Approval Requirement for Visa Applications
- Visa applications of Philippine delegation members in Havana must be approved by the US Embassy Consular Section in Manila.
- This approval process ensures consistency and centralized processing for delegation members.
Transit Visa Policy Through Mexico
- Mexican Embassy requires that Filipino travelers transiting to the US via Mexico possess US transit visas.
- Filipino nationals should secure appropriate transit visas compliant with Mexican regulations when passing through Mexico en route to the US.
Recommended Procedure for US Visa Applications
- Filipinos holding regular passports are advised to apply for US visas directly at the US Embassy Consular Section in Manila.
- Applying at US consular offices abroad is discouraged to avoid complications and ensure smoother processing.
Administrative Authority and Implementation
- Memorandum issued by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) through Deputy Administrator Angeles T. Wong-Garcia.
- Formal adoption date is January 26, 1999.
- The circular serves to inform relevant stakeholders about the visa procedures and requirements associated with US entry and transit for Filipinos.