REASONS WHY DUAL CITIZENSHIP MAY NOT BE A GOOD IDEA?

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Number 1 in the list is that dual citizenship may complicate your tax situation. You may find yourself being subjected to tax liabilities by two governments and therefore, getting taxed twice (double taxation) on the same income. If true, that definitely is not good.

Number 2 in the list is that – As a dual citizen, you may be subject to the laws of both countries – problem may particularly arise when these laws are conflicting.

Number 3 in the list is the possibility of losing one’s social security benefits. If you are receiving social security benefits from your country of current citizenship and residence, are you going to lose it if you become a Philippine dual citizen? As I will be discussing here, concerns about social security benefits are more of a residency issue and has nothing to do with dual citizenship.

For US official website:

No. 4. “Limited U.S. Assistance Abroad”: According to the said website, local authorities may not recognize your U.S. nationality if you are also a national of that country, especially if you did not enter the country using your U.S. passport. The U.S. embassy or consulate’s ability to provide consular assistance may be limited. In the case of the Philippines, however, if you are a Filipino-American dual citizen, you may enter the Philippines and be admitted as a Filipino citizen even if you use your US passport.

According to the official website of the Philippine Consulate General in New York: “As a dual citizen, it is not mandatory to apply for a Philippine passport. You may use your US passport when travelling to the Philippines. You simply have to present your dual documents to the Philippine Immigration Officer as proof of Philippine citizenship, per the Bureau of Immigration’s Operation Order No. SBM-2014-045 dated 30 September 2014 which is in force and still in effect. Incoming Filipinos may present a valid PHL passport, Identification Certificate or a Certificate of Re-acquisition / Retention of PHL Citizenship to be admitted as Filipino citizens.

No. 5. Notification and Access to Detained Dual Nationals: Many countries do not recognize dual nationality under their laws, even if they do not expressly prohibit dual nationality. U.S. consular officials may not be permitted to access U.S. nationals in detention if they are also nationals of the country where they are detained. Dual nationals who are arrested or detained should request that police or prison officials notify the closest U.S. embassy or consulate.

No. 6. Military Service

In the United States, the US government official website says that the US military has been all-volunteer since 1973 but an act of Congress could still reinstate the draft in case of national emergency. Almost all men ages 18-25 who are US citizens or are immigrants living in the US are required to register with the Selective Service, which gets activated only when there is s situation requiring a draft. In Canada, military service is also voluntary.

The Philippines however does not have a mandatory military service although it is now being proposed by the current vice president of the Philippines. We still need a legislation for that.

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[jjdelamo]

I am a Fil-Am, born in Philippines, now a naturalized US Citizen based in Las Vegas. When I go to Philippines, they stamp my US passport 1 year balikbayan visa. I have a condo in Makati, I DO NOT have a need to own land, start a biz, work, etc in the Philippines. I only stay in Philippines 25-40% of the year, have fun, visit friends, etc, then I travel to US, Europe, etc, the rest of the year. I am not a dual citizen, just a US citizen.

I feel like a "tourist" when I am in the Philippines, but I blend in as a "Filipino", and for me, that is fun! I will keep it like that.

Condo is good enough for me. Low maintenance, in Makati, like living in a 5-star hotel, great location, great amenities, good security. I do not want a big house and lot - lots of upkeep, maintenance head ache..

For each his own.

my 2 cents.

[mariaestrellitagonzales-me]

Am a Filipina wife of a German & a resident for almost 28 yrs. but I maintained my PH citizenship (my husband respected it), as I promised to my father. He permitted me go abroad for my profession (singing) at 19, at first in Okinawa (U.S.Bases), then other key cities in Japan. Got married to a half American-Japanese at 33, divorced after 10 yrs. At a total of almost 54 yrs. residence abroad and my father had passed many years ago, I still want to keep my promise, to be a (proud) Filipino until my last breath❣️
🎉Mabuhay ang Pilipinas at mga Filipino🎊 🙏💖☮️🍀

[PHExpatPrepper]

My Filipina wife is dual US/PH and we have retired 9 years ago in the Philippines. I have recently been approved (still in process with the courts) for my PH citz. I am very excited by this as the PH is my home. I will be Dual as well. Yes the 13a is good.. but having the security of a citz is a much better option. Nice video.

[ES-rwiq]

A great explanation. Thank you for being so clear and concise. Well done!

[TheSageFamilyAdventures]

This is a very informative video. Thank you for sharing. May you continue to help and share your knowledge and wisdom.

[JulieHathaway]

Thanks for sharing this information regarding the dual citizenship

[Aries]

Thanks for this video.

