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27/03/2026

Visa fraud has serious consequences. Lying or providing fake documents can result in a permanent visa ban under U.S. immigration law. This means you will never be able to travel to the United States.
Report visa scams and fraud to [email protected].

14/01/2026

08/12/2025

During your visa interview, if the consular officer believes you do not intend to follow the rules for a visitor visa, he or she may deny your application. It is your responsibility to use your visa correctly.

08/12/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines and the Visa Application Center in Parqal Mall, Parañaque City, will be closed on December 25, Thursday; December 30, Tuesday; December 31, Wednesday; January 1, Thursday; and January 19, Monday. Visa and American Citizens Services appointments will not be scheduled on these dates.

Appointments on other dates will continue as scheduled, unless otherwise announced on this page and through emails to the individuals concerned.

Emergency consular assistance for U.S. citizens will remain available here: https://ph.usembassy.gov/services/

14/11/2025

U.S. Embassy Consular Update: Cancelation of Visa Interview Appointments on November 17
https://ph.usembassy.gov/november-17-visa-operations/

The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines will be closed for visa appointments on Monday, November 17 due to the expected heavy traffic and road closures near the embassy, related to scheduled rallies from November 16 to 18.

For affected nonimmigrant visa applicants, please reschedule your November 17 appointment through our online appointment system by logging in to your account at usvisascheduling.com. The Embassy opened additional nonimmigrant visa interview slots to provide applicants with schedule options.

Immigrant visa applicants will receive detailed instructions through their registered email address regarding their new appointment or rescheduling options.

The U.S. Embassy is not canceling appointments for Tuesday, November 18, but please monitor our social media and your email for any updates or changes.

The offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Paranaque City will remain open on November 17 for all scheduled biometrics (photo and fingerprint collection) appointments.

For updates on visa operations, please visit our website at ph.usembassy.gov/visas.

09/11/2025

Alert: U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency Closed to the Public on November 10, 2025

Due to the predicted impacts of Typhoon Uwan, the U.S. Embassy in Manila and Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed for public services on Monday, November 10, 2025. U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance may call +(63) (2) 5301-2000. All routine visa and American Citizens Services appointments will be rescheduled. Consular customers should check their email for updates. The Embassy will also be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, for the Veteran’s Day holiday.

For further information and assistance:

* Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Enroll in STEP here: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step

* Contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, at +(63) (2) 5301-2000, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After-hours emergency number for U.S. citizens is +(63) (2) 5301-2000.

* Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

* See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Advisories, Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information.

* Follow us on X and Facebook.

09/11/2025

All visa appointments at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines for November 10, 2025, are canceled due to the severe weather effects of Typhoon Uwan.

The offsite Visa Application Center (VAC) in Paranaque City will also be closed for all scheduled photo and fingerprint collection appointments.

The safety of Consular staff and visa applicants is our top priority. Visa applicants who have scheduled appointments on November 10 should check their registered email address for detailed rescheduling instructions.

Visa applicants who have urgent scheduling concerns may call our customer service center at (02) 8548-8223 for immediate assistance.

We apologize for the inconvenience and urge our visa applicants to avoid flooded and dangerous areas.

07/10/2025

06/10/2025

01/10/2025

Because of the lapse in appropriations, the U.S. Embassy's Facebook, X, and Instagram accounts will not be updated regularly until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information.

At this time, scheduled passport and visa services in the United States and at U.S. Embassies and Consulates overseas will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. For information on our services and operating status, visit travel.state.gov.