Philippine Embassy and Consulates in the US: 2026 Guide
Quick answer
The Philippines has nine posts in the United States: the Embassy in Washington, D.C. and eight Consulates General. You must use the one that covers the state where you live. At the Embassy, a passport renewal costs USD 60 and the new passport is mailed to you in six to eight weeks. Filipinos working in the US on a work visa can also get help from the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles.
Which post covers your state
| Post | States and territories |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Washington, D.C. | Alabama, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, plus Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands and much of the Caribbean |
| Consulate General, New York | Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont |
| Consulate General, Chicago | Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin |
| Consulate General, Houston | Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas |
| Consulate General, Los Angeles | Arizona, southern California, southern Nevada (Clark, Lincoln and Nye counties) |
| Consulate General, San Francisco | Northern California, northern Nevada, Colorado, Utah, Wyoming |
| Consulate General, Seattle | Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington |
| Consulate General, Honolulu | Hawaii, American Samoa |
| Consulate General, Agana (Guam) | Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau, Micronesia, Marshall Islands |
For the exact California counties split between Los Angeles and San Francisco, use the Consulate Finder.
What are the requirements?
- Your latest Philippine passport.
- Proof of your status in the US, such as a green card, visa, work permit or dual citizenship certificate. The Embassy asks for the original and one photocopy.
- A confirmed appointment. The Embassy does not serve passport walk-ins.
- A self-addressed USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate envelope if you want your passport mailed back (Embassy rule).
How do you apply, step by step?
1. Find your post in the table above
2. Book through that post's official link
The Embassy and the Consulate General in San Francisco use passport.gov.ph for passports.
3. Print the checklist from your post's website and prepare originals and photocopies
The Embassy has no photocopier on site.
4. Go on your date, pay, and have your photo and fingerprints taken
Services at the embassy and consulates
- Passports and one-way travel documents.
- Dual citizenship under RA 9225.
- Reports of birth, marriage and death. At the Embassy these are by mail only.
- Notarial services and certifications.
- NBI clearance fingerprint cards.
- Help for Filipinos in distress.
The Embassy and several consulates also hold consular outreach missions in cities far from the post. The Los Angeles consulate, for example, runs outreach in Las Vegas.
Local OFW resources
- MWO Washington, D.C.: contract verification for direct hires and returning workers, employer accreditation, and OWWA enrollment or renewal on site. Phone +1 202 467 9426.
- MWO Los Angeles: 3435 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 2285, Los Angeles. MWO hotline +1 213 223 1120, OWWA hotline +1 213 800 2836.
Many Filipinos in the US are immigrants rather than contract workers. OEC and OWWA matter mainly if you work in the US on an employment visa and fly home on leave. See the OEC page for the US.
Hired for a US job through a Philippine agency? Check the agency on the DMW list before you pay.
Going home for good
Returning to the Philippines for good? Check your SSS, Pag-IBIG and OWWA records first. See SSS for OFWs, Pag-IBIG for OFWs and OWWA membership and benefits.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New or renewed ePassport | USD 60 | Card payments add a 4% fee |
| Lost ePassport | USD 150 | Plus a notarized affidavit of loss and police report |
| Travel document | USD 30 | One-way travel to the Philippines |
| Dual citizenship, main applicant | USD 50 | USD 25 per dependent |
| Notarized document | USD 25 | Per document |
| Report of birth, marriage or death | USD 25 | By mail at the Embassy |
The Embassy accepts cash, cashier's checks, postal money orders payable to "Embassy of the Philippines", and cards. Personal checks are not accepted.
How long does it take?
- Passport from the Embassy: six to eight weeks, mailed to you.
- Expedited processing (USD 10 extra) exists only for notarial services, civil registry documents and visas.
Where do you apply?
- Embassy of the Philippines, Consular Section: 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20036. Phone +1 202 467 9300. Passport window Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., by appointment.
- Consulates General: addresses, phones and websites for all eight are on the Consulate Finder.
Recruitment agencies with approved job orders for United States (DMW list)
Frequently asked questions
Which Philippine consulate covers my state?
Check the table above. If you live in California or Nevada, confirm your county on the Embassy's Consulate Finder, because both states are split between two posts.
Is there a Philippine consulate in Houston?
Yes. The Consulate General in Houston covers Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.
Do I need an OEC if I am a green card holder?
The Bureau of Immigration says the OEC is required for Filipinos leaving on employment visas. If you live in the US as an immigrant and are unsure, ask MWO Washington or MWO Los Angeles before you fly.
Who helps a Filipino worker with an employer problem in the US?
Contact MWO Washington, D.C. or MWO Los Angeles. Both handle contract and welfare concerns for OFWs.
What is the Embassy's real website?
It is philippineembassy-dc.org. The Embassy's old website address is no longer theirs, so do not use it or links to it.
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