The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is set to begin issuing a new type of visa, known as the Bridge visa, starting in March 2023. This change will affect some visa applicants who will notice a different appearance on their visas.
The Bridge visa represents a redesign of the existing visa foil and will be used alongside the current Lincoln visa. Both types of visas, Bridge and Lincoln, will remain valid until their printed expiration dates unless they are revoked or canceled.
For those seeking further details about the new Bridge foil, information is available on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website at www.cbp.gov/document/bulletins/us-bridge-visa-foil.