US Embassy is opening a visa application center in Parqal Mall
There will soon be a new place where you can apply for a United States visa.
The US Embassy in the Philippines announced that it is opening a new Visa Application Center (VAC) in Parqal Mall in Parañaque City.
Additionally, it is also launching an updated visa appointment system and is expanding its call center services to US citizens in the Philippines on Sept. 28.
The new VAC will offer appointment slots from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Those picking up passports or dropping off their interview waiver visa applications and other documents don't need to schedule an appointment and can visit from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Mondays to Fridays.
Those who are applying for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas starting Sept. 28 must schedule a separate appointment at the VAC for photo capture and fingerprint scanning prior to their interview at the US Embassy on Roxas Boulevard, a statement released on Sept. 6 said.
Meanwhile, applicants who have scheduled a visa interview before Sept. 28 will not be affected by the change.
According to the US Embassy, its new online appointment system will have a "secure and user-friendly" interface. Those with existing accounts can simply sign into the system and use their registered email addresses to access their profile.
The embassy is also launching a call center for customers for general inquiries, and passports, citizenship, and notarial service questions.
The US Embassy in Manila is located at 1201 Roxas Boulevard. You can contact them at (+63) 2 5301-2000.
You can check out their official website for more details.