According to Keller, the wait for an interview appointment is now 4 weeks. Qualified drop box applicants should drop their applications at least two weeks before their travel date. The appointment system number is currently available only on PLDT telephones having NDD access. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When calling for an appointment, applicants must have their passport and visa application fee receipt handy to provide the passport number, time and date printed on the receipt, and biographic information from the passport.
Appointments are available up to three months in advance.
Applicants must be at the Embassy for scheduled appointment 30 minutes in advance for check-in. For additional information, please contact the Press Office at 523-1001, ext.