COVID-19 Information Last Reviewed: 01/26/2022 All airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel. Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered from COVID-19 in the 90 days preceding …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 26, 2022 Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Forum on February 4, 2022 Interested in voting in U.S. elections while overseas? Please join us for a virtual forum on absentee voting with a representative from the Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP) on Friday, February 4, …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 25, 2022 Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) Location: Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) – U.S. government personnel to continue to defer non-essential travel to affected regions through February 8, 2022 Disruptions to supplies of food, water, electricity, and communication and transportation …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 20, 2022 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in the 2022 U.S. Elections Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 19, 2022 Health Alert: Increase in Travel Advisory to Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) Location: Philippines, countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the Department of State have raised their travel advisories to Level 3 for the Philippines. For Level 3 destinations, the CDC recommends that travelers are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and that unvaccinated …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 18, 2022 Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) Location: Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) – U.S. government personnel to continue to defer non-essential travel to affected regions through January 25, 2022 Disruptions to supplies of food, water, electricity, and communication and transportation infrastructure continue as a result of Typhoon Odette (Rai). Hospital services continue to be inaccessible or limited …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 12, 2022 Health Alert: Embassy to reschedule U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth appointments through January 31, 2022 Location: Philippines Event: To ensure the health and safety of our clients and our staff, the U.S. Embassy in Manila is canceling all non-emergency appointments for …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 10, 2022 Health Alert: Embassy to reschedule U.S. passport and Consular Report of Birth appointments January 11-14, 2022 Location: Philippines Event: To ensure the health and safety of our clients and our staff, the U.S. Embassy in Manila is canceling all non-emergency appointments for U.S. passports …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 4, 2022 Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) Location: Visayas, Mindanao, and Palawan, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) – U.S. government personnel to continue to defer non-essential travel to affected regions Disruptions to supplies of food, water, electricity, and communication and transportation infrastructure continue as …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines December 23, 2021 Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) Location: Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) – Telephone and email outages continue at the Consular Agency in Cebu Intermittent telephone and email outages continue at the Consular Agency in Cebu as a result of …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines December 21, 2021 Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) U.S. government personnel to defer non-essential travel to affected regions Location: Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) – U.S. government personnel to defer non-essential travel to affected regions Disruptions to supplies of food, water, electricity, …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines December 21, 2021 Weather Alert: Impacts of Typhoon Odette (Rai) Location: Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines Event: Impacts of Typhoon Odette (Rai) We are monitoring the continued impacts of Typhoon Odette (Rai), which damaged communications, transportation, and utilities (electricity and water) infrastructure across the central islands of …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines December 20, 2021 Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) Location: Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) U.S. citizens should be prepared for continued impacts from Typhoon Odette (Rai), which damaged communications, transportation, and utility (electricity and water) infrastructure across the central islands of …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines Weather Alert: Severe Storm Update (Typhoon Odette/Rai) December 17, 2021 Location: Visayas and surroundings areas, Philippines Event: Typhoon Odette (Rai) There is severe damage across the Visayas region from Typhoon Odette (Rai). While no areas remain under Signal No. 4, Signal Nos. 1 to …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines Weather Alert: Mactan-Cebu International Airport Closure December 17, 2021 Location: Cebu, Philippines Event: Suspended Operations and Cancelled Flights at Mactan-Cebu International Airport On Thursday evening, December 16, 2021, operations at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) were suspended until further notice due to the damage caused …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines Weather Alert: Severe Storm – Precautionary Measures December 16, 2021 Location: The Philippines Event: Severe Storms – Precautionary Measures Typhoon “RAI” with local name “ODETTE” is currently in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). It is expected to continue intensifying until it makes landfall this afternoon, …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines December 14, 2021 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in Upcoming Special Congressional Election and Primary Election The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days: January 11, 2022: Florida Special General Election in U.S. Congressional District 20 March 1, 2022: Texas Primary Election The …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Phippines December 4, 2021 Health Alert – New, One-Day Testing Requirement for Entry into the United States Location: Philippines, countrywide Event: On December 6, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines December 2, 2021 Health Alert Location: Philippines Event: On November 26, the White House announced a travel restriction for certain travelers physically present within the Republic of Botswana, the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of Malawi, the Republic of Mozambique, …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines November 24, 2021 Message for U.S. Citizens: Enroll or update your information in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) The U.S. Embassy in Manila is conducting an annual verification of enrollments in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, or STEP . Please log in to your STEP account to verify that your profile, …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines November 5, 2021 Health Alert: U.S. Global Air Travel Policy Location: Worldwide Event: On October 25, 2021, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy. This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, PhilippinesUnited States Consular Agency Cebu, PhilippinesNovember 3, 2021Message for U.S. Citizens: Virtual Town Hall Meeting with the Office of Civil Defense and Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology Please join us for a virtual town hall meeting with the Philippine Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) on Friday, November 19, …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, PhilippinesUnited States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines October 29, 2021 Guidance for Vaccination Requirements for Entering the United States Starting November 8, 2021 Beginning November 8, all U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and U.S. immigrants seeking to enter the United States by air will be required to show …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines September 15, 2021 Health Alert: Granular Lockdown and Alert Level System The Philippine government is piloting a new framework which establishes a “granular lockdown” and alert level system. The new framework places the National Capital Region (NCR) under Alert Level 4 beginning September 16. …
