Manning Agency Accreditation Policy

Please note all Manning Agencies are required to be accredited, in order to schedule an interview appointment for the sea fearers. For detailed information on the Manning Agency Accreditation Policy please browse the following Embassy website link http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwhnv08.html

The Manning Agency Accreditation Policy (MAAP) is managed by the U.S. Embassy in Philippines to facilitate visa services for manning agencies that lawfully operate within Philippines.

All accredited Manning Agencies are required to schedule visa appointments using a designated logon ONLY. Companies participating in the MAAP can obtain a logon by sending a request via email to the U.S. Embassy.

Embassy’s Manning Agency Requirements

All Sea Fearer Recruitment Agencies must follow the steps provided below to apply for a visa

Step 1: Obtain a photo that can be uploaded and meets form specifications. Access the form DS-160. Complete your DS-160 application online. Save often to your desktop! answer questions as thoroughly as possible before submitting, as incomplete forms may not be accepted. Print the DS-160 barcode confirmation sheet at the end of the DS-160 application. After you have printed it, email the confirmation page to yourself so you have a backup copy. The file is a PDF file, so you will need Adobe Acrobat on your computer to open it.

Step 2:  Pay the MRV application fee. With rare exceptions, every applicant, including children, must pay a non-refundable USD 140 application fee in Philippines Pesos for B1/B2, C1, C1/D, F, M or J Visas, USD 150 application fee in Philippines Pesos for H, L, O, P, Q and R Visas, USD390 for E Visa. Please see Bank and Payment Options for detailed information on visa fee payment.

Fee Information

Important Note: If you have paid the fee online or at BPI, it will take 4 hours from the time of purchase for your fee receipt to be processed. In case you have paid the fee through Bancnet, you need to wait for 1 day from the date of purchase. Then you may proceed to step 3

Step 3: Logon to the Manning Agency Appointment System and schedule an appointment with the help of the designated login.

Step 4: Visit the U. S. Embassy on the date and time of your scheduled interview carrying the requisite documents

Step 5: Approved visas are returned by courier. Click here to track your passport