippines. Thank you so much for your help I really appreciate your help God bless and stay safe po kayo. Thank you thank you.
I am a pilipino I’m using Australian passport every time came to the the Phil’s,be cause I’m Australian citizen,but I always come to the Phillipines three or four times a year for the last ten years, using my Australian passport,what was the protocol now: the last time I was there , feb/, 26, 2020. I was not able to comeback due to COVID 19, I was planning to fly out after my vaccination, can you enlightened me , the system now in the Phil’s, thank you so much
If you were a former Filipino citizen, you can come back as Balikbayan without a visa. Everyone will be subject testing and mandatory quarantine for the first 6 or 7 days of arrival. Thereafter, if you tested negative, you will be turned over to the Local Government Unit in charge of your destination to complete the remainder of the 14-day total quarantine required.
This time you have to show your old PH passport and birth certificate from psa additional to your Australian passport to get a BB program .
Ok, so, here’s your confusion.
Balikbayans ARE ONLY ex PH citizens that are no longer citizens. Very few people are true Balikbayans. (They are allowed in for one year and then have to exit for one year to use Bakikbayan again)
Spouses and children of PH citizens (are not Balikbayans, just foreigners that can use BB privilege) can enter with there PH spouse or parent and receive a BB privilege stamp to enter PH valid for one year. If they leave within one year, then, re-enter with there spouse or parent, they will get another stamp for one year from that date...
Either (true BB or child or spouse) may apply for a visitors visa (after one year privilege ends).... They can re-apply for up to 3 years like regular visitor visas.
Thank you for the explanation. Let me give you an example. Let's say I'm an ex-PH citizen and now a US citizen. That makes me a *_true Balikbayan_* by your definition. I'm allowed to enter, but once I exit I have to wait one year to use the balikbayan privilege again. Is that right?
Now, let's say I'm married to an American citizen. She can come with me to the Philippines and claim Balikbayan privilege because she is traveling with me. Now, let's say that my wife and I decided to go on vacation to Singapore after four months. Are you saying that my American wife will be allowed to return, but I have to stay out of the country for the whole year because I'm a true Balikbayan? If that is correct, how can she can return as Balikbayan if she is not traveling with me, the true Balikbayan? Am I missing something here? 🙂
@@vloggergrandpa2707 your wife would not be allowed entry because you where not allowed entry... BB spouse privilege only valid if entering with spouse. (You, the Spouse where not allowed entry.)
This is the true .1% that might happen not the 99.9%😳
And the true BBs as you say are very limited. You have a few examples in your comments here. Some that haven’t gotten dual and one that is child of a PH and American
LET ME CORRECT myself...
UNDER normal circumstances, you both could get in as 9As... but not BBs. But neither would get in today under covid
@@vloggergrandpa2707 I hate that I know all this, but I’ve been living it for at least 6 months as spouse of PH with daughter. Her citizenship, then dual, then passports, I just got 1 year 9A (because entry requirements have changed daily), and on and on..... Flight scheduled Saturday IF nothing else changes🧐
I can’t wait til I’m not reading the BI updates daily 😬😳
Sir Vlogg Grandpa USA tanong kopo sana tungkol po sa balita na pwede ang certificate of Dual citizenship kung expired ang Phil.passport am a PWD planning to go home this year Sir I appreciate your time and patient for my question more power to your honest accurate channel God bless PO.
Yes, you can go to the Philippines as Balikbayan by presenting your valid US passport, and present your expired Philippine passport to prove that you used to be a Filipino citizen. Save that expired Philippine passport for this purpose in the future.
Can you please make a content regarding the quarantine period . Will they be removing the quarantine period soon?
You are required a 6 or 7 day mandatory quarantine at an approved facility after arrival. If you test negative on the day of departure, you can continue to your destination and complete the 14-day total quarantine period (could be at home depending on the Local Government Unit requirement). I hope they will remove the quarantine requirement soon. Yes, that is my hope, too.
@@vloggergrandpa2707In some provinces/ towns, they require you to quarantine in a public school room or basketball court (makeshift rooms). It really depends on the LGU - further quarantine time & place. I've heard experiences of friends / neighbours that they are more strict in Visayas & Mindanao (14 days additional). One in Mindanao quarantined in a school, another in Leyte quarantined in a basketball court. No food given by LGU - your relatives have to bring you food everyday.
Thank you po!👍❤
Good info.