Read More»U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (September 10, 2021) Location: Philippines Event: U.S. citizens are urged to be cautious and vigilant when living and traveling abroad given the potential threat of terrorist attacks and extremist action against U.S. citizens and interests. As the 20th anniversary of September 11th approaches, …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines September 8, 2021 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in Upcoming Special Congressional Elections The following states have elections in the next 90 days: November 2, 2021: Florida Special Primary Election in U.S. Congressional District 20* November 2, 2021: Ohio Special General Election in U.S. Congressional …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines August 31, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update September 1-7, 2021 The Government of the Philippines recently announced quarantine classifications for the month of September. The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Disease (IATF-EID) retained the Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) status of the National …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines August 23, 2021 Guidance on International Certificate of Vaccination and Changes in Quarantine Classifications for August 21-31, 2021 The Philippine government has announced that travelers who are fully vaccinated may now apply for an International Certificate of Vaccination (ICV, or yellow card) from the Philippine Bureau …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 30, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, Aug 1-15, 2021 The Government of the Philippines recently announced quarantine classifications for the month of August. Other quarantine classifications are still in effect through July 31, 2021. Following the recommendation of the Inter-Agency Task Force on …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 23, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine and Other Regulations Update The Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) recently issued resolutions affecting quarantine classifications and other regulations. Quarantine Classifications: Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government in view of …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 16, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, July 16-31, 2021 Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) through July 31, 2021 Luzon – Region III: Bataan Mindanao – Region X: Cagayan de Oro City; Region …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 13, 2021 Extension of Expired Philippine Visas for Foreign Nationals The U.S. Embassy in Manila and Consular Agency in Cebu remind U.S. citizens in the Philippines with expired Philippine visas of the Bureau of Immigration’s (BI) policy on extension of expired Philippine visas due …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 9, 2021 Discontinuation of U.S. Dollar Demand Draft Payments for Mail-in Adult Passport Renewals The U.S. Embassy in Manila and Consular Agency in Cebu encourage all eligible, adult U.S. citizens in the Philippines to renew their passports by mail as in-person appointments remain limited. U.S. citizens in the …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 2, 2021 Natural Disaster Alert: Taal Volcano at Alert Level 3 Location: Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk barangays around Taal Lake Event: Alert Level 3 (Magmatic Unrest) was raised over Taal Volcano on July 1, 2021 The Philippine Institute of Volcanology …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines July 1, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, July 1-31, 2021 Per recent Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) Resolution, below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) through July 15, 2021 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines June 30, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, July 1-31, 2021 Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) through July 15, 2021 Mindanao – Region 11: Davao Oriental, Davao Occidental, Davao de Oro, Davao del Sur, …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines June 15, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine and Regulations Update, June 16-30, 2021 Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government effective June 16-30, 2021: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ): Luzon – Region 2: Santiago City and Cagayan; Cordillera Administrative Region: Apayao …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines June 1, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, June 1-30, 2021 Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government: Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) through June 15, 2021: Luzon – Santiago City, Cagayan, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, and Puerto Princesa City; Visayas …
Read More»U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines U.S. Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines June 1, 2021 Passport Services at the U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines; Return travel to the United States with an Expired U.S. Passport Passport services are available by appointment at the U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines. We encourage U.S. citizens in the …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines May 14, 2021 Health Alert: Quarantine Update, May 15-31, 2021 Below are the current quarantine classifications according to the Philippine government: General Community Quarantine (GCQ) with heightened restrictions May 15, 2021, through May 31, 2021: NCR Plus – Metro Manila, Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines April 29, 2021 Health Alert: NCR and Neighboring Areas Continue Under MECQ Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal will continue to be under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) through May 14, 2021. Actions to Take: Monitor the Philippine Department of Health website and the Embassy’s COVID-19 webpage for updated information about conditions in the …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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) …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines March 17, 2021 Health Alert: Temporary Ban on Entry into the Philippines and New Restrictions The Philippine government has suspended the entry of all foreign nationals and returning Philippine citizens who are not Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), effective March 20, 2021, through April 19, 2021. