Expecting a baby!

Go to the US Embassy website for consular services.  there is a pdf that explains it. Not as simple as just showing up, especially if the mother is not a US citizen. At the worst case, may need a DNA test to prove your the father.

Hello Roundhead1952,

Congrats on your future baby.  If you have not already, have your wife apply for PhilHealth and pay the fees.  She can also add you to the policy along with the baby after it is born.  PhilHealth will pay for about 25% of her or her families in hospital needs.  This is better than paying the whole thing yourself.

As for registering as a citizen.  Make sure the hospital registers the birth and get a copy of it.  About a month after the birth you can go to the local NSO Office and request a few certified copies of the child's birth certificate.  While there if you were married in the Philippines also request certified copies of your marriage license also.  They may or may not ask you for them, but the trip to go and get them will cost you more inconvenience than just getting them to be safe.  You will need the copy of the birth certificate when you go as proof of birth.  There are forms that you will have to fill out and possible get notarized before you submit them to them.  The U.S. Embassy will process the child's citizenship and passport requirements.  You will have a child with dual citizenship, Philippine and USA.  Make sure you keep them current until he/she is 18yo when they can do it on their own.  They may also require a DNA test for you and the child to confirm that it is your offspring.  They have a certain place that they will accept results of parentage from so check with them on an approved testing facility.  While at the embassy go to the SSA and file for a SSA number for the child.  This will be helpful in anything you do from then on.  If you receive SSA benefits they will add the chile to your monthly benefit until he/she is 18yo.  The child will continue to receive payments even after you pass away or SSA goes broke.  You can check both their websites for information and the forms to apply for your needs with them.

Hope this helps.  TC, RAC

Wow, great help with your information.  Thank you so much!  I did not think my boys could still swim at age 61.