I'm sorry. What is the "New Regulation" all about? What problem, if any, is it trying to resolve?
Thank you Sir
Thank you for this information about Balikbayans. I do have a few questions, however. I was able to go back to the Philippines in December as a Balikbayan when they lifted the travel restrictions. I wasn't sure if I qualified as a Balikbayan but my travel agent ensured me I could as long as I showed my NSO birth certificate that showed I was born in the Philippines. My mother was a Filippino citizen altho my father had become a US citizen before I was born. My question now is whether or not I can go back to the Philippines in May since I've already made my reservations for then. You mentioned that I would have to wait a year before I can go back. Is this the case?
On another note, I had been trying to obtain dual citizenship for quite awhile. I had been rejected because my birth certificate indicated my father was a US ciitizen even though he was a Filipino and was a Filipino citizen before becoming a US citizen. I left the Philippines when I was 4 years old so I don't know if I was naturalized or had jsut taken my Father's citizenship. I believe the Philippines recently revised their requirements that might make me eligible now. I was going to re-apply last year until Covid when everything shut down. There hasn't been any update on whether the Philippine Embassy is open again in San Fransisco. Would you have any new information about eligibility? Salamat!
You have to give me the information I need. What year were you born? What was the citizenship of your mother and father AT THE TIME YOU WERE BORN?
@@vloggergrandpa2707 I was born in 1957. My mother was a filipino citizen and my father was a US citiaen.
@Derek Dangerfield You have a bit of complicated situation. Here's my opinion of where you stand.
You were born prior to 1973. Before 1973, it is your father ,(not the mother) who needed to be Filipino citizen for you to be considered Filipino born. At the time of your birth, your father was a US citizen. I believe that you have taken your father's citizenship because he registered your birth in the United States. You have a Philippine birth certificate because you were born in the Philippines (technically, there should be a notation on your birth certificate that you were born of US citizen parent). Unlike the US, the place of birth has nothing to do with Philippine citizenship. It has to be the citizenship of the father (again, pre-1973). This could be the reason your application for dual citizenship was being rejected which required you to be a "former" Philippine citizen at the time of your birth, which you apparently failed to meet.
If you were able to go as balikbayan, it is likely to be a mistake. Your NSO probably does not show that you are born of U.S. citizen parent. If it does, you are not likely to be allowed in because you were never really classified as being born Filipino citizen (although I understand that you have the Filipino in culture). You are smart for questioning your travel agent.
I would suggest that you talk to an immigration lawyer in the Philippines to verify my analysis of your situation. I will not profess to be an expert on this subject matter although I finally understood the Philippine Immigration Law with respect to dual citizenship after writing and answering a lot of questions similar to yours. And if you talk to an immigration lawyer, I will appreciate your sharing with me the information you obtain for my own education.
Thanks for asking, and good luck.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you for your reply. I will definitely look for an immigration attorney once I'm able to go back to the Philippines. I will let you know what I find out.
Thank you.
This requirements just like applying for a dual citizenship. My goodness !
I am a dual citizen..filipino canadian and married to a canadian..WHAT ARE OUR SITUATION FOR TRAVELING TO THE PHILUPPINES..HOPING TO STAY THERE FOR GOOD. THANK YOU..LOLO
You don't have to do anything since you are a Filipino Citizen by becoming dual. However, I would recommend that you get yourself a Philippine Passport and not rely on easy to lose Dual Citizenship document, although you should not lose that.
Go there now and get PH passport there
@@vloggergrandpa2707 yes..i have a Philippine passport ..valid..though not used
Hi Pop ... I’m a dual citizen and my wife is still a us citizen.. is she allowed to enter the PH with only one way ticket or need to have a round trip ticket.. please advise thanks ...
I think she will be required to have a round trip ticket.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Hi Pop ... thanks for all informations very helpful to our kababayans . Do you know if husband and wife can stays in one room during hotel quarantine for 7 nights. Thanks !!!
