Consulate General of the Philippines in San Francisco, California

• Address

  447 Sutter Street, 6th Floor
  San Francisco, CA 94108
  United States

• Telephone

• (415) 433-6666

• Fax

• (415) 421-2641

• Email

• [email protected]
  [email protected]
  [email protected]

• Office Hours

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Consular Jurisdiction

Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Northern Nevada (Carson, Churchill, Douglas Elko, Esmeralda, Eureka, Humboldt, Lander, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storie, Washoe, White Pine, Reno), Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming, Northern California (San Jose, Oakland, Fresno, Palo Alto, Sacramento, Stocton, Napa, Union City, San Mateo, Vallejo, and Pittsburg)

Website

Office website

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Philippines without a visa. The most common types of Philippines visas are the following.

• Non-immigrant visas
  • Temporary visitor’s visa
  • Transient’s visa
  • Seaman’s visa
  • Treaty trader/Investor visa
  • Diplomatic visa
  • Student visa
  • Pre-arranged employment visa
• Immigrant visas
  • Quota immigrant visa
  • Non-Quota immigrant visas
• Special visas
  • Special non-immigrant visas
  • Special non-immigrant work permits
  • Special immigrant visas

Types of Philippine Passports

The Philippines issues several types of passports, including:

Regular Passport: This is the standard passport issued to Filipino citizens for general travel purposes.

Official Passport: Official passports are issued to government officials, or individuals representing the Philippine government.

Diplomatic Passport: Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats and individuals representing the Philippine government on diplomatic missions.

Seafarer's Identity and Record Book (SIRB).

Passport Services

Philippine embassies and consulates process passport applications and renewals for Philippine citizens and provide assistance in case of lost or stolen passports.

Notarial Services

Philippine embassies and consulates provide notarial services for various documents, including authentication, certification, and legalization required for legal and business purposes.

Visa Services

Philippine diplomatic missions handle visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit the Philippines for various purposes, such as tourism, work, business, study, or family visits also provide information on visa requirements and application procedures.

Assistance in Emergencies

Providing aid in cases of emergencies or distress affecting Filipino citizens abroad, such as natural disasters, accidents, or legal troubles.

Diplomatic Functions

Representing the interests of the Philippines in diplomatic matters within the host country, fostering bilateral relations, trade, and cooperation.

Legal and Welfare Assistance

Assisting Filipino nationals with legal issues, including those related to employment and working conditions, especially in countries with significant Filipino working populations.

See also

• Diplomatic missions in San Francisco
• Embassies of Philippines