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The Philippine Consulate Washington DC in the United States is the diplomatic mission of the Philippines to the United States and was established in 1977. It provides consular and other services to Filipino citizens in North America, including U.S. nationals. The consulate also has jurisdiction over American Samoa and Guam, which are not part of the embassy’s jurisdiction because they are territories of U.S., but have a significant number of Filipinos living there who need assistance from time to time from the embassy or consulate general offices located outside their territory.
The Consulate’s Main Functions
The consulate’s main functions are to provide consular services to Filipinos residing or travelling in the area, promote trade relations between the U.S. and the Philippines, serve as a liaison between Filipino-American communities in North America and their homeland, maintain close ties with other Filipino embassies around the world, and provide information about current events in the Philippines.
Services Offered
Services offered are:
- Issuance of passports with 10 year validity for an application fee of US$100
- Issuance of passport cards
- Renewal/Replacement of lost or damaged passports
- Passport expediting services
- Expedited processing for certain types of visa applications
- Notarization and authentication services
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Requirements for Applying for a Visa to the Philippines
Requirements for applying for a visa to the Philippines:
- Passport with at least six months validity and two blank pages
- Valid visa or resident card from US, UK, Australia, Canada or any country of the Schengen Agreement. If not traveling to the Philippines for tourism purposes, you must submit an official document issued by your employer indicating that you will return to work after your visit
- Two passport size pictures (must be taken within six months)
- Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement)
- Letter of intent explaining purpose of visit and length of stay in the Philippines and contact information (email and phone number).
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Fees and Costs
- US$30 for passport services (renewal, new passport, etc.)
- US$25 for consular fee (dual citizenship)
- US$100 for visa application processing fee
Application Process
Applications for all services are accepted online and appointments can be scheduled online as well, except for passport renewal. The Philippine Consulate Washington DC in United States offers three types of appointment slots: morning, afternoon or evening. Each type of slot has different hours, so it is important to check the website before booking an appointment. If you already have an appointment scheduled with the embassy, please note that there are no changes or cancellations possible after one business day before your appointment date.
Contact information for the Philippine Consulate Washington DC
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The Philippine Consulate Washington DC in the United States is located at 1919 M Street NW, Suite 300, Washington D.C., 20036.
- Phone: 202-332-6200 Fax: 202-331-5525
- E-mail: washington@philippineconsulateusa.org
- Website: http://www.philippineconsulategwashingtondc.com/index.html