You have to ask two or three hotels. Some say two were allowed, while others say two separate rooms were required. I don't understand why this is not dictated by the government, but instead allow hotels make money from travelers. 🙁
Hello Grandpa, Thank you for all the information you shared with us. Salamat po. Sir, I would like to request for your help. I am considered as a Balikbayan being married to a former Filipina Citizen. But due to her health condition, she was advised to limit her travel, therefore my stay in the Philippines is limited. Having listened to may of your commentaries, (i.e. Certificate of Recognition), I am planning to acquire such privilege. Do you know of any Bureau of Immigration Lawyer that can help me. Your kind assistance will be highly appreciated. I am 75 years old, born and raised in the Philippines, denied dual citizenship because according to the Consul in San Francisco, I can not "re-acquire" my Filipino Citizen because I was never a Filipino. (I was born in 1947 with a Naturalized American citizen father and a Filipina mother before my birth). My days are getting short and maybe I can be buried with my parents in the Philippines. Salamat p sa anumang tulong na inyong maibibigay. Pagpalayin po kayo ng Maykapa.
Please consult that matter with the Philippine Consulate. That would be best for exceptions if you can get it.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thank you po for your early attention. Yes po, I tried to contact the Philippine Consulate at SFran and I was referred to BI in Manila. Ang hirap commontact po, pero I will keep on trying na lang. Again, SALAMAT PO NG MARAMI. GOF bless you po Grandpa.
Thank you for the info I'm traveling this March to the Philippines and I wanna do the balikbayan program do I need to notify the airlines or something or who do I need to notify?
You will be discussing that with the airline when you get your ticket. They will ask you questions and will make sure you qualify and have the required documents to enter the Philippines.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 thank you so much
Grandpa I did ask u that question last week but fortunately I'm here in cebu now ehehe thank u.
Have fun!
Hello l lost my Philippens passport what can I do
@@rosaliastevens5156 You can apply online for birth cert on PSA (Phil Statistics Authority) site. That BC will prove you are a former Filipino.
Salamat po.
Thank you for all your video VG! But I have a question I’m a naturalized US citizen and I have both US and Philippine passport. And my Philippine passport is still valid until next year. Can I use it to travel to the Philippines without a dual citizenship certificate? Thank you so much and God Bless!
@Raxen Poblete. The moment you were naturalized as a US citizen, you have *_relinquished all your rights and privileges as a Philippine citizen_* , which includes the possession of a Philippine passport. As such, your Philippine passport issued before you were naturalized is NO LONGER VALID. If you have since gotten your dual citizenship, you should apply for a NEW Philippine Passport, or use the Dual Citizenship Identification Certificate issued to you when you became dual to enter the Philippines.
Based on this video, you can travel to the Philippines as a "Balikbayan" with both your US passport, and now "invalid" Philippine passport.
Thank you VG! God’s Blessings and Stay Safe!
Hello grandpa I’m so happy to watch your video … but I have questions
My husband live in UTah and I’m here in Philippines we will meet in other country and travel back together is that okay? Are we part of the balikbayan program ??
Before you do that make sure you discuss your plans with the Bureau of Immigration. Yes, being a Filipino citizen, you can come back to the Philippines. But as far as your husband is concern, check to see what documentation is required--specifically, will the marriage certificate need to be authenticated. That could cause some delay. Just to be sure there are no surprises.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 oh thank you for the response … I’m so happy that me and my husband will see each other now for almost year and half. I’m glad that I’m part of the balikbayan program thanks grandpa for the video it really helps a lot
Hello po. I am Canadian citizen (but former Filipino citizen), I am planning to apply for dual citizenship. As one of the requirement I've applied for PSA Cert online back in May, until now I haven't received it. They told me that there's no Phil Post international service since the start of the lockdown. Is that true po? Thanks!
I don't know if that is true. However, if I recall correctly, they just emailed to me my birth certificate. It's possible that they may have changed the process now.
@Davis - you could ask PSA to mail it to a trusted relative/ friend's address in PH. Then have your relative send it by courier / FedEx or LBC. Yes it's true - there was no int'l philpost service. I inquired last year, around September. I don't know if the situation has changed. Good luck.
Hello Sir, I have been visiting the Philippines often and every time I was classified as a Balikbayan and not once did I have to present any additional supporting documents ie. old passport, birth certificate etc...
That was then...this is now. It's probably because of the pandemic.
Hello sir,,, Kumusta !!! I hope you can answer my question. My adult son just got his dual citizenship and his Philippine passport. If him and I travel to the Philippines can I avail the balikbayan visa being a family member to a Philippine citizen? By the way I have American citizenship.