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»Health Alert – Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs (January 15, 2021) Location: Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event: Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 15, 2021 Health Alert: Temporary Ban on Entry of Travelers from the United States Extended through January 31, 2021 The Philippine government has extended the temporary ban on the entry of travelers from, or who have transited through, the United States and several other countries through January 31, 2021. Visit the …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 2, 2021 Health Alert for U.S. Citizens in the Philippines: Temporary Bar on Entry of Travelers from the United States Starting Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 12:01 a.m., the Philippines will temporarily ban the entry of travelers from, or who have transited through, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: July 4th Voting July 2, 2020 Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens must complete a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020. Whether you are a first-time …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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) …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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, …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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. …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 26, 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 U.S. citizens …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 24, 2020) Location: Cebu, Philippines Event: Mactan-Cebu International Airport relayed the following: There are confirmed sweeper flights from Philippine Airlines today, March 24, 2020, departing Cebu to Manila only, open to U.S. citizens with an outbound international flight out of Manila within up to five …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 23, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Cebu Sweeper Flights – The U.S. Embassy has been advised by Philippine local authorities that there may be “sweeper” flights available tomorrow, March 24, 2020, from Cebu. For more information and seat reservations, please immediately contact the Mactan Cebu International …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 22, 2020) Location: Siargao, Philippines Event: Sweeper Flights are available today from Siargao. The U.S. Embassy has been advised by the Philippine Department of Tourism that the following flights are available today: Philippine Airlines 86 seats March 22, 2020 Depart Clark 10 a.m. Arrive …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»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 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Dumaguete City Outreach – March 20, 2020 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Dumaguete City on March 20, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by a representative from the U.S. Department of Veterans …
Read More»Manila, March 3, 2020 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is launching this year its “Pros in Cons” (Professionals in Consular) information campaign, which will raise awareness about immigrant and non-immigrant visa services and operations, debunk myths and combat disinformation about consular services. The “Pros in Cons” campaign is a key component of the …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (March 2, 2020) Location: Virra Mall, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines Event: Ongoing Security Incident in Virra Mall, Greenhills, San Juan City, Philippines Actions to Take: Avoid the area. Monitor local media for updates. If you are in the area, notify friends and family of …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) at Consular Agency Cebu March 18, 2020 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) outreach service at the Consular Agency in Cebu on Wednesday, March 18, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Services will …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Closure February 28th, 2020 The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed on Friday, February 28th, 2020. On Monday, March 2, the Consular Agency will return to regular operating hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The Consular …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Legazpi City Outreach – February 19, 2020 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Legazpi City on February 19, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Representatives from the Social Security Administration will provide remote assistance via a dedicated telephone …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 31, 2020) Location: Philippines Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus that was first detected in Wuhan, China. Actions to Take: Consult the CDC Website , for the most …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Outreach – January 30, 2020 (Corrected Copy) This message corrects the email address for registration. The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct an outreach event in Baguio City on January 30, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the U.S. …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Outreach – January 30, 2020 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct an outreach event in Baguio City on January 30, 2020 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the U.S. Embassy Residence Compound in Baguio …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Natural Disaster Alert Update – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 12, 2020) Location: Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk barangays of Agoncillo and Laurel, Batangas, Philippines Event: In light of intensified eruptive activity, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) raised Taal Volcano’s alert status from Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest) to ALERT LEVEL 4 (hazardous …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 12, 2020) Location: Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk barangays of Agoncillo and Laurel, Batangas, Philippines Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in the Philippines to exercise caution if contemplating travel in the vicinity of the Taal Volcano Island and the Barangays of Agoncillo and …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 7, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. The Embassy will continue to review the security situation and will provide additional information as …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Angeles City on January 16, 2020 and Olongapo City on January 17, 2020 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Angeles City on January 16, 2020 and Olongapo City on January 17, 2020. The ACS team will …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: VOTING IN 2020 U.S. ELECTIONS December 26, 2019 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for the House and Senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (December 3, 2019) Location: The Philippines Event: Typhoon Kammuri (local name Tisoy) made landfall over Sorsogon at 11:00 p.m. on December 2 and continues to maintain strength while moving westward at 20 kph, with maximum sustained winds of 155 kph near the center and …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (December 2, 2019) Location: The Philippines