{"id":12302,"date":"2022-10-07T08:42:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T00:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/?p=12302"},"modified":"2025-09-04T14:12:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T06:12:36","slug":"consular","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/consular\/","title":{"rendered":"U.S. Department of State Consular Section"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"ga-title stacking-slide -section-background-color container-fluid internaltitle-block\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"internal-title alignwide internalpage container\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"internal-title-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"internal-title-header\" class=\"internal-title-header medium\">U.S. Department of State Consular Section<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/section>\n\n<section class=\"ga-links-box stacking-slide white-section-background-color internal-block-nav container-fluid\">\t\t<div class=\"internal-navigation alignwide container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"navigation-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"navigation-links\" href=\"#Overview\" aria-label=\"Section Overview\" title=\"Section Overview\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div> Section Overview <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"navigation-links\" href=\"#ContactVisas\" aria-label=\"Ask About Visas \" title=\"Ask About Visas \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div> Ask About Visas  <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"navigation-links\" href=\"#ContactACS\" aria-label=\"Ask About U.S. Citizen Services\" title=\"Ask About U.S. Citizen Services\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div> Ask About U.S. Citizen Services <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Overview\" class=\"ga-content-block stacking-slide light-purple-section-background-color paragraphsection\">\n\t<div class=\"paragraph alignwide container meta-info-top\">\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"paragraph alignwide container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"toptitle\">About Us<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p><p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW238034561 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW238034561 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"p1\" data-ccp-parastyle-defn=\"{&quot;ObjectId&quot;:&quot;c6991f38-c552-4d68-b132-f7a404978231|52&quot;,&quot;ClassId&quot;:1073872969,&quot;Properties&quot;:[469775450,&quot;p1&quot;,201340122,&quot;2&quot;,134233614,&quot;true&quot;,469778129,&quot;p1&quot;,469777841,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777842,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777843,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469777844,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,469769226,&quot;Times New Roman&quot;,268442635,&quot;24&quot;,335559740,&quot;240&quot;,201341983,&quot;0&quot;,134233118,&quot;true&quot;,134233117,&quot;true&quot;,469778324,&quot;Normal&quot;]}\">The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is made up of the American Citizen Services and the Visa Units.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW238034561 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/services\/\">American Citizen Services<\/a> unit assists U.S. citizens living abroad by accepting passport applications, issuing emergency passports, reports of birth and death abroad, notarial services, and providing emergency services for U.S. citizens in distress.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">The\u202f<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW219455655 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/visas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW219455655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Visa Units<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW219455655 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"Normal (Web)\">provide services to those seeking to enter the United States for a temporary period\u00a0with a U.S.\u00a0nonimmigrant\u00a0visa\u00a0for general business, tourism, study, exchange, temporary work,\u00a0and\u00a0many other reasons.\u00a0\u00a0Immigrant\u00a0visas\u00a0are\u00a0for those wishing to take up indefinite or permanent residence\u00a0in the United States.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What are you looking for?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1440,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240,&quot;335559991&quot;:1440}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Citizens Services: <a href=\"https:\/\/step.state.gov\/\">STEP Enrollment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Citizens Services: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/passports\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apply for or Renew a U.S. Passport<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Citizens Services: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/u-s-citizenship\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Request a CRBA or Citizenship Appointment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">American Citizens Services: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/death-of-a-u-s-citizen\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Report a Death of a U.S. Citizen<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li>American Citizens Services: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/services\/notarials\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Notarial Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Federal Benefits Unit: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/services\/social-security\/\">Social Security Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visas: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/ph\/en\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Apply for a U.S. Visa<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immigrant Visas: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/Supplements\/Supplements_by_Post\/MNL-Manila.