United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines May 11, 2021 American Citizen Services Update Limited appointments for  passport  and  citizenship  services for U.S. citizens remain available at both the U.S. Embassy in  Manila  and the Consular Agency in  Cebu .  In light of the on-going pandemic, we are not providing walk-in services; you must have …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines   United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines    May 10, 2021   Health Alert:  Hotel-Based Quarantine Period Extended for Arriving Passengers Effective until further notice, arriving passengers must spend the first 10 days of the mandatory 14-day quarantine period in a certified  quarantine hotel .  You must have a confirmed booking at one of these hotels …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines   United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines    April 30, 2021   Planned Demonstration/Protest at Bonifacio Square on May 1, 2021   The U.S. Embassy has been informed of a demonstration/protest event scheduled to occur Saturday, May 1, 2021, at Bonifacio Square (formally Plaza Lawton).  This location is approximately one mile north of …

Health Alert:  Cancellation of Notarial Appointments Scheduled in May In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and the ongoing travel and movement restrictions throughout the country, the U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines have cancelled all notarial appointments scheduled for May 1, 2021, through May 31, 2021. If you need a document …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency, Cebu Philippines April 16, 2021  Launch of Online Fee Payment for Adult Passport Renewals Beginning Monday, April 19, 2021, the U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines will begin accepting online fee payments for adult U.S. passport renewal applications. Paying online allows you to mail …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines    United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines     April 13, 2021    Alert: Phone Lines Operational at Consular Agency Cebu  Location:  Cebu  Event:  Phone service has been restored at the Consular Agency in Cebu.  For general inquiries and to request an appointment, please email the Consular Agency at  ACSInfoCebu@state.gov .  For urgent matters, you may contact the Consular Agency by phone …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines   United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines    April 11, 2021   Health Alert:  NCR and neighboring areas to be placed under MECQ    Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna will be placed under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) starting midnight on Monday, April 12 through Friday, April 30. Actions to Take: Monitor the  Philippine Department of Health  website and the  Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines     United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines      April 8, 2021       Coming Soon: Online Fee Payment for Adult Passport Renewals    Currently, all U.S. citizens in the Philippines who wish to renew their passports by mail must pay using a dollar demand draft obtained at one of three banks or arrange for in-person payment of the application fee at …

 United States Embassy Manila, Philippines    United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines     April 7, 2021     Alert: Phone lines to the Consular Agency in Cebu are down  Location:  Cebu Event:  Phone lines to the Consular Agency in Cebu are currently down. Please contact us by email at  ACSInfoCebu@state.gov .   For any urgent inquiries please call the U.S. Embassy +(63) (2) …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines  United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines April 7, 2021  UPDATE: Virtual Town Hall Meeting for U.S. Citizens  with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration     Due to overwhelming interest, the American Citizen Services Unit will host two sessions with representatives from the  Philippine Bureau of Immigration  (BI) on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, and Thursday, April 15, 2021, from …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency, Cebu Philippines April 6, 2021 Effective immediately, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), pursuant to recently issued Memorandum Circular No. 2021-004, will allow local notarization in the Philippines of the “Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage.” As a result, U.S. citizens who wish to marry in …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines   United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines    April 4, 2021     Health Alert:  ECQ extended for NCR and neighboring areas  Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna will remain under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) through Sunday, April 11. Actions to Take: Monitor the  Philippine Department of Health  website and the  Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage  for updated information about conditions in the Philippines. Consult the  Philippine’s National Task Force Against COVID-19 social media page  for …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines   United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines    March 27, 2021   Health Alert:  NCR and neighboring areas to be placed under ECQ   Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan, Cavite and Laguna will be placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) starting midnight on Monday, March 29 through Sunday, April 4th. Actions to Take: Monitor the  Philippine Department of Health  website and the  Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage  for updated information about conditions …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines  United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines March 26, 2021    Virtual Town Hall Meeting for U.S. Citizens  with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration    Do you have questions about Philippine entry and visa requirements?  Are you wondering how to renew or change your immigration status in the Philippines?    