Citizenship By Descent

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Australian Citizenship by Descent for a Filipina

Citizenship By Descent

Do you have a biological child born in Philippines who has at least one Australian Citizen as a parent? Would you like your child to obtain Australian Citizenship By Descent without a lot of hassle and stress?

If the child is born overseas and where at least one biological parent is an Aussie Citizen at the time of the birth, then the child will be entitled to apply for Australian Citizenship By Descent. The child will then be entitled to apply for an Australian passport, and can travel to and remain in Australia. No visa necessary ever.

This is a great option for those Australian men who have fathered children in the Philippines and wish that those children may become Australian Citizens and to enjoy all the rights of other Australians. Australian Citizenship is not automatic outside of Australia, and whilst it is an entitlement it is an entitlement that must be claimed with a successful application to the Department (Australian Embassy in Manila). It requires strong evidence of biological fatherhood, which may require DNA test evidence to backup of the claim.

Proud Family Displaying Their Citizenship By Descent

Note that claiming to be the biological father of a child as an “act of chivalry” is not only fraudulent, it is also a criminal offense in the Philippines. Avoid the urge to do anything galant, and to say “I’ll give the child my name” if the child does not share your genes. This is especially frowned open in the Philippines where actual paternity is taken very seriously.

When the case is genuine, Citizenship By Descent is a great gift to bestow on your Filipino children as it is permanent. It does not require entry into Australia at any given point, and remains for the lifetime of the child. This option should be considered also when a partner visa application includes biological children. When the biological child of an Australian Citizen is granted Citizenship By Descent, they may travel to Australia with an Australian passport without the need to be included as an applicant in a partner visa application, nor will they need to apply for a dependent child visa or child visa later.

DISCLAIMER

Information contained in this page is of a general nature. Informative, yes, but not a formula for preparing visa applications and should not be relied on as such. The devil is in the detail, rest assured. Australian migration law is complicated and Departmental decisions are inflexible and often final. Readers and future visa applicants and sponsors are advised to rely on professionals to ensure a happy outcome.

Citizenship By Descent for the biological children in Philippines of Australian Citizens It should also be considered by those Australian men who reside full-time in the Philippines, so that their Filipino children may wish to exercise their right to live in Australia at a later time.

If you have a legitimate claim, we can prepare and lodge an application for the child.

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Citizenship By Descent Pros and Cons

Citizenship By Descent pros and cons

Child never needs an Australian visa ever
Citizenship is permanent
Cheaper option than including child as secondary applicant on a partner visa, or applying for a child visa

Child must be the biological child of an Australian Citizen at their birth
Has a higher level of expected evidence than including in a partner visa application
Requires organizing a passport application after the citizenship grant
There are no bridging visas available for onshore Citizenship applicants, so onshore applications are inadvisable

Australian Citizenship By Descent From the Philippines FAQ

I’ve accepted the child as my own. Can I apply for Citizenship by Descent?

No, definitely not. The child must have at least one parent who is an Australian Citizen. Adding your name as the father, ie. “giving the child your name” sounds very gallant, and no doubt the intentions are wonderful. However it happens to be a crime.

I was thinking of just adding the child onto a Partner Visa application. What’s best?

Citizenship By Descent is quicker and cheaper. Need we say more?

Will we need DNA testing?

It’s not standard, however they may ask for it if there is any doubt. More reasons not to try to be clever with switching babies or claiming to be a child’s father.

Does Citizenship come with an Australian passport?

No, a passport is a separate application. And it’s one you need to do for yourselves.

Can we apply for Citizenship by Descent inside Australia?

If you apply for Citizenship by Descent for a child inside Australia on a tourist visa and the application takes longer than the tourist visa, you could mess everything up. There are no bridging visas associated with Citizenship applications.

Does the Australian Citizen child still need an Australian visa?

No, not at all. The child may enter Australia and remain anytime at all, and will never need a visa.

Do I need a Citizenship by Descent application for my child born inside Australia?

Not at all. A child born to an Australian parent (either or both) inside Australia is an Australian Citizen the moment they pop their head out. It’s automatic.

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2017-03-27T13:52:41+0000

To Down Under Visa, This is it! Our Partner's Visa is Finally Approved today!!!...We are very happy that we're going to stay and live in together in Australia. We would like to Thank Jeff, Jeremy, Mila and DUV Team for your wonderful work.read more

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2017-03-22T08:54:15+0000

Well done Down Under Visa! Yesterday you delivered us the great news we have been longing to hear. Advising us our visa has been granted. We cant thank Jeff, Mila and Jeremy and the dedicated and hard working team at Down Under Visa enough! For helping Grachelle and I through those times of the visa application process. You showed true professionalism and personal understanding towards us. The service you offer is second to none.Without Down Under Visa, I dont think none of this would have been possible. Your direction and advises to us were truely helpful and will never be forgotten in that rollercoaster ride they call the visa application journey. You were always there for us. Guiding us through the best ways you knew how, Now Grachelle and I can start making a happy life together in marriage. This is all thanks to Down Under Visa. I wish you Jeff and Down Under Visa many more happy clients. Many more years of success. And without a dout I will recommend your service to those seeking a visa. And for anyone reading up this review. If your thinking of getting a visa done. Take my word Visa Down Under are the real deal. It will be one of the best decisons that you will ever make. A job well done by Down Under Visa and once again a massive thank you from Grachelle and myself!!! 🙂read more

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2017-02-17T09:43:59+0000

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2017-01-15T02:11:07+0000

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2016-09-08T10:28:45+0000

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2016-09-07T23:07:42+0000

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2016-09-07T11:03:37+0000

I have every faith in recommending Jeff and the team they know exactly what's needed and how to present it There's a lot of preparation work to be done and information to be supplied I would recommend you engage them to handle your application knowing full well they will respond to your enquiries and help you all the way . The new hub is a very good system it makes things very straight forward and clear explanation of its use I personally think it's a great tool I've said it before I will say it again thanks to All the team at down under visa Jeff Jeremy and Mila for her language assistance in our case it's our commitment to each other and your commitment to detail and your clients which made our application successful Regards Steve & Tess Belmores Liskread more

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2016-09-07T11:00:15+0000

Thanks to Down Under Visa i have the most wonderful woman in my life and we couldn't be happier. You made the whole experience easy for us and were a great support to us during the whole process. Awesome visa agents.read more

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2016-09-07T09:14:38+0000

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2016-09-07T07:47:54+0000

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2016-09-07T07:47:38+0000

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