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REMINDER: Cell phones and other electronic devices are prohibited in the Embassy and Consular Agency; please do not bring these items with you to your appointment.
The Passport & Citizenship Unit provides passport services to U.S. citizens in the Philippines, at the Embassy in Manila and the Consular Agency in Cebu, by appointment only.
To determine which passport forms you will need to fill out, which original documents to provide, and which procedures you need to follow, please reference the U.S. passport webpage on Travel.State.Gov. Then, return to this page to find important information on how to either mail your DS-82 renewal to the Embassy, or to schedule an appointment to apply in person with form DS-11 at the U.S. Embassy in Manila or Consular Agency in Cebu.
If you were born in the Philippines and are applying for your first ever U.S. passport, please visit our citizenship page.
Please do not make an appointment for a passport service if local COVID-19 restrictions prohibit you from traveling to the Embassy or Consular Agency for your interview. Please do not come to your scheduled interview if you are sick.
We are not providing walk-in services at this time in Manila or Cebu. Passport services are not available on weekends, or on the Philippine or U.S. Holidays.
If you have confirmed travel within the next two weeks, contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila at ACSInfoManila@state.gov to request an appointment for an emergency passport. Write “emergency passport” in the subject line of your email and attach a copy of your current passport and itinerary. We cannot issue emergency passports in Cebu.
If you require a new passport, a renewal passport, or just aren’t sure, our simple Passport Wizard will assist you in determining your eligibility and gathering the documentation needed to apply.
There is no walk-in service for United States citizens who require a service related to passports, citizenship, or birth registration. These services are by appointment only.
If you already know which forms to complete, you can:
You can fill out the correct form, or find information about your passport status at Travel.State.gov
You must provide one photo with your passport application. All our photo policies apply to both adults and children under age 16. We have a few exceptions to our photo policies for infants.
Please be aware that the rules for emergency passport issuance are strict, and a consular officer will determine if your situation meets the standard for an emergency. The passport will expire shortly after your urgent travel has been completed. If you have confirmed travel within the next two weeks, contact the U.S. Embassy in Manila at ACSInfoManila@state.gov to request an in-person appointment for an emergency passport. Write “emergency passport” in the subject line of your email. We will confirm your interview appointment date and time by email. You must bring to your interview proof of urgent travel (e.g. purchased ticket/s, flight confirmation, confirmation of medical or legal appointments that require you to travel internationally within the next two weeks, etc.). Please note that emergency passports are limited in validity. We will provide you with information at your interview about how to replace your emergency passport with a full validity passport.
Special Issuance Passports
Visit the SIA Web Page – Only accessible by government device. Contact your military acceptance facility.
Please call: (+63) 2 5301-2000
Outside of Office Hours, contact: (+63) 2 5301-2000
Outside of the Philippines: (+63) 2 5301-2000
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