If so, please join us for a virtual …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines  United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines   March 24, 2021  Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila   Location:  Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and High-Risk Barangays Around Taal Lake  Event:  The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued a  notice of elevated increase in seismic activity  for Taal Volcano.  Taal Volcano is currently at  ALERT LEVEL 2  (Increased Unrest), but that unrest has …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines  March 19, 2021 Health Alert:  Temporary Ban on Entry into the Philippines The Philippine government has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals, effective March 22, 2021, through April 21, 2021. For an updated list of exemptions to the suspension, see our  COVID-19 page . Actions to …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines  March 9, 2021 Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila Location:  Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and High-Risk Barangays Around Taal Lake Event:  In light of ongoing volcanic and seismic activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) has issued an  ALERT LEVEL 2  for the …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines February 23, 2021 Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in the Philippines: Documenting Your Child as a U.S. Citizen   Are you a U.S. citizen whose biological child was born outside the United States? Do you want to document your child as a U.S. …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency, Cebu Philippines February 3, 2021 Message for U.S. Citizens:  Notary Services during the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Limited notary services will be available by appointment only at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu effective Tuesday, February 9, 2021.  Appointments will remain limited as …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines  United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines February 2, 2021  Message for U.S. Citizens:  Special Election in Louisiana’s 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts The State of Louisiana will conduct two special primary elections on Tuesday, March 20, 2021, to fill a vacancy for the 2nd and 5th Congressional Districts. Congressional District 2 …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 19, 2021 Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in the Philippines:  Passport Renewal Procedures Do you have questions about renewing your U.S. passport as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to limit travel and gatherings?  Do you know if you are eligible to renew your …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines  January 13, 2021 Health Alert:  Updated Requirements for Travel to the United States Effective January 26, 2021, all air passengers traveling to the United States from a foreign country, including U.S. citizens, must present either proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (December 31, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Updated Travel Information Related to the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic Through January 15, 2021, the Philippine government has suspended all flights from the United Kingdom and will bar entry to travelers originating or transiting from the following locations:  the United Kingdom, South …

Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines November 12, 2020 Location:  Tarlac, Zambales, Bataan, Pampanga, Bulacan, and Metro Manila Event:  As a result of destructive winds, torrential rainfall, and flooding caused by Typhoon Ulysses, the U.S. Embassy in Manila will close at 12 noon today, November 12, 2020.  The Embassy’s phone lines also may be affected …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Severe Storms- Precautionary Measures October 30, 2020 Location: The Philippines Event: Severe Storms- Precautionary Measures Severe Tropical Storm‘GONI’ is headed towards eastern Luzon, Philippines.It is expected to be a Category 1 Typhoon by this weekend, with strong winds and heavy rains, and …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines October 23, 2020 Message for U.S. Citizens:  Photo Requirements for U.S. Passport Applications  Poor-quality photos are the number one reason passport applications are delayed. When we receive a passport photo that does not meet  U.S. Department of State standards , we must stop processing the application, contact you to request new photos, and wait for …

U.S. Embassy in the Philippines October 21, 2020 Message for U.S. Citizens:  Virtual Town Hall for U.S. Citizens in the Philippines Do you have questions about the services available for U.S. citizens at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu? Wondering about the status of services provided by the Federal …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Federal Voting Assistance Program Town Halls October 16, 2020 CAST YOUR VOTE! The Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) is offering recurring virtual voting assistance via Zoom every week to provide direct support to overseas citizens. Voters can participate in any of the meetings and speak with …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Election Day is November 3 – Submit Your Ballots Now! Voter Assistance Events in October October 13, 2020   Calling all U.S. citizen voters – Election Day is November 3!  Submit or mail in your signed, voted ballot as soon as possible. Check  www.FVAP.gov  for information about ballot …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Election Day is November 3 – Submit Your Ballots Now! Voter Assistance Events in October October 9, 2020 Calling all U.S. citizen voters – Election Day is November 3!  Submit or mail in your signed, voted ballot as soon as possible.  Check  www.FVAP.gov  for information about ballot submission procedures and …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Options for Notary Services during the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic October 5, 2020 In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, notary services remain suspended at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and at the Consular Agency in Cebu, including for the “Affidavit of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage.”  