Description
What is the Certificate of Citizenship of Puerto Rico?
Since 2007, there is what is known as the Certificate of Citizenship of Puerto Rico. This Certificate is a document validated by the Supreme Court of PR according to the case Ramírez Ferrer v. Mari Brás, 144 D.P.R. 141 (1997). PR citizenship is generally recognized internationally. Spain, for example, allows a PR person to present such evidence to preferentially acquire Spanish citizenship. This is because Spain specifically recognizes Puerto Ricans as coming from an "Ibero-American country". Thus, they are eligible to be granted dual nationality. On the other hand, it is important to note that with this Certificate you will lose your U.S. citizenship. no lose your U.S. citizenship or any other citizenship you may have.
Who qualifies for the PR Citizenship Certificate?
Citizenship of PR is available to those persons under any of the following 4 categories:
- person born in PR (the most common option); or,
- a person not born in PR who is a US citizen and is the child of at least one (1) parent born in PR; or,
- a person not born in PR who has been declared a citizen of PR by a final and firm declaratory judgment issued by a PR court; or,
- person not born in PR who is a US citizen and who has resided in PR for a minimum of one (1) year. Under this alternative, it is required to add any of the following requirements:
a. bill for any basic PR services, including water, electricity or telephone, for the last twelve (12) months and corresponding to the name of the applicant; or,
b. a valid driving licence or any photo and signature identification issued by a PR agency; or,
c. certificate of employment from your employer in PR or payroll stubs received in the immediately preceding year; or,
d. A copy of the first page of Form of the PR Income Tax, stamped by the Treasury Department, corresponding to the tax year prior to the application.
Summary of Steps to Follow to Process Your Certificate
If you were born in PR, option number 1 will apply. In this case, you must put your order and attach or add your Birth Certificate.
If you were born outside of PR, then option 2 applies to you. In this case, you must put your order and attach or add your Birth Certificate, as well as that of one (1) of your parents born in PR.
What do I need to be valid out from PR or the U.S.?
For this Certificate to be valid abroad, meaning outside of PR or the US, remember to add an Apostille to your order.
How long does the process take and what does the shipping look like?
This Certificate takes up to 21 days, plus shipping time. The shipping cost will be calculated automatically depending on the address you enter when finalising your order. We ship anywhere in the world. Shipments to the U.S. or PR are via federal mail and international shipments via FedEx® or UPS®.
In what language(s) is the Certificate issued?
This Certificate is officially issued only in the Spanish language. However, you can add an English translation to your order.
What do I do if I have questions or doubts?
If after reading this you still have any doubts or questions, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.
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