Event: Typhoon Kammuri (local name Tisoy) is forecast to make landfall over Catanduanes, Albay, or Sorsogon the evening of Monday, December 2 to early morning, Tuesday, December 3 and track westward. Residents of the affected storm path may …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (October 9, 2019) Location: Philippines Event: Health officials have reported an outbreak of polio in the Philippines. Actions to Take: The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all U.S. citizens living in or traveling to the Philippines be fully vaccinated against polio. Before traveling to the Philippines, adults who completed …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (October 9, 2019) Location: Philippines Event: Health officials have reported an outbreak of polio in the Philippines. Actions to Take: The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all U.S. citizens living in or traveling to the Philippines be fully vaccinated against polio. Before traveling to the Philippines, adults who completed their routine polio vaccine series …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (October 9, 2019) Location: Philippines Event: Health officials have reported an outbreak of polio in the Philippines. Actions to Take: The U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all U.S. citizens living in or traveling to the Philippines be fully vaccinated against polio. Before traveling to the Philippines, adults who completed their routine polio vaccine series …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) Outreach at Cebu Consular Agency on October 9, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) outreach service at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu on Wednesday, October 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Services will be provided by …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration Outreach in Olongapo City on September 19, 2019 and in Angeles City on September 20, 2019 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will conduct outreach visits in Olongapo City on September 19 and in Angeles City on September 20 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. SSA …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Social Security Administration at Consular Agency Cebu September 11-12, 2019 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, September 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, September 12 from 11:30 …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Closure August 12-28 The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed from Monday, August 12 through Wednesday, August 28, 2019. On Thursday, August 29, the Consular Agency will return to regular operating hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. The Consular Agency does not provide services to …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Baguio City on July 19, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Baguio City on July 19, 2019. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will provide …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Social Security Administration at Consular Agency Cebu June 26-27 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu City on Wednesday, June 26 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, June 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SSA …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Angeles City on June 20, 2019 and Olongapo City on June 21, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct outreach visits in Angeles City on June 20 and Olongapo City on June 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the Social Security Administration …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bohol on May 7, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Bohol on May 7, 2019. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will accompany the ACS team. Representatives from the Social Security Administration will provide …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bacolod City on April 25, 2019 and Iloilo City on April 26, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Bacolod City on April 25, 2019 and Iloilo City on April 26, 2019. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Closure on Certain Dates in May The Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed Thursday and Friday May 2-3, Thursday and Friday May 9-10, Monday May 13, and Thursday and Friday May 16-17. The Consular Agency will be open for normal business on Monday and Tuesday May 6-7 …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, April 15, 2019 Location: Throughout the Philippines Event: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and residing in the Philippines. The holiday season is a prime time for criminal and terrorist activity. While victims can oftentimes simply be at the wrong …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines New Travel Advisory Issued Alert: Updated Travel Advisory – April 10, 2019 Location: Philippines Travel Advisory Event: The U.S. Department of State has updated its Philippines Travel Advisory. Worldwide Travel Advisories now include country-specific information about kidnapping threats that exist for U.S. citizens traveling or residing abroad. Assistance: U.S. Embassy in the Philippines …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Dumaguete City Outreach – March 19, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be providing U.S. citizen services in Dumaguete City on March 19, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Representatives from the Social Security Administration …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Closed on Tuesday March 5, 2019 Please be advised that the Cebu Consular Agency will be closed on Tuesday March 5, 2019. On Thursday, March 7, the Consular Agency will return to regular operating hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Consular Agency normally provides services on …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Legazpi City on February 21, 2019 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Legazpi City on February 21, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Social Security Administration at the Consular Agency in Cebu City February 12-13 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu on Tuesday, February 12 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Wednesday, February 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Olongapo City on February 13, 2019 and Angeles City on February 14, 2019 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct outreach visits in Olongapo City on February 13 and Angeles City on February 14 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the Social Security Administration …