If …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Virtual Voting Town Hall October 2, 2020 Do you have questions about voting in the upcoming U.S. election?  Do you want to learn more about the voter registration process?  Do you know how to submit your voted ballot? Due to popular demand, please join us for a second Virtual …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Limited Non-Emergency Passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad Services Resume September 28, 2020 Effective  October 5, 2020, we will begin offering limited non-emergency  Consular Report of Birth Abroad  (CRBA) and  passport  services at the U.S. Embassy in Manila and limited passport services at the  U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu , by appointment only.  All notary services, including for an “Affidavit in Lieu …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Celebrate Absentee Voting Week September 27-October 4, 2020 September 23, 2020 Do you have questions about voting in the upcoming U.S. election?  Do you want to learn more about the voter registration process?  Do you know how to submit your voted ballot? For answers to these and other …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Don’t forget to sign and seal your ballots! September 15, 2020 Overseas absentee voting is fast, easy, and available anywhere in the world, but there are a few important things you must remember to do: -Sign your ballot and place it in a sealed envelope. -Include a return address …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Overseas – October 5 Registration and Ballot Request Deadlines in some States September 9, 2020 Overseas absentee voting is fast, easy, and available anywhere in the world. Overseas voters who are eligible to vote can participate in all general, primary, and special elections for federal offices. Some …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (September 1, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Change in quarantine status for several regions across the Philippines. According to the Philippines government, the following quarantine classifications will be in effect September 1-30, 2020: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ):  Mindanao – Iligan City General Community Quarantine …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Limited Consular Services Resume; Passport Renewal by Mail Information August 24, 2020 Effective September 1, the American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit at the U.S. Embassy in Manila will resume limited provision of in-person passport services, by appointment only.  Notary services, including Affidavits In Lieu of a Certificate of Legal …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (August 18, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:   Metro Manila and Four Nearby Provinces Move To General Community Quarantine (GCQ) while the Rest of the Country Remains under Modified GCQ. On August 17, Philippine President Duterte approved the recommendation of Inter-Agency Task Force for the …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Absentee Voting Week is September 27-October 4 August 17, 2020 Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week! In some states, voter registration and ballot request deadlines for the November 2020 are as …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Alert: Updated Travel Advisory – U.S. Embassy Manila (August 7, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  The U.S. Department of State has updated its Philippines Travel Advisory. Reconsider travel to the Philippines due to COVID-19. Additionally, exercise increased caution in the Philippines due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, a measles outbreak, and kidnapping. Some areas have increased …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Returning Election Materials through the U.S. Embassy July 30, 2020 Cast your vote!  Starting August 3, 2020, voters may drop-off completed voter forms and ballots at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita, Manila.  The ballot box will be located in front of the public entrance at the …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (August 3, 2020)   Location:  The Philippines Event:   Metro Manila returns to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ); Classification for other areas remain per July 30 government announcement.  Effective August 4, 2020, per Philippine President Duterte’s directive, the following areas will revert to Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 27, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Consular Services and Travel Update 1.  PASSPORTS.  The U.S. Embassy in Manila is now accepting DS-82 U.S. Passport Renewal Application for Eligible Individuals by mail only.  At this time, we are only accepting the DS-82 application.  We can only …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Emb­assy Manila (July 16, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Cebu City Under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ); Metro Manila remains under General Community Quarantine (GCQ); Other Areas reverted to GCQ while the Rest of the Country placed under Modified General Community Quarantine (MGCQ)  On July 15, the Philippine …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 6, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:   Corrected Status of Quarantine Levels in the Philippines This alert corrects information based on new updates.  On July 1, the Philippine government announced the below classifications for areas in the country as a continued measure against the spread …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (July 2, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Cebu City Under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ); Metro Manila, Talisay City, and other areas are under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) On July 1, the Philippine government announced the below classifications for areas in the country as a continued measure …

To ensure the safety of the public and U.S. Embassy employees, the Federal Benefits Unit is limiting face-to-face service to emergency appointments only until further notice. For urgent concerns and inquiries, please write to FBU.Manila@ssa.gov   and indicate the nature of your emergency. Once we approve your request for in-person service, we will schedule you an …