Good question. I don't think so. Only the following are considered Balikbayan (returning Filipino) travelers to the Philippines:
A Filipino citizen who has been continuously out of the Philippines for a period of at least one (1) year;
A Filipino overseas worker;
A former Filipino citizen; or
*Alien spouse and children of Balikbayan* who are traveling together with the Balikbayan.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Ok thanks for the prompt reply. I appreciate you and your channel ,,,,,, very informative.
How about those of Philippine citezen but a permanent resident overseas !
As a Philippine citizen, you can always come to the Philippines but subject to covid testing and quarantine.
thank you for your video, i have a question. Can I travel back to Philippines with my passport less than 6month validity?
No. It has to be valid 6 months or longer.
Just a quick question Po...Can I travel back as a former Filipino by myself to visit with being a US citizen? Salamat sa mgna uploads mo ...very helpful!!
Yes, as balikbayan. Just present your US passport and Philippine birth certificate of old Philippine Passport to show proof of citizenship. Please be aware that there is COVID testing and quarantine requirement.
@@vloggergrandpa2707Sobra Salamat Po....Thanks for the reply...
Naturalized US citizen po ako very recently @vlogger Grandpa USA. I plan to apply for a dual citizenship anytime soon so I can take a longer vacation in the Phils. If approved would it be necessary for me to obtain a Phil. Passport even if i don't have plans to travel to other countries that do not accept US passports? Addionally, can i file my application for dual citizenship in the Philippines when I get there. I am residing in Florida and the consulate that covers my area is D.C. I am indecisive at this point where to file my application because of the hassles of traveling due to the pandemic. Your response/advise is much appreciated. Thank you.
No, you do not need to get a Philippine passport as of now. All you need is to carry the Dual Citizenship Identification Certificate that will be issued to you when approved. Yes, you can apply for dual citizenship and passport, if you want, in the Philippines if that is more convenient.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 ▪ Thanks so much! Stay safe always.
DC is doing dual citizenship application via mail, but they will give you an oath taking date that you must go to DC for
@@jerryandnelmainthephilippi3340 ▪ thanks so much for the info. Do you have any idea on required documents for submission, pls.?
Can my 20 years old grand daughter travel with her grand parents to Philippines. Please let me know. I appreciate your input. Thank you and god bless
Only immediate children would qualify for balikbayan. No grandchildren, no cousins, etc. Anyone who is an adult will be evaluated on her own individual qualification.
Grandpa….. did you ever blog about how to obtain a pcc in any country? My fiance use to work in Bahrain in the Middle East. She got her pcc before going back to Philippines for good in 2020. Does the PCC(police clearance certificate) expires? Is that PCC still works if she uses it now 2022 for her interview to get her visa application to go to USA for her interview in Manila US embassy?
Thank you.
I really don't know about that but I would guess that it has some kind of expiration. If I'm clear 20 years ago, how could anyone believe that it would still be valid. I would suggest that you ask the question to the office that issues your clearance.
My passport has a bàlikbian stamp for 1year from arrival my wife also has uk passport she also has retaind her citizenship of philippines.i think the netherlands got it wrong .
Hi po lolo, I was born in the philippines but have a Canadian passport. Would I have to apply for a dual citizenship for me to stay there more than a month? Thank you
@Christian Vlogs. Dual citizenship is covered in one or several of my vlogs. Here's the link to my channel. ua-cam.com/channels/YU70S4jYvhw0BOetMFdD6A.htmlvideos
To qualify for dual citizenship, you have to be a "former" Philippine citizen who lost his citizenship due to naturalization in another foreign country.
You are a Balikbayan if you are born in the Philippines & you have a foreign passport.
Correct provided the foreign passport is from a country that is listed to have the Balikbayan privilege.
Will it be a problem to r get Philippines..my PSA birth name is not the same with my US passport. I applied/used a different name . however, I have a court decree from Supreme Court San Francisco office.
You can bring your court decree. Better yet, fix the problem so you don't ever have to worry about it.
Hello po, I am currently a US citizen. I am flying to the Philippines this October and I bought a one way ticket. Will they let me in the country without a return ticket? because I recently found out about the “no return ticket no entry” policy after purchasing my plane ticket. If so can I apply for the balikbayan program under the“former filipino” category? Also will I be able to apply dual citizenship in the Philippines? Thank you.
Yes, you can apply in the Philippines if they are less restrictive in setting up appointments. I think a return ticket is a requirement. I would talk to the airline to see if you could just pay for a return ticket and, hopefully, get a full credit on the one way ticket you already bought.
