Philippine Consulate in Virginia
Virginia is served by the consular section of the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. By road, Arlington is 4 miles from it and Norfolk 194.
The consulate that covers Virginia
How far the consulate is from your city
Driving distances to the consulate that covers each city, calculated at posted speed limits and without traffic:
| City | Consulate | Distance | Journey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | Washington, D.C. | 4 miles | 9 min by car |
| Richmond | Washington, D.C. | 109 miles | 2 h 10 min by car |
| Norfolk | Washington, D.C. | 194 miles | 3 h 53 min by car |
| Chesapeake | Washington, D.C. | 208 miles | 4 h 7 min by car |
| Virginia Beach | Washington, D.C. | 209 miles | 4 h 10 min by car |
Before you plan the journey
Before booking anything, check whether your document involves a consulate at all. Three of the most common ones do not:
The short version: PSA certificates are ordered online from Manila, apostilles on documents issued in Virginia come from the state's own competent authority, since 15 May 2019 the consulate cannot authenticate them, and the NBI clearance travels by mail; its fingerprints can be taken at a consulate or at a police station, according to the NBI.
What does require you in person is your biometrics for a passport and the oath of allegiance. A special power of attorney can be signed at the consulate or before a local notary and then apostilled, according to the notarial page of the Chicago consulate.
Make sure you are heading for the Chancery Annex at 1617 Massachusetts Avenue NW, not the Embassy building across the street.
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