The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit continues to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens.  Routine consular services remain suspended as a result of the community quarantine.  Since passport printing centers in the United States have suspended operations effective April 2, 2020, the shipment of U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs) to U.S. Embassies overseas …

While the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit stands ready to provide emergency consular services to U.S. citizens at all times, in view of the National Capital Region’s continued community quarantine, routine consular services are still suspended until further notice.  We have limited staff available to handle emergency service only.  Please delay non-urgent requests and calls until routine …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (June 16, 2020) Location:  The Philippines  Event:  Cebu City placed under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), Talisay City under Modified ECQ (MECQ); Metro Manila and other areas remain under General Community Quarantine (GCQ)  On June 15, the Philippine government announced the below classifications for areas in the country …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (June 3, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Philippine Bureau of Immigration Update Under the General Community Quarantine (GCQ), the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) publicly announced the following guidelines and measures aimed to achieve social distancing and prevent the spread of COVID-19: 1.      …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (June 1, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event: The Philippine Government Announces General Community Quarantine (GCQ) for Metro Manila and Other Areas: According to the Philippine government, the following locations have been placed under General Community Quarantine (GCQ) from June 1 to 15: Pangasinan; Region 2 (Cagayan Valley); Region …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 30, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  LAST DAY to Register for Special May 31 Flight to JFK International Airport, New York City U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  Philippine Airlines (PAL) still has seats available for a flight departing Manila for JFK International …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 29, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Special May 31 Flight to JFK International Airport, New York City U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  Philippine Airlines (PAL) still has seats available for a flight departing Manila for JFK International Airport in New York City on Sunday, …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 28, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Special May 31 Flight to JFK International Airport, New York City U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  Philippine Airlines (PAL) has limited seats available for a flight departing Manila for JFK International Airport in New York City on Sunday, …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 27, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Special May 31 Flight to JFK International Airport, New York City U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  Philippine Airlines (PAL) has limited seats available for a flight departing Manila for JFK International Airport in New York City on Sunday, …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 25, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  LAST DAY to book Manila to Los Angeles for May 26: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  There are still seats available for the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight departing Manila for Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 26.  Call …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 24, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Seats Available for the May 26 Manila to Los Angeles Flight: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  There are still seats available for the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight departing Manila for Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 26.  Call …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 21, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  ONLY 12 HOURS LEFT to Register Interest in May 26 Special Philippine Airlines Flights: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  The deadline to register your interest in the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 19, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Additional MNL-LAX Flight Added For May 26: U.S. Citizens and U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents in the Philippines:  An additional special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flight from Manila to Los Angeles has been added for May 26.  The deadline to register your …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 18, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  LAST DAY to Register Interest in Special Philippine Airlines Flights (Two Sweeper Flights Added): U.S. Citizens in the Philippines:  The deadline to register your interest in the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 17, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  DEADLINE APPROACHING to Register Interest in Special Philippine Airlines Flights: U.S. Citizens in the Philippines:  The deadline to register your interest in the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco and/or sweeper flights …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 15, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event: The Philippine Government Announces Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) for Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cebu City: The Philippine government announced that Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cebu City will transition from an ECQ to a Modified ECQ on May 16 …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 15, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Two Special Flights to Assist Stranded U.S. Citizens: U.S. citizens in the Philippines:  Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that there will now be TWO dedicated user-pay flights to the United States: May 21 from Manila to Los Angeles, with two …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 14, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Typhoon Vongfong (local name Ambo) is expected to make landfall in Samar the afternoon or early evening of May 14.  