Veterans Affairs
The U. S. government provides veteran's benefits programs for certain Philippine nationals as well as veterans of the U. S. armed forces living in the Philippines.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has maintained a Regional Office in the Philippines since 1921. The Regional Office is located at 1131 Roxas Blvd. Manila 0930 in the U.S. Embassy Annex Building. Benefits counselors are available from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday to answer veteran’s benefits questions. The toll free telephone number is 1-800 1-888 5252. 528-2500. In Metro Manila the direct line is 528-2500. To send e-mail inquiries, visit the Veterans Affairs website here.
In addition to the Regional Office, Veterans Affairs operates a Clinic located at 2201 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300. Clinic hours of operation are from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Medical care is limited to service connected disabilities only and includes out-patient care at the clinic and in-patient care at various contract hospitals. Prior authorization is required for non-emergency out-patient care and hospitalization. Persons having questions concerning eligibility for treatment should call 833-4566; Fax (632)831-4454. To send e-mail inquiries, visit the website here.
Social Security Administration Division (SSAD)
The Social Security Administration Division (SSAD) is configured to be like a U.S. stateside district office, providing many of the same services and functions. Its primary function is to administer SSA programs and services for people residing in the East-Asia Pacific Region. The division currently serves 74,000 beneficiaries and pays out over 37 million dollars to those individuals each month. Please click here for more information about the Social Security office in the Philippines and in the United States.
Mr. Darrin K. Morgan, Regional Federal Benefits Officer
Social Security Administration Division
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
United States Embassy
1131 Roxas Blvd., Ermita
0930 Manila, Philippines
Phone: (632) 301-2000 ext. 6319/6302/5085
Fax: (632) 522-1514
E-mail: SSAD.VARO.Manila@ssa.gov
For more information on SSA click here.
Consular Affairs for Americans
The Embassy of the United States to the Philippines provides many services for Americans in the Philippines such as passports, registration of birth, notarials, and travel advisories. Please click on the following link for detailed information. A consular affairs officer travels to other locations in the Philippines, such as Mindanao, when conditions allow.
For more information on the Americans Citizen's Services click here.
Petitions for Immigrant Visas
The consular section at the U.S. Embassy in Manila provides immigrant visa services. If you are interested in filing a petition for a fiancé (e) or family member, please click here and read the Who can apply for an Immigrant Visa section on the left side of the page and see what steps you need to take to begin this process. If you have already filed a petition or have had a petition filed for you, and your case is current, please see the Immigrant Visa Appointment section on the left side of the page in order to inquire about or confirm your appointment date at the U.S. Embassy in Manila. If you have questions about a specific case, or after reviewing this information have other questions, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit by fax or by e-mail or by mail or telephone.
For more information on Immigrant Visas click here.