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US Embassy & Consulates in the Philippines

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

The United States is represented in the Philippines by 2 missions: an embassy in Manila and a consulate general in Cebu City. Filipino citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in the Philippines

Map: the United States’ 2 missions in the Philippines

US Embassy in Manila

The United States has its embassy in Manila, the capital; the address on record is Roxas Boulevard, Manila. Its phone number and website are on its page.

US consulates in the Philippines

The United States also has a consulate general in Cebu City; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

United States visa for Filipino citizens

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United StatesPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines visa for citizens of the United States

United States visa requirements for citizens of the Philippines

  • B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
  • Transit (C visa) – brief
  • Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
  • Fee: US$185
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in the Philippines turn to the US embassy in Manila or the consulate in Cebu City; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

The Philippines’ missions in the United States

Missions of the Philippines in the United States (8)

In return, the Philippines has 8 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.

Good to know

The United States in the Philippines

Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in the Philippines.

Travel to the Philippines for US citizens

US citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In the Philippines, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.

When US missions in the Philippines are closed

US missions in the Philippines close on the Philippines’ public holidays, the next being Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026, Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary (Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the US embassy in the Philippines?

The US embassy is in Manila, at Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Does the United States have consulates in the Philippines?

Yes, the United States has a consulate general in Cebu City.

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the United States?

The United States requires Filipino citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do US citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

The Philippines admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Does the Philippines have an embassy in the United States?

Yes, the Philippines has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 7 other missions in the United States.