Field notes.Former-Filipino Courtesy starts with citizenship

Establish the present status

PRA’s overview describes the former-Filipino category for people naturalized abroad who have not reacquired Philippine citizenship. If citizenship has been reacquired, begin with the documentation of that status rather than assuming the person needs an SRRV.

Read the separate table

PRA publishes former-Filipino Courtesy deposits of $1,500 at age 50 and above and $3,000 at ages 40–49. Its annual fee schedule is also separate. Confirm the applicable dependent-deposit exception before using a standard foreign-national family calculation.

Prepare evidence of the history

The checklist lists a Philippine passport, certificate of naturalization or PSA birth certificate among the additional former-Filipino evidence. Ask PRA which combination establishes the applicant’s history and present citizenship, and what authentication is required.

Review the family separately

The principal’s nationality and a spouse’s nationality can create different routes. Count each person and ask which visa or citizenship documentation applies to each. A lower deposit is useful only after the category is established.