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Visa Interview Preparation Checklist<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immigrant Visas: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/case-transfer-request\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Transfer My Visa Case<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nonimmigrant Visas: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/ph\/en\/renew-visa#renew-my-visa\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Renew My Visa<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nonimmigrant Visas: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usvisascheduling.com\/en-US\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Schedule a Visa Appointment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nonimmigrant Visas: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/ph\/en\/expedited-appointment\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Request an Expedited Visa Appointment<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Nonimmigrant Visas: <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.state.gov\/content\/travel\/en\/us-visas\/visa-information-resources\/wait-times.html\">Interview Wait Times<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"ContactVisas\" class=\"ga-content-block stacking-slide light-blue-section-background-color paragraphsection\">\n\t<div class=\"paragraph alignwide container meta-info-top\">\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"paragraph alignwide container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"toptitle\">Ask About Visas <\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p><p>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/contact-us-visas\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ph.usembassy.gov\/contact-us-visas\/<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer Service Center for general inquiries and visa delivery status: <a href=\"mailto:support-philippines@usvisascheduling.com\">support-philippines@usvisascheduling.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Immigrant Visa Status Inquiry: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/visas\/immigrant-visa-inquiry-form\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Immigrant Visa Inquiry Form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Nonimmigrant Visa Status Inquiry: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/visas\/nonimmigrant-visa-inquiry-form\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Nonimmigrant Visa Inquiry Form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Report Fraud and Scams: <a href=\"mailto:FPMManila@state.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FPMManila@state.gov<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Telephone:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Customer Service Center for general inquiries and visa delivery status: (02) 8548-8223 or (02) 7792-8988, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S.\u202fholidays.\u00a0 Callers in the\u202fUnited States should\u202fcall\u202f(703) 520-2235 on its Eastern Standard Time equivalent of operational hours in the Philippines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"ContactACS\" class=\"ga-content-block stacking-slide light-grey-section-background-color paragraphsection\">\n\t<div class=\"paragraph alignwide container meta-info-top\">\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"paragraph alignwide container\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"row\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"toptitle\">Ask About U.S. Citizen Services<\/h2>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<p><p><strong>Customer Service Center <\/strong>for general inquiries about passport, citizenship, and notarial services:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ustraveldocs.com\/ph\/en\/american-citizens-services\">www.ustraveldocs.com\/ph\/en\/american-citizens-services<\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:support-acs-philippines@usvisascheduling.com\">support-acs-philippines@usvisascheduling.com<\/a><br \/>\nTelephone: 02) 8548-8223, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Manila time), except on Philippine and U.S.\u202fholidays.\u00a0 Callers in the\u202fUnited States should\u202fcall\u202f<span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">(703) 991-7619<\/span> on its Eastern Standard Time equivalent of operational hours in the Philippines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>American Citizens Services Unit <\/strong>for emergency assistance, case specific inquiries, appointment scheduling, case status requests:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ph.usembassy.gov\/services<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:ACSInfoManila@state.gov\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ACSInfoManila@state.gov<\/span><\/a> (Manila Office)<br \/>\nTelephone: (02) 5301-2000 (Manila Office)<br \/>\n(032) 231-1261 (U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu) <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"color: red; text-align: left;\"><strong>Please note that ACS will NOT respond to inquiries related to other agencies, to include Social Security or Veterans Affairs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Federal Benefits Unit \/ Social Security Administration:<\/strong> for questions regarding claims for retirement, disability and survivor benefits, Social Security Number applications, and post-entitlement actions for beneficiaries under the various federal benefits programs.\n<ul>\n<li>Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/services\/social-security\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/services\/social-security<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nE-Mail: FBU.Manila@ssa.gov<br \/>\nTelephone: (02) 5301-6200 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM (Manila Time) every Tuesday and Thursday, except on <a href=\"https:\/\/ph.usembassy.gov\/events\/\">U.S. and Philippine holidays<\/a><br \/>\nFax: (02) 8708-9714<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>USDVA: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Manila Regional Office)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Website: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.va.gov\/contact-us\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.va.gov\/contact-us\/<\/span><\/a><br \/>\nTelephone: #MYVA (#6982) OR (02) 8550\u20103888, Toll Free 1\u2010800\u20101888\u20105252 (Hours: 0800\u20131500).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Note: 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