I just became an american citizen 1 month ago,and my philippine passport will expire soon can i still renew it

Answer 1

Congratulations.

Answer 2

First of all, Congratulations on becoming a naturalized American Citizen.

As for your question... I'm sorry to tell you this, but by becoming an American Citizen, you renounce any previous citizenship you had. Therefore, your Philippine passport was nullified as a result of your citizenship & you will need to apply for a new US passport.

However, I would check with the passport officials on this matter that they may be able to convert your Philippine passport into a US passport without minimal problems... provided you pay the US renewal fees.

Answer 3

TStodden is incorrect. The "renunciation" part of the naturalization oath in the USA has no impact on any foreign country, its laws, or its nationality.

Unless the particular foreign country's laws say otherwise.

Philippine law revokes the Philippine nationality of most persons who are naturalized elsewhere. The Philippine consular officials will probably determine that you lost your Phlippine nationality and refuse to renew your passport. However as an ethnic Filipino you still get preferential immigration treatment when you visit that country.

Pley2000 is talking rubbish. The US (like all countries except Britain, for special reasons related to Northern Ireland) recognize under most conditions dual nationals resident there as solely their own national, this has nothing to do with (non-)recognition of the condition of dual nationality, if it exists. Read the State Dept. Web page, below.

Answer 4

Dual nationality is not recognized officially by the US.
When you became a US citizen you swore an oath to that country, that comes with rights and prvileges and more importantly protections.
Many people in the US keep two passports, nationals from mexico ,britain,Israel etc..
Remember if you do keep a second passport whilst it is not illegal, your protection from the US may be limited and could result in liabilities from your second country.

Answer 5

check with these sources, particularly concerning double citiizenship or how it may affect US citizenship:

For more information, contact the Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/467-9300/9324/9363) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/639-0980 to 85 and 415/433-6666 or 69), GU (671/646-4620/30), HI (808/595-6316), NY (212/764-1330 or 34), or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (670/234- 1848). Internet: www.philippineembassy-usa.org

DUAL NATIONALITY
Dual nationality can occur as the result of a variety of circumstances. The automatic acquisition or retention of a foreign nationality, acquired, for example, by birth in a foreign country or through an alien parent, does not affect U.S. citizenship. It is prudent, however, to check with authorities of the other country to see if dual nationality is permissible under local law. Dual nationality can also occur when a person is naturalized in a foreign state without intending to relinquish U.S. nationality and is thereafter found not to have lost U.S. citizenship the individual consequently may possess dual nationality. While recognizing the existence of dual nationality and permitting Americans to have other nationalities, the U.S. Government does not endorse dual nationality as a matter of policy because of the problems which it may cause. Claims of other countries upon dual-national U.S. citizens often place them in situations where their obligation to one country are in conflict with the laws of the other. In addition, their dual nationality may hamper efforts to provide U.S. diplomatic and consular protection to them when they are abroad.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
See also information flyers on related subject available via the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs home page on the internet at http://travel.state.gov or via our automated fax service at 202-647-3000. These flyers include:


Dual Nationality

Advice About Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Seeking Public Office in a Foreign State

Advice About Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Foreign Military Service

Renunciation of United States Citizenship

Renunciation of U.S. Citizenship by Persons Claiming a Right of Residence in the United States

QUESTIONS
For further information, please contact the appropriate geographic division of the Office of American Citizens Services:

Africa Division at [phone];

East Asia and Pacific Division at [phone];

Europe Division at [phone];

Latin America and the Caribbean Division at [phone];

Near East and South Asia Division at [phone].

Counsel representing persons in matters related to loss of U.S. nationality may also address inquiries to Director, Office of Policy Review and Inter-Agency Liaison, Overseas Citizens Services, Room 4817 N.S., Department of State, 2201 C Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20520, 202-647-3666.

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