Visa Updates

CONTACT US: To reach the Consular Communications Group of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, please visit our Visa Information and Appointment Service Center or use the contact information below:

For visa case-specific inquiries: Online Inquiry Form
For Seafarer concerns: MNLNIVSEA@state.gov
To report U.S. passport and visa fraud: FPMManila@state.gov

ALERTS AND MESSAGES:

Visa Update: Consular Operations (Visas) as of October 2021 October 22, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through October 29, 2021 September 17, 2021
Visa Update: Consular Operations (Visas) as of August 2021 August 19, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through September 30, 2021 August 16, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through August 31, 2021 July 16, 2021
FAQs: K Fiancé(e) Visa Processing July 9, 2021
Visa Update: Consular Operations (Visas) as of June 2021 June 25, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through July 30, 2021 June 21, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through June 30, 2021 May 21, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through May 31, 2021 April 19, 2021
Visa Update: Expansion of Interview Waiver Eligibility for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Applicants through December 2021 April 1, 2021
Consular Update: Suspension of T & U Derivative Fingerprint Collections March 17, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through April 30, 2021 March 17, 2021
Visa Update: Consular Operations (Visas) as of March 2021 March 15, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through March 31, 2021 February 24, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) Visa Appointments through February 26, 2021 January 25, 2021
Visa Update: Cancelation of H-1B, H-2B, H-4, L, and certain J Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments through March 31 January 5, 2021
Visa Update: Extending Waivers of Interview for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Applicants through March 2021 December 29, 2020
Visa Update: Cancelation of Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments Through January 29 December 18, 2020
Visa Update: Cancelation of Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments Through December 31 November 25, 2020
Visa Update: Cancelation of Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments Through November 30 October 28, 2020
Visa Update: Cancelation of Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments Through October 30 September 25, 2020
Visa Update: Interview Waiver Update for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants September 10, 2020
FAQs: Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services September 3, 2020
Visa Update: Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services September 3, 2020
Visa Update: Cancelation of Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments Through September 30 August 28, 2020
Visa Update: Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services August 3, 2020
FAQs: Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services July 31, 2020
Visa Update: Phased Resumption of Routine Visa Services July 31, 2020
Visa Update: Visa Appointment Cancelation Through August 28 July 28, 2020
Visa Update: Processing of Student Visa Applications June 30, 2020
Visa Update: Visa Appointment Cancelation Through July 31 June 30, 2020
Visa Update: Preparing For Your Immigrant Visa Interview June 24, 2020
Visa Update: When To Reschedule Your Visa Interview June 24, 2020
Visa Update: Immigrant Visa Operations June 24, 2020
Visa Update: Interview Waiver Program for Nonimmigrant Visas June 24, 2020
Visa Update: Visa Appointment Cancelation Through July 3 June 10, 2020
Visa Update: New Bank and Payment Options for Applicants May 31, 2020
U.S. Embassy Launches Campaign to Raise Public Awareness About Consular Work March 3, 2020