Are you in fact a "former" Filipino? Do you have an expired Filipino passport with a 1year or more departure date? If yes...then you can enter as a Balikbayan. Former Filipino balikbayans travelling to the Philippines are advised to bring either their old Philippine passport or copy of Philippine birth certificate as proof of their former Philippine citizenship.
Hi Vlogger Grandpa. Thank you for all the informations. I’m a dual citizen and planning to go home this year but my Phil passport is expired last 2019. Can I use my US passport and renew my Phil passport in the Phil?
@Mercedes Nipales. The moment you were naturalized as a US citizen, you have *_relinquished all your rights and privileges as a Philippine citizen_* , which includes the possession of a Philippine passport. As such, your Philippine passport issued before you were naturalized is NO LONGER VALID. You will have to apply for a NEW passport. Yes, new passports or renewal passports can be done in the Philippines, and it will probably be faster due to no mailing required.
Grandfa, I am a US citizen, and a Dual Citizen as well, may I know how long I could stay in the Philippines? Mag reretire na ako in 2 years I want to stay in Philippines for good.
Since you are a Dual Citizen, you can stay in the Philippines forever if you wish.
So my mom is a former Filipino citizen. A Balikpapan. I am a dual citizen not reported since I still need to report my parents marriage first. I know I can travel with my mom and my non Filipino dad but what about my husband and children? Grandkids of my mom
You are both Filipino and (I assume) American. As a dual citizen, you can travel to the Philippines *_with your American husband and American children_* except that right now *they will need to have a Visa* until April 21st. This date could get extended. I hope I answered your question.
I am a US greencard holder only and still a filipino citizen. Can my foreign spouse still get a balikbayan visa stamp? We haven’t reported our marriage yet and we only have a regular marriage certificate from nevada. Is that enough?
You are still a Filipino citizen and should have a valid Philippine passport. Your spouse, if a US citizen, can go with you as balikbayan. I only used our US marriage certificate before, but I don't know if that will now need to be registered in the Philippines. You have to ask Philippine Immigration since requirements are constantly changing.
Your Filipino passport would need to have a departure date from the Philippines to be eligible as a Balikbayan.
Question in my case or other Filipino that join the US NAVY when we left the the Philippines we did not use Passport we left the Philippines thru US base in Angela’s City. And became US Citizen after reenlistment in the military. Don’t have Philippines passport and no Burt certificate.,but have US passport and naturalization paper and Military ID
You could use the US Passport and naturalization paper to enter as Balikbayan.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 do we need a report of marriage to get a balikbayan visa ? Im a filipino citizen with greencard but traveling together with foreign husband
If a Balikbayan is over 70 yrs of age or more, will they be allowed to move around to any point of the Philippines? They are already had completed their vaccine requirements. /thanks FCM
There are different regulations depending on different Local Government Unit. You have to call them to find out what their pandemic restrictions are.
Hello thank you for this video, very informative!
I am considered a Balikbayan based on these requirements.
How do I avail the Balikbayan Program? Do I ask to avail it the Balikbayan Program when I arrive in Manila? Who do I ask to avail this program?
Thank you!
Yes, when you arrive in Manila. You will also prove being a "former" Philippine citizen at the airline and Philippine border if staying longer than 30 days.
May we know the privileges and/or benefits of Balikbayan Program?
Aside from visa-free entry to the Philippines, Philippine Law (R.A. 9174) provides benefits to Balikbayans such as (a) Tax-exempt maximum purchases in the amount of USD 1,500, or the equivalent in Philippine and other currency, at Philippine Government-operated duty free shops, (b) Exemption from Travel Tax, provided that their stay in the Philippines is one year or less.
Hi grandpa, i havent been out in the Phils for continuously at least 1 year. My UScitizen Husband and I will be flying to Phils by October 2021 which is just my 9th month out of the Philippines. Will he qualify for the balikbayan program?we have all the original documents for verification. but we dont have any return ticket yet as we will just fly there to await for my upcoming US visa which is yet to be scheduled. I am also a PWD po with visual impairment. Very confusing po kasi the Philippine Embassy here in Mexico said my husband need a tourist visa. I checked the website of immigration at nakasulat po dun to be considered balikbayan you have to be out of the country at least 1 year but when i emailed the Immigration about my concern, omitted po ung at least one year,, basta travelling with filipino spouse po to qualify for balikbayan... nakakalito po. my chance ba na pabalikin yung asawa ko kahit nasa pinas na..?