It continues to intensify while moving west at 15 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph near the center …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 14, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Deadline to Register Interest in Second Round of Flights to Assist Stranded U.S. Citizens: U.S. citizens in the Philippines:  the deadline to register your interest in the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) May 21 dedicated user-pay flights to Los Angeles …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 12, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Second Round of Flights to Assist Stranded U.S. Citizens: Based on the overwhelming response to the May 9 sweeper flights and direct flights to Los Angeles, the U.S. Embassy is again partnering with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to offer another …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 5, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  24 HOURS LEFT to Register Interest in Special Philippine Airlines Flight: U.S. Citizens in the Philippines:  There are 24 hours left to register your interest in the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) May 9 flight to LAX and/or …

 United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 4, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  U.S. Embassy and Philippine Airlines (PAL) Partner to Assist Stranded U.S. Citizens (SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED): Due to overwhelming demand for the special May 9 PAL flights to assist stranded U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents, PAL has …

 United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 3, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event: Deadline to Register Interest in Special Philippine Airlines Flight: U.S. citizens in the Philippines:  Deadline to register your interest in the special Philippine Airlines (PAL) May 9 flight to LAX and/or sweeper flights closes at 8:00 p.m. tonight.  …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (May 1, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  U.S. Embassy and Philippine Airlines Partner to Assist Stranded U.S. Citizens: U.S. citizens in the Philippines:  We are partnering with Philippine Airlines (PAL) for a dedicated user-pay flight to Los Angeles on Saturday, May 9, including sweeper flights to Manila …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 30, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  U.S. Embassy and Philippine Airlines Partner to Assist Stranded U.S. Citizens: The U.S. Embassy and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have partnered together to assist stranded U.S. citizens who want to return to the United States.  We are surveying …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 26, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Breaking News – Additional Sweeper Flights to Manila on Tuesday, April 28: There may be a limited number of seats available on a first-come first-served basis for U.S. citizens on sweeper flights to Manila on April 28 from Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Dumaguete, Bohol, and Tacloban. If you have …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 24, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) Extended Until May 15, 2020: Based on the Inter-Agency Task Force’s recommendation, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced the ECQ extension for the following high-risk administrative regions, provinces, or areas until May 15, 2020: The National Capital …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 23, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Breaking News – Sweeper Flights to Manila on Tuesday, April 28: There are a limited number of seats for U.S. citizens available on sweeper flights to Manila on April 28 from Davao, Iloilo, and Tacloban. If you have an existing international flight reservation in the coming …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 20, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  NEW Cebu Sweeper Flight to Manila on Tuesday, April 21: The U.S. Embassy just received information regarding an additional flight from Cebu to Manila at 9:30 AM on April 21. Seats are available for U.S. citizens on PR5846 which will depart Cebu at 9:30 …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 20, 2020) Location:  Siargao, Philippines Event:  Siargao Sweeper Flight to Manila on Thursday, April 23: Seats are available for U.S. citizens on a sweeper flight from Siargao to Manila planned for April 23. Register for the flight by emailing the Belgian Consulate at  manila@diplobel.fed.be . The cost …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 20, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Veterans Affairs (VA) Operations: The VA Benefit Office and Outpatient Clinic is closed to the public due to the enhanced community quarantine.  For VA benefits, all claims are being rerouted to offices in the United States to insure …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 20, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flights to Manila on Tuesday, April 21: Seats are available for U.S. citizens on sweeper flights to Manila planned for tomorrow, April 21 from Cebu, Davao, and Iloilo. For Cebu and Iloilo, register for the flight by visiting a Philippine Airlines (PAL) city or airport …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 17, 2020) Location:  Davao, Philippines Event:   Davao Sweeper Flight to Manila on Saturday, April 18 Extra Seats Now Available for April 18 Davao Sweeper Flight:  Philippine Airlines (PAL) has upgraded to a larger plane for tomorrow’s Davao sweeper flight.  There are now extra seats …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 17, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flights to Manila on Saturday, April 18 (Update) Reminders for April 18 Sweeper Flight Travelers:  Registration for the April 18 sweeper flights has closed.  