Read More»Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Manila, December 26, 2018 Location: Manila-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) Event: On December 26, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a formal notice regarding the aviation security measures at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila. Actions to Take: Read the DHS Notice for further information. Exercise Increased Caution when traveling to or from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Assistance: U.S. Embassy …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, December 21, 2018 Location: Throughout the Philippines Event: The Embassy reminds U.S. citizens to exercise caution while traveling and residing in the Philippines. The holiday season is a prime time for criminal and terrorist activity. While victims can oftentimes simply be at the wrong place at the wrong time, …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Social Security Administration in Cebu City December 12-13 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu City on Wednesday, December 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. SSA will …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Road Closures and Detours on November 20-21 The Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit and the Philippine National Police have informed the U.S. Embassy of road closures and detours expected during the visit of Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China on November 20-21, 2018. For security purposes, actual road …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: New Social Security Business Hours Beginning Monday, December 3, 2018, the Social Security Administration (SSA) office at the U.S. Embassy in Manila will be open for in-office appointments and walk-in services from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Philippine and U.S. holidays. SSA’s telephone hours (phone number +63-2-301-2000 …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Tacloban City on November 14, 2018 October 31, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide U.S. citizen services in Tacloban City on November 14, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Representatives from the Social Security Administration will …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Limited Hours November 5 – December 10, 2018 October 23, 2018 Beginning Monday November 5, the Consular Agency in Cebu will be open only on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, providing the full range of emergency and non-emergency services. Please note that the Consular …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bacolod City on October 11, 2018 and Iloilo City on October 12, 2018 NOTE: This is a correction to the message that was sent on September 26, 2018. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will not be present at the event. We regret any inconvenience this may …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration in Cebu City October 22 – 26, 2018 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available in Cebu City October 22 – 26, 2018. To schedule an appointment, please contact SSA by e-mail at FBU.Manila@ssa.gov . A representative will notify each person of the time, date, …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Bacolod City on October 11, 2018 and Iloilo City on October 12, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide U.S. citizen services in Bacolod City on October 11, 2018 and in Iloilo City on October 12, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by …
Read More»Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines – September 12, 2018 Location: Northern Luzon and parts of Central and Southern Luzon Event: Typhoon Mangkhut (local name Ompong) has further intensified and is predicted to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Wednesday afternoon. Heavy rains and strong winds are possible over Northern Luzon and parts of …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Consular Agency Offering Limited Services September 10-28, 2018 The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will offer limited services September 10-28, 2018. During the dates and times noted below, walk-ins will be seen for notary, legal capacity affidavit, passport, and emergency services. The Consular Agency will be open the following days and …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Olongapo City on September 20, 2018 and Angeles City on September 21, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding outreach visits in Olongapo City on September 20 and Angeles City on September 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the Social Security …
Read More»Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections August 24, 2018 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as …
Read More»Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines, August 14, 2018 Location: Palawan Event: The Western Command Armed Forces of the Philippines posted the following information on their official Facebook page: “Western Command remains on heightened alert and continues to tighten its security posture in Palawan against all forms of threats, amidst circulating information on probable …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Baguio City on July 20, 2018 June 22, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will offer services in Baguio City on July 20, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and …
Read More»The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit at U.S. Embassy Manila will be closed on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. ACS will resume normal services on Thursday, June 7, 2018. In case of an emergency involving a U.S. citizen, please call the Embassy operator at +63-2-301-2000 for assistance. Normal ACS services are available by appointment only. Please …
Read More»United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration in Cebu City from June 4-8, 2018 May 17, 2018 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available in Cebu City from June 4 through June 8, 2018. To schedule an appointment, please contact SSA by email at FBU.manila@ssa.gov . …
Read More»April 19, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Outreach in Olongapo City on May 17, 2018 and Angeles City on May 18, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding outreach visits in Olongapo City on May 17 and Angeles City on May 18 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives from …
Read More»Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (April 13, 2018) Location: Philippines Event: Health officials in the Philippines have reported an outbreak of measles throughout the country. Actions to Take: U.S. citizens living in or traveling to the Philippines should make sure they are vaccinated against measles with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine. Avoid contact with …
Read More»March 19, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Execution Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase by $10. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous …
Read More»March 6, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Cebu Agency Offering Limited Services March 15, 2018 The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will offer limited services on Thursday, March 15, 2018. Passport, notary, and legal capacity affidavit services will NOT be available on March 15. Normal services will resume on Friday, March 16. The Consular Agency typically accepts walk-ins …
Read More»February 15, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Bacolod City Outreach – March 15 and Iloilo City Outreach – March 16, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will provide U.S. citizen services in Bacolod City on March 15, 2018 and in Iloilo City on March 16, 2018 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied …
Read More»January 23, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as …
Read More»Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 22, 2018) Location: Vicinity of Mayon Volcano, located in Albay Province, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Manila, on the island of Luzon. Event: In light of increased seismic unrest, lava fountaining, and summit explosions, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLCS) raised Mayon Vocano’s status from Alert Level …