Nice video
Thank you .. question as former Filipino but only holding foreign passport without birth certificate
Can I just bring my naturalisation certificate ? as you mentioned the word ANY
Thank you and best regards
Yes you can
The Phil govt keeps making rules that make coming home difficult and EXPENSIVE. I will just wait for BBM to be the President. Maybe by then it may not be as difficult as what is stated there.
Absolutely mate , backwards Government changing rules and regulations over night like they change their undies. DYSFUNCTIONAL GOVERNMENT.
hi grandpa. im currently US citizen and booked a flight to the philippines this coming november 2022 for 38 days in the philippines do i need to apply for balikbayan privilege (i have my birth certificate, old passport and naturalization certificate)
As long as you have those documents, you qualify for balikbayan and you do not have to apply for it. Just watch the events because the rules will have changed by then.
Just for clarification, my husband and I are naturalized US citizen, one of the comments i saw that the person inquire in DC consulate, no Visa needed to enter or visit the Philippines with our blue(US) passport under the balikbayan program, usually we stay for 3 weeks maximum only,do i need to have additional papers such as birth certificate or copy of my naturalized paper with our passport to enter the Philippines? Thank you
Yes, bring all those papers although they may only require one.
Lolo, do I have to apply for the balikbayan program? I am a former filipino citizen with foreign passport
Bro. No need to apply for balikbayan program. As long you have your 1st Philippines passport and birth certificate that your born in the Philippines, your good to go. That’s the only thing I did I have a old passport and birth certificate with me.
No, that is granted to you at your point of entry as long as you have all the documents required.
Pwede ko po malaman ang mga kelangan na mga documents po? Salamat po.
hi po, Am I qualified for balikbayan program? I am single & former filipino citizen with foreign passport. Unfortunately, I don't have my philippine passport but i do have my birth certificate with me.. please i want to know and hoping i can visit my fiancé next month.
Your *_Philippine_* birth certificate will work along with your your valid foreign passport.
Hello , Thank you for all your hard work . I'm a Canadian married to a Philippine citizen, she has never left the Philippines . We were married in the Philippines Jan. 20 . 2020 . I want to get back to my wife . Do I ,we , qualify for the Balikbayan Program ?
You have to apply for a 9A visa and submit your marriage certificate and a notarized affidavit from your wife that she is in the Philippines. I think you will be able to get an Exemption to enter the country.
Sir, emailed the philippine consulate in Honolulu regarding birth certificate, they said that a PSA birth certificate is required.
Try email the pal,,,honolulu i have same issue just today and pal says yes even its a xerox copy
Hi, I am a little bit confused on my situation. I m born and raise here in the U.S but when I was born my father was still a Filipino citizen. I was wondering where I fit in Does this mean I was a dual citizen. I am also looking forward to retiring in the Philippines. I saw your Vlog on SSRV but how does this apply if you have inheritance in the Philippines. I see you are from Pennsylvania. I live here in Maryland and have relatives living over there.
Since your father was Filipino citizen at the time of your birth, you are considered a Filipino citizen and should file a Report of Birth at the Philippine consulate for you to get a Philippine Passport. Philippines just does not have a record of your birth at the moment.
@@vloggergrandpa2707 Thanks grandpa. There is a Philippine consulate here in the DC area. I can ask what proof I would need for it which would be probably the biggest hassle. My brother and sister have already acquired dual citizenship and are living on my fathers land because they are retired military and I intend to retire soon. I am also looking at SSRV. But if I am already a Filipino citizen in some way, then do I still go thru the SSRV in a different way since I have inheritance over there?
hello pops ....i have question for you ..... i'm a born pilipino, a naturalized USA citizen ..... i was in the philippines for 3 years comeback to USA last April 2021 to care of personal matters ..... i'm only been here (USA) for a short time about 3 months ..... am i eligible for the balikbayan program ..... i'm a USA citizen for 20 years ..... ca i go home as a balikbayan or wait .... thanks
I heard at travel.state.gov
can voluntarily and with the intention to relinquish usa nationality.(INTENT MAY BE SHOWN BY PERSON STATEMENT AND CONDUCT) does this mean i can loose my usa citizenship if i act stupidly one day or say anything like i want to be inthe philiippines and i hate this place?
You wish it's as easy as that, right?