For the safety and security of all applicants and employees, visa applicants are NOT PERMITTED to bring the following into the Embassy:
- any kind of electronic and battery-operated devices (mobile phone, digital camera, laptop, music player, portable game consoles such as PSP, USB thumb drive, mobile tablet, etc.)
- lighter and any flame-generating device
- sharp objects
- any device with an On/Off switch
Applicants who bring such devices will be denied entry and will be requested to book a new interview appointment.
Please make arrangements to leave your electronic equipment in a safe location off Embassy grounds BEFORE your interview appointment. We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation.
If you are looking for information on fiance visas, please go to this website: http://manila.usembassy.gov/kvisas.html
You can now view the progress of your approved visa! To check your nonimmigrant visa case, please go to https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/, and under “Nonimmigrant”, click “Check My Visa Application Status”. Applicants will need to choose from the drop down menu their interview location (Philippines, Manila), and enter the CEAC Barcode.