If you live in the Philippines, you have something no other overseas veteran has: an actual VA clinic, inside the U.S. Embassy seafront compound on Roxas Boulevard.
Clinic details
| Address | 1501 Roxas Blvd, NOX3 Seafront Compound, Pasay City |
|---|---|
| Phone | +63 (2) 8550-3888 or +63 (2) 8846-7121 |
| Hours | Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed U.S. and Philippine holidays. |
| Bring | Your VA ID or benefits letter. Phones and electronics aren't allowed inside the compound. |
Services
Primary care and internal medicine, mental health, pharmacy, radiology, telehealth and several specialties. The clinic treats VA-rated service-connected conditions. Inpatient care for service-connected conditions goes through the Foreign Medical Program.
VA Regional Benefit Office
Same address, by appointment only through VA's VERA scheduling (no walk-ins), weekdays 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. It handles compensation, pension, education, burial, survivor benefits and direct deposit. Philippine compensation claims are handled by the Manila Regional Office.
Also in the Philippines
Clark Veterans Cemetery, managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, still accepts burials of qualifying veterans. VFW posts meet in Angeles, Olongapo, Cebu, Makati, Baguio and more. See the Philippines guide.
Get answers from vets who've done it
The VA Benefits Abroad channel is free. Ask about your country, your claim or your hospital.
Before your first visit: enroll and register
VA says you need to be enrolled in VA health care before you can make appointments and get care at the Manila clinic. If you're not enrolled yet, start there.
- Apply for VA health care online, by phone or by mail, or fill out VA Form 10-10EZ and bring it to the patient registration office.
- Gather your papers. VA asks for your DD214 or other discharge papers, any VA disability award letters, and the ID cards for any other coverage, such as Medicare or TRICARE. If you have a 0% rating or no service-connected rating, also bring last year's income information.
- Call during the right hours. The clinic's call center agents work Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., except U.S. and authorized Philippine holidays. The clinic number is +63 (2) 8550-3888.
- Print everything. Phones and electronics aren't allowed in the compound, so bring paper copies of your appointment details and documents.
Who handles what in the Philippines
| Outpatient care for service-connected conditions | VA Manila Outpatient Clinic |
|---|---|
| Hospital stays and care elsewhere in the country | Foreign Medical Program claims, with your FMP benefits letter |
| Compensation, pension, direct deposit, address changes | VA Regional Benefit Office in the same compound, by VERA appointment only |
| General benefits questions | VA benefits line, 1-800-827-1000, Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern |
Common mistakes
- Showing up without being enrolled in VA health care, then waiting on paperwork.
- Walking in at the benefits office. It's by appointment only.
- Assuming the clinic covers a hospital admission in Cebu or Davao. That goes through FMP, and you'll need the itemized bill and discharge summary.
- Bringing a phone with your only copy of your documents on it.
Documents to keep in one folder
- DD214 and VA award letters
- FMP benefits letter
- Your VA health care enrollment confirmation
- Itemized bills and receipts from any Philippine hospital, kept for at least 2 years
- Your foreign physical address, written exactly as VA has it
Many members live in Luzon and the Visayas and have been through Manila registration. Join the free OCONUS Veterans community to ask them what to expect.
How this helps in real life
Example scenario (composite, not a real person): A Navy veteran living in Cavite has a 30% rating for hearing loss and tinnitus. He applies for VA health care online, then brings printed copies of his DD214 and award letter to registration because he knows his phone stays outside. He uses the clinic for audiology follow-ups and keeps FMP for anything that needs a hospital closer to home.
Questions about your situation?
Ask in the VA Benefits Abroad channel. Vets who've filed from your country answer fast.
Common questions
Where is the VA clinic in the Philippines?
At 1501 Roxas Blvd, inside the U.S. Embassy seafront compound in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
Is the Manila clinic the only VA facility abroad?
Yes. VA describes it as the only VA facility in a foreign country.
Last reviewed November 2026. Information only. Confirm with the official sources.