Read More»January 19, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Outreach – February 1, 2018 The U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will conduct an outreach event in Baguio City on February 1, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the U.S. Embassy Residence Compound in Baguio City, and requires advance registration to attend. To …
Read More»Weather Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 15, 2018) Location: Vicinity of Mayon Volcano, Albay Province, Luzon, Philippines Event: The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens in the Philippines to exercise caution if contemplating travel in the vicinity of the Mayon Volcano, located in Albay Province, approximately 300 kilometers southeast of Manila, on the island of …
Read More»January 11, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder – Outreach in Angeles City on January 18, 2018 and Olongapo City on January 19, 2018 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding outreach visits in Angeles City on January 18, 2018 and Olongapo City on January 19, …
Read More»Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Procession of the Black Nazarene The U.S. Embassy in Manila will have a delayed opening at 10 am on Tuesday, January 9, due to the Procession of the Black Nazarene, one of the largest religious gatherings in the Philippines. The Manila City government has declared this day a local holiday …
Read More»January 4, 2018 Message for U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel …
Read More»Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. …
Read More»November 21, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency Opening Dates in November and December, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open November 27-29, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for walk-in notary, legal capacity affidavit, passport, and emergency services. …
Read More»November 8, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Closure November 13-15, 2017 due to ASEAN Summit Due to road closures and other events related to the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits, the U.S. Embassy would like to inform residents and visitors of the following: The Consular Section of the U.S. …
Read More»November 6, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Legazpi City Outreach – December 8, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Legazpi City on December 8, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please click the link below for more information. Legazpi City ____________________________________________________________ For further …
Read More»October 25, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Tacloban City Outreach – November 17, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Tacloban City on November 17, 2017 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please click the link below for more information. Tacloban City _______________________________________ For …
Read More»October 24, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Social Security Administration Services in Cebu – November 21-22, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Tuesday, November 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November …
Read More»October 12, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available October 23-27, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open October 23-27, 2017 for routine services during normal walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Services provided during this …
Read More»September 22, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens …
Read More»September 20, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protests Expected Near U.S. Embassy The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that the Philippine government has declared Thursday, September 21, 2017, as a National Day of Protest. Demonstrations are expected to take place throughout the country. A protest is planned at approximately 2:00 p.m. at Rizal Park, which …
Read More»September 7, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Services in Angeles City and Olongapo City in September 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that it will provide American Citizen Services in Angeles City on September 28, 2017 and in Olongapo City on September 29, 2017. Services will be offered from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. …
Read More»August 30, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available September 11-15, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open September 11-15, 2017 for routine services during normal walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Services provided …
Read More»August 1, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available August 7-11, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will be open August 7-11, 2017 for routine services during normal walk-in hours from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Services provided during …
Read More»July 20, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – SSA Offering Services August 2 and 3, 2017 U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, August 2 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, August 3 from …
Read More»July 18, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Travel Warning for the Philippines The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the city of Marawi, Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago including the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to other regions of Mindanao, due to …
Read More»July 6, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Outreach – July 21, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Baguio City on July 21, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 nn. The ACS team will be accompanied …
Read More»July 3, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available July 10 – 14, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from July 10 – 14, 2017 for routine services. The Consular Agency will offer services for notaries, legal capacity affidavits, …
Read More»June 15, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available June 19-23, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from June 19-23, 2017 for routine services. The Consular Agency will offer services for notaries, legal capacity affidavits, and passports during normal …
Read More»Greetings from American Citizen Services (ACS) section! Please click on this link to view the June 2017 ACS Newsletter conveniently on our website . The newsletter may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information . Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive …
Read More»Local media reports gunfire and explosions at Resorts World Manila near the Manila International Airport. Exercise caution and review your personal security plans, remain aware of your surroundings, including local events, and monitor local news stations for updates. Heed any instructions given by local authorities. For further information about security in the Philippines: See the …
Read More»May 28, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Possible Check Points in Metro Manila The U.S. Embassy has received information that the Philippine government has placed the Philippine National Police (PNP) on full alert throughout Metropolitan Manila. A unit of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has been deployed to Quezon City to assist …
