This fact sheet is for UK nationals only. Please note if you are not a UK passport holder you will need to check with your relevant Country Embassy.
BRITISH EMBASSY IN PHILIPPINES
British Embassy Manila
120 Upper McKinley Road
McKinley Hill
Taguig City Manila
1634 Manila
Philippines
Telephone: +63 2 8 858 2