Philippine Airlines (PAL) will reach out directly to those who registered for tomorrow’s sweeper flights. …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 16, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flights to Manila on Saturday, April 18 (Update): Sweeper flights to Manila are planned for April 18 from Bacolod, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Caticlan, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Leyte, Puerto Princesa, and Siargao. Register for the flight with Philippine …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 16, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flights to Manila on Saturday, April 18: Sweeper flights to Manila are planned for April 18 from Bacolod, Bohol, Cagayan de Oro, Caticlan, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Leyte, Puerto Princesa, and Siargao. Register for the flight with Philippine Airlines …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 14, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Quarantine Certificates: When purchasing airline tickets, airlines may ask travelers to provide a Quarantine Certificate.  The Bureau of Quarantine issues this certificate in larger cities, e.g. Cebu and Davao.  For other areas, travelers should inquire with the Provincial, City, …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 13, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  The Philippine Airlines (PAL) Ticket Office at the Davao Airport opened at 3:00 PM today, April 13. Sweeper Flights to Manila on April 14: PAL has assured the U.S. Embassy that U.S. citizens may purchase tickets for these flights, as long as seats are …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 13, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flights to Manila on April 14: Sweeper flights to Manila are planned for the morning of April 14th from Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, and Puerto Princessa. Book your tickets directly with a Philippine Airlines (PAL) ticket office. For …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 9, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  The Philippine Department of Health (DOH) Launches COVID-19 Hotline: DOH is providing free telemedicine consultations for patients who need COVID-19 medical advice or other non-COVID-19 primary care consultations. National Capital Region residents can call the 24/7 hotline at (02) 8424-1724 or (02) …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 8, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  The Philippine Government Extends Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) Until April 30: The Philippine Government encourages the public to follow the government’s stay-at-home orders as it implements the extension of the Luzon-wide ECQ until April 30. Consider your plan to shelter in place:   We …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 7, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  International Flights: International commercial flight options currently exist in the Philippines.  U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 6, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) lists the following community quarantine areas: Luzon Baguio – starting March 16 until April 15 Cagbalete Island – starting March 10 until March 23 Cainta, Rizal – starting March 15 until April 14 Catanduanes – starting March 15 until April 14 Cavite – starting March 17, …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 5, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) Update: The PRA Head Office and Satellite Offices are closed until further notice.  Inquiries may be sent to the following email addresses or mobile numbers: For Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) holders: Email address:  servicing@pra.gov.ph Mobile number: +63-917-855-6354 …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 4, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  International Flights: International commercial flight options currently exist in the Philippines.  U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 3, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Face Masks Required in Enhanced Community Quarantine Areas: On April 2, the Philippine Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases announced the mandatory wearing of face masks in areas placed under enhanced community quarantine (ECQ). Anyone in …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 3, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  International Flights Departing from Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) on April 3: The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) updates their Facebook page ( https://www.facebook.com/MIAAGovPh/ ) with scheduled international flights.  Listed below are the scheduled departures for April 3. CX 906    MNL-HKG    ETD 1045 BR …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 2, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Clark International Airport Announces Airport Closing Beginning April 3, 2020 Clark will suspend all commercial flights, effective April 3, 2020. Point-to-point (P2P) bus operations will also be temporarily suspended. Flights are expected to resume as the travel restriction eases. Clark …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 1, 2020) Location:  Siargao, Philippines Event:  Potential Sweeper Flight Siargao-Manila on April 4 – Update All interested U.S. citizens who have not yet emailed  ACSInfoManila@state.gov  should do so immediately.  