Read More»May 17, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Services Available May 22-26, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from May 22-26, 2017 for notary, passport, and citizenship services, and from May 24-25, 2017 for Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) services. …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy would like to remind U.S. citizens that the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will open from May 22-26, 2017 for notary, passport, and citizenship services, and from May 24-25, 2017 for Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) services. Please see below …
Read More»U.S. Embassy representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHS-USCIS) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, May 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday, May 25 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. SSA will …
Read More»The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will offer limited services April 17 to 21 and will be closed to the public for all services from April 24 to May 19, 2017. (As a reminder, the U.S. Consular Agency will also be closed on April 13 to 14, 2017 in observance of Maundy Thursday and Good …
Read More»March 27, 2017 U.S. Embassy, Manila, Philippines Message for U.S. Citizens: Angeles City Outreach – April 20, 2017 Olongapo City Outreach – April 21, 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION THROUGH THE EMBASSY WARDEN SYSTEM AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. The U.S. Embassy would like to inform …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy has received unsubstantiated yet credible information that terrorist groups may attempt to conduct kidnappings in Central Visayas, which includes both Cebu and Bohol provinces. U.S. citizens are advised to carefully consider this information as you make your travel plans, and to review personal security plans, avoid large crowds and gatherings, and remain vigilant at …
Read More»Beginning April 1, 2017, all U.S. citizens renewing an adult passport may now choose between TWO OPTIONS when submitting their application form (DS-82) and passport to the Embassy. Option 1: Book an appointment on the U.S. Embassy website. You, or a designated representative, will need to appear for your appointment date with the completed DS-82 …
Read More»March 7, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide …
Read More»March 7, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Section closed March 9 The U.S. Embassy American Citizen Services Section is closed to the public on Thursday, March 9, 2017. If you have an emergency on March 9, 2017 please contact the Duty Officer at 301-2000 or email acsinfomanila@state.gov . The office will resume normal operating hours on Friday, March 10, 2017. _____________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the …
Read More»March 3, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Bacolod Outreach – March 16, 2017 and Iloilo City Outreach – March 17, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Bacolod City on March 16, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and Iloilo City on March 17, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The ACS team will be accompanied by representatives of the DHS …
Read More»February 25, 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is expected to take place at Luneta Park, near …
Read More»February 21, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Laoag City Outreach – March 2, 2017 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Laoag City on March 2, 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please follow the link below for information. Laoag City Outreach _____________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, …
Read More»February 21, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: ACS Newsletter – February 2017 Correction: New Link Greetings from the American Citizen Services (ACS) Section! Please click on this link to view the February 2017 ACS Newsletter conveniently on our website . The newsletter may be viewed using Adobe Acrobat Reader. ___________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) …
Read More»MESSAGE FOR U.S. CITIZENS U.S. Embassy representatives of the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be available at the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu on Wednesday, February 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The following services will be provided: Discuss basic entitlement requirements for …
Read More»January 19, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration Expected January 20, 2017 THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that a demonstration is …
Read More»January 17, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Baguio City Town and Outreach – January 24, 2017 The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce that Consul General Russel J. Brown will be hosting a “Meet & Greet” session for U.S. Citizens in Baguio. This meeting is Consul General Brown’s introduction to the U.S. Citizen community in Baguio and Northern Luzon. He will also take questions from the audience. The “Meet & Greet” will take place on …
Read More»January 9, 2017 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu Closure on January 9, 2017 The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu is closed on Monday, January 9, 2017. The office will resume normal operating hours on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. ______________________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and the Philippines Country Specific Information. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate …
Read More»January 6, 2017 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Embassy Closure on January 9, 2017 The U.S. Embassy in Manila will close on Monday, January 9, 2017. The Manila City government has declared January 9 a local holiday with all city offices and schools closed. This is due to the Procession of the Black Nazarene, one of the largest religious gatherings in the Philippines. On January 9, …
Read More»December 21, 2016 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Travel Warning for the Philippines The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the Sulu Archipelago and through the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to the island of Mindanao, due to continued terrorist threats, insurgent activities, and kidnappings. This replaces the Travel Warning dated April 21, 2016. …
Read More»December 5, 2016 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder of Worldwide Caution The U.S. Embassy in Manila wishes to remind all U.S. citizens residing in, or traveling to the Philippines of the most recent Department of State Worldwide Caution , dated September 9, 2016, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. The …
Read More»December 1, 2016 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Holiday Security Guidance The Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens to take preventative measures to ensure their safety and security while traveling and residing in the Philippines. The holiday season is a prime time for criminal activity. Remember, while victims can often simply be at the wrong place at the wrong time, they can also …
Read More»November 22, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu Closed December 5-9, 2016 The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will be closed to the public from December 5 through December 9, 2016. The office will resume normal operating hours on December 12, 2016. For emergency services December 5 through December 9, please contact American Citizen Services at the U.S. Embassy in Manila by phone at +(63) (2) 301-2000 or by …
