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Visit this link for updates on visa operations and processes at the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines provides all routine visa services. For some classes of visas, wait times are substantial. The Embassy continues to prioritize travelers with urgent needs and certain critical categories of visas.
A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport.
Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program, which is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The Visa section of this website is about U.S. visas for foreign citizens and nationals to travel to the United States.
Visit Travel.State.gov for additional information.
Note: U.S. citizens do not need a U.S. visa for travel to the United States. When planning travel abroad a U.S. citizen may need a visa issued by the embassy or consulate of the country they wish to visit.
For short-term visits to the United States (for tourism, business, education, and more), you can go directly to the online application (form DS-160). For immigrant visas, which are issued to foreign nationals who intend to live and work permanently in the United States, you can visit the U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services site for the relevant forms. If you are unsure what type of visa you need, please use the Visa Wizard below.
Visa Information and Appointment Service Center Visit this link to contact our service center regarding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.
For Visa Case Status Inquiries
Consular Communications Group Visit this link to contact the U.S. Embassy directly regarding case-specific visa inquiries.
Consular Communications Group Visit this link to contact the U.S. Embassy directly regarding other consular-related inquiries.
Immigrant Visas: Interview Preparation Checklist
Please follow these instructions before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines
Immigrant Visas: Case Transfer Requests
Learn how to transfer your immigrant visas case to or from the Embassy and Consulate.
Immigrant Visas: Returning Resident / SB1
If you are a permanent or conditional resident who has remained outside of the United States for longer than one year, or beyond the validity period of a Re-entry Permit, due to circumstances beyond your control, you will require a new immigrant visa to re-enter to the United States to resume permanent residence.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Renew My Visa
The U.S. visa application process is the same whether you are applying for the first time or renewing your visa. However, if you have previously been issued a U.S. visa that you would like to renew, you may not be required to personally appear for an interview.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Diplomatic / Official Visas
Individuals traveling to the United States on official business for a foreign government or for an international organization or mission may apply for a diplomatic or official visa (A, G, or C-3 visa). Holders of nonimmigrant A, G, or C-3 visas are eligible to be accompanied by personal employees during their stay in the United States, subject to certain conditions.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Priority Interview Program
The Priority Interview Program (PIP) is designed to promote and facilitate legitimate business travel between the United States and the Philippines. It allows qualifying businesses access to expedited visa appointment, and priority processing of visas and deliveries.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Airline Visa Reissuance Program
The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit has an Airline Crew Visa Reissuance Program (AIRVRP) which allocates expedited appointments and the possibility of a waived interview for C1/D applicants who meet certain conditions.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Seafarer Reissuance Program
The Nonimmigrant Visa Unit has a Seafarer Reissuance Program (SeaVRP) which allocates expedited appointments and the possibility of a waived interview for C1/D applicants who meet certain conditions.
Nonimmigrant Visas: Summer Work Travel
The Summer Work Travel program provides foreign students with an opportunity to live and work in the United States during their summer vacation from college or university to experience and to be exposed to the people and way of life in the United States.
Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
This pamphlet informs you of your legal rights in the United States as a nonimmigrant visa holder in certain employment- and education-based categories.
Rights and Protections for Immigrant Visa Applicants
This pamphlet informs applicants applying for K-1 visas, K-3, IR-1/CR-1 immigrant visas, and F2A immigrant visas of their legal rights in the United States relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
On July 5, 2019, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office in Manila permanently closed. Individuals who were previously assisted by USCIS Manila must follow the new filing instructions listed on the USCIS website. All public inquiries should be directed to the USCIS contact center.
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