US Immigration from Philippines

Health Alert: Cancellation of Notarial Appointments Scheduled in May

In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases and the ongoing travel and movement restrictions throughout the country, the U.S. Embassy and Consular Agency in the Philippines have cancelled all notarial appointments scheduled for May 1, 2021, through May 31, 2021.

If you need a document notarized urgently, we encourage you to use one of the alternative options listed on our website. Keep in mind that the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) accepts local notarization of Affidavits of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage. If you are planning to marry in the Philippines, your affidavit does not need to be notarized at the Embassy or Consular Agency. Please visit our notary page for more information.

Passport, citizenship, and emergency services for U.S. citizens remain available in both Manila and Cebu. Passport and citizenship appointments already scheduled for the month of May are not affected at this time.

There may be delays in our ability to answer routine emails and phone calls. We appreciate your patience as we continue to enforce social distancing and other requirements designed to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Actions to Take:

• Monitor our website for information regarding the future resumption of notary services at the Embassy in Manila and Consular Agency in Cebu.
• Review the Philippine Department of Health website and the Embassy s COVID-19 webpage for updated information about conditions in the Philippines.
• Consult the Philippine s National Task Force Against COVID-19 social media page for additional information and updates.

Assistance:

• U.S. Embassy in the Philippines: +63(2) 5301-2000 or ACSInfoManila@state.gov
• State Department Consular Affairs
  888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• Philippines Country Information
• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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