Read More»November 22, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Olongapo City Outreach – December 7, 2016 and Angeles City Outreach – December 8, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Olongapo City on December 7, 2016 and Angeles City on December 8, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 …
Read More»November 3, 2016 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Risk of Kidnapping in Southern Cebu The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens that terrorist groups are planning to conduct kidnappings in areas frequented by foreigners on the southern portion of Cebu Island, specifically the areas around Dalaguete and Santander (to include Sumilon Island). U.S. citizens should avoid travel to these areas and are reminded to review personal security …
Read More»October 27, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Tacloban City Outreach – November 8, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Tacloban City, Leyte on November 8, 2016 from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Please click the link below for more information. Tacloban City Outreach _______________________________________________________________________ For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and …
Read More»October 19, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Consular Agency Cebu – Resuming Normal Services on October 24, 2016 Beginning Monday, October 24, 2016 the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will resume normal operations. The Consular Agency is open from 8:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. (Monday – Friday) and closed on Wednesdays and designated U.S. and Philippine holidays. If you need to contact the Cebu office, you may call (63 32) …
Read More»October 11, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Assistance at the Embassy The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will hold voting assistance hours on Wednesday October 12, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the U.S. Embassy. ACS staff will be available to assist U.S. citizens with completion of their Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) or the Federal …
Read More»October 6, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 8. U.S. citizens who want …
Read More»The U.S. Embassy in Manila informs U.S. citizens that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Guidance for the Philippines regarding the risk of Zika virus infection. Zika virus is endemic . The risk of Zika to travelers, especially pregnant women, in endemic countries is likely lower (but not zero) than in areas where …
Read More»September 27, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – Closure and Limited Services until further notice The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will be closed to the public on September 28, 2016. On September 29 and 30 the U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will not offer Passport, Notary and CRBA services. However, the Agency will remain open for inquiries and emergency assistance. Beginning October 3, 2016 all services for walk-in …
Read More»September 27, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Unit Closure – Friday, September 30, 2016 The American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2016. No routine ACS services will be provided on that day. The ACS unit will open again on Monday, October 3, 2016. In case of emergencies, U.S. citizens should call the Embassy operator at +63-2-301-2000 for assistance. ______________________________________________________________________________ For further information: …
Read More»September 23, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Consular Agency in Cebu – No Passport, Notary and CRBA Services on Monday, September 26, 2016 The U.S. Consular Agency office in Cebu will not offer Passport, Notary and CRBA services on Monday, September 26, 2016. However, the Agency will remain open for inquiries and emergency assistance. Routine paid services for walk-in customers will resume on Tuesday, September 27, 2016. On September 26 the Consular Agency office in Cebu will be able …
Read More»September 16, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is September 26 – October 3 In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2016 elections is October 10. For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election officials by October 10. In order to vote in the November 2016 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need …
Read More»September 13, 2016 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to …
Read More»THE EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES IS TRANSMITTING THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AS A PUBLIC SERVICE TO U.S. CITIZENS IN THE PHILIPPINES. PLEASE DISSEMINATE THIS MESSAGE TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS IN YOUR ORGANIZATION OR NEIGHBORHOOD. THANK YOU. An explosive device was detonated in a crowded market in Davao, Philippines on the evening of September 2, 2016. …
Read More»August 26, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Outreach on September 1, 2016 – NOTE EXTENDED HOURS The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will hold voting outreach on Thursday, September 1, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Quezon City. ACS staff will be available to assist U.S. citizens to register to vote in the November 8, 2016 U.S. elections. Location: Church of Jesus …
Read More»August 23, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Angeles City Outreach – September 22, 2016 and Olongapo City Outreach – September 23, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding an outreach visit in Angeles City, Pampanga on September 22, 2016 and Olongapo City, Zambales on September 23, 2016 …
Read More»August 19, 2016 Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Outreach on September 1, 2016 The U.S. Embassy would like to inform U.S. citizens that the American Citizen Services (ACS) unit will be holding voting outreach on September 1, 2016 from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. in Quezon City. ACS staff will be available to assist U.S. citizens to register to vote in the 2016 U.S. elections. Location: Church of Jesus …
Read More»August 17, 2016 Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Reminder The Embassy wishes to remind U.S. citizens of the most recent Department of State Worldwide Caution , dated March 3, 2016, which indicates there is an ongoing threat of terrorist actions and violence against United States citizens and interests abroad, including the Philippines. You may also wish to review the information in the most …
Read More»April 21, 2016 Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Updated Travel Warning for the Philippines The Department of State warns U.S. citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to the Sulu Archipelago and through the southern Sulu Sea, and to exercise extreme caution when traveling to the island of Mindanao, due to continued terrorist threats, insurgent activities and kidnappings. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated October …
Read More»March 3, 2016 Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens: Update to Worldwide Caution The U.S. Embassy wishes to advise all U.S. citizens that the Department of State issued an updated Worldwide Caution Alert on March 3, 2016. The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against …
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