The U.S. Embassy in Manila and the Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed to the public on Monday, November 10, 2025, because of expected impacts from Typhoon Uwan. According to an official statement, “Due to the predicted impacts of Typhoon Uwan, the U.S. Embassy in Manila and Consular Agency in Cebu will be closed for public services on Monday, November 10, 2025. U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance may call +(63) (2) 5301-2000. All routine American Citizens Services appointments will be rescheduled. Consular customers should check their email for updates.” The embassy also announced it will remain closed on Tuesday, November 11, for the Veteran’s Day holiday.
U.S. citizens who require urgent help can reach out by calling +(63) (2) 5301-2000 at any time. For non-emergency inquiries or further information about travel advisories and safety alerts related to the Philippines or other destinations, individuals are encouraged to consult the State Department’s travel website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html.
Americans residing or traveling in the Philippines are advised to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), which provides security updates and helps officials locate citizens during emergencies.
Additional resources include contacting the embassy during regular business hours at its Roxas Boulevard address or using toll-free numbers available from both within North America and abroad.
Updates about consular services and closures may also be found through official social media channels such as X (formerly Twitter) at https://twitter.com/usembassymanila and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/USEmbassyPH.