I'm an American citizen, but a natural-born Filipino. Although I've been thinking of applying for "dual" citizenship for a couple of years now, I've been holding off because of the many the "cons" (which outweighs the "pros") of "dual" citizenship. The "con" part which I am most concerned about, i.e., Philippine law will have jurisdiction over me for anything that happens to me while in the Philippines. And that is something I'm not willing Philippine law to have jurisdiction over me. Why? Keep on reading.

Yes, I agree there is no PERFECT justice system but there are GOOD justice system. But as we all know, "justice delayed is justice denied, " and that is how justice is administered in the Philippines most of the time. Despite having laws like any democratic country, however, in the Philippines the laws are NOT ALWAYS ENFORCED, especially if the "accused" belongs to a RICH AND POWERFUL family.

Let's say I had been raped, beaten to death or even murdered in the Philippines. My family will wait years, if not decades to get justice, or no justice at all! Reasons: Investigation was BOTCHED; investigators/police officers don't have EXPERIENCE and KNOWLEDGE about criminal investigation, and mostly INCOMPETENT to say the least; suspects are not INTEREVIEWED. And when perpetrators are "identified" (through fingerprints or DNA) they are NOT ARRESTED in a timely manner or not arrested at all because the perpetrator belongs to a RICH AND POWERFUL family. And if (and that's a big IF) there was an ARREST, trial takes many YEARS to happen. And by the time the case goes to trial, most of the "evidence" were either missing or destroyed, and the DNA heavily degraded to convict the accused. And that is what "justice delayed is justice denied" especially in the Philippines.

I can list Philippine cases I know (rape, murder, robbery, embezzlement, etc., etc.) and some I read in the papers where justice was NOT SERVED because the VICTIMS belong to the masses and the poor and the "accused" are either RICH or WELL-CONNECTED. In short, the Philippine justice system is CORRUPT! I'd rather have the U.S. government have jurisdiction over me because as a U.S. citizen, my LEGAL RIGHTS are (and will be) protected by the U.S. government, not by the Philippine government. It just is and that's the REALITY of it!

[zenaidastovall]

good to know sir ! very informative ! I'm retired here at US and receiving social security benefits and retirement benefits from the company I worked for. now that I know, I will not jeopardized my benefits for doing dual citizen. thank you for your explanation . Thanks !

[finestliving]

After hearing your vlog concerning the negative aspect of dual citizenship, none of these apply to my situation. No worries of losing Social Security benefits. My greatest concern is getting that darn appointment from the consular office. I have been attempting for 2 years without success.

[amircruz]

I have been attempting to get an appointment for launching an application to re-acquire my Philippine citizenship back. In light of your vlog, i am not really sure now. May be it is not for me after all. That pretty much relieves me the unnecessary stress. Thank you.

[oilverdowler]

You are the most honest lawyer I’ve come across, ,

[jombosdc]

1. It can complicate your tax situation.
2. A dual citizen may be subject to laws of both counties.
3. The possibility of losing one's social security benefits.
4. Limited assistance abroad.
5. Notification and access to detained individuals
6. Dual citizens may be subject to mandatory military service.

[mangatarem]

Excellent article. I wouldn't seek another advices other than than this lawyer. Than you sir!

[petekamote]

Impressive video so well thought really tackled lots of issues and was explained clearly

[mayannawender]

Love your video! ❤As a naturalized US citizen, I am still skeptical of doing dual citizenship due to tax concerns. You answered most of my questions. Thank you!

[romeoETmike]

A friend of mine retired from the US Military and shipped his household goods and paid nothing to the customs after processing his household goods paperwork at th Foreign Affairs Office, all 20, 000 pounds delivered to his house in the Philippines. No single tax. Smart enough to apply for Dual Citizenship before he left the US.

[theherdsmansjourney]

Maraming salamat po atty. AKO PO ay OfW dto sa New Zealand. Resident ako pero naisip ko na hanggang residente nlng ako at d nko mg aaply ng citizenship dto. Andmai bayarin at npakahirap mh trabho habang buhay

[weng]

Well, no problem for me having a dual citizenship. I live in the the US for 40 yrs, then retired here in the Phils when I was 60. I am 75 yrs now, but have not encountered any problem having a dual citizenship. I already stop visiting the US and there's no problem at all

[leaalegre]

Thank you so much for the information. I'm a Pilipina born in the Philippines and I became a US Citizen here in America. Wow, I'm definitely NOT going to apply for a dual citizenship between two Countries. I will just visit Pilipinas nalang that's all. Kasi nakakatakot na maging dual citizen.