Please use the subject line: SIARGAO FLIGHT. Please include the following information for all U.S. citizens wishing to take this …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 31, 2020) Location:  Siargao, Philippines Event:  Potential Sweeper Flight Siargao-Manila on April 3 or 4 All interested travelers should immediately send an email to  ACSInfoManila@state.gov  with the subject line: SIARGAO FLIGHT. Please include the following information for all travelers wishing to take this flight:  full name …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 31, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  According to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI): Temporary visitor visa holders who have stayed in the country for less than one year may secure their Emigration Clearance Certificates (ECCs) at the international airports. BI will temporarily allow foreign nationals with …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 30, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flight Cebu-Manila on March 30 – UPDATE There are still seats available on today’s 1:30 PM (March 30) Cebu-Manila sweeper flight. All interested travelers need to go immediately to the Mactan Cebu Airport to sign up and buy …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 29, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Consider your plan to shelter in place:   While the U.S. Embassy is exploring all options to address the current travel disruptions, we strongly encourage U.S. citizens to make necessary preparations if staying in the Philippines during the quarantine period.  Please comply with …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 29, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  Sweeper Flight Cebu-Manila on March 30 – UPDATE The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) and Mactan Cebu Airport Terminal provided the following UPDATES: Philippine Airlines (PAL) has confirmed a Cebu-Manila sweeper flight scheduled for Monday, March 30 at 1330H (1:30 PM). There …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 28, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  Potential Sweeper Flight Cebu-Manila – UPDATE Mactan Cebu Airport Terminal relayed the following UPDATE: Foreign nationals wishing to take the Cebu-Manila Philippine Airlines sweeper flight will now be allowed to enlist through email instead of inquiring and signing up in person …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 28, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  While the U.S. Embassy is exploring all options to address the current travel disruptions, we strongly encourage U.S. citizens to make necessary preparations if staying in the Philippines during the quarantine period.  Please comply with local quarantine requirements and strictly follow local …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 28, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  Potential Sweeper Flight Cebu-Manila Mactan Cebu Airport Terminal relayed the following: A sweeper flight from Cebu to Manila may be arranged if there are at least 199 foreign nationals to fill the flight.  Currently, an additional 50 foreign national travelers are required. …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 27, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Consider your plan to shelter in place:  While the U.S. Embassy is exploring all options to address the current travel disruptions, we strongly encourage U.S. citizens to make necessary preparations if staying in the Philippines during the quarantine period.  Please comply with local …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 26, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  All Flights to Operate Out of Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1 Beginning March 28, 2020: As more and more air carriers suspend operations due to COVID-19, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) is streamlining its operations concentrating remaining …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 26, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  Mactan Cebu Airport Terminal relayed the following: There is a 2nd sweeper flight from Philippine Airlines today, March 26, 2020, departing Cebu to Manila.  Passengers must show proof of an outbound international flight out of Manila or a hotel reservation in …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 25, 2020) Location:  Cebu, Philippines Event:  Mactan Cebu Airport Terminal relayed the following: There is a potential sweeper flight from Philippine Airlines tomorrow, March 26, 2020, departing Cebu to Manila.  Passengers must show proof of an outbound international flight out of Manila or a hotel reservation in …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines (March 25, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  Most international flights to be suspended:  Several airlines have already suspended or indicated intent to suspend international flights until April 14, 2020, or until further notice.  While the U.S. Embassy has been making every effort possible to assist …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines (March 24, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event:  The U.S. Embassy has been advised that sweeper flights operated by Cebu Pacific Airlines will be available on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 and Thursday, March 26, 2020. Please contact Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) representatives directly at the respective departure …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines (March 24, 2020)  Location: Cebu, Philippines Event: U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu Operating Hours The government of the Philippines has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines (March 17, 2020) Location:  The Philippines Event:  The government of the Philippines has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. On March 16, the government of …

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines, March 17, 2020 Location: Manila Event:  The U.S. Embassy is closed for all services today, March 17, due to the Government of the Philippines announcement of an enhanced community quarantine for Luzon.  More information will be provided as soon as possible. Actions to Take: Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov  for the latest …

Health Alert:  U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines, March 14, 2020 Location:  The Philippines Event:  The government of the Philippines has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  The government of the Philippines has also announced that there will be no domestic land, air, or sea travel to or from Metro Manila from March …

United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens:  Dumaguete City Outreach Canceled – March 20, 2020 (Updated Copy) Due to the recent Philippine government announcement suspending all domestic air, sea, and land travel to and from Metro Manila, the Outreach has been canceled until further notice. ____________________________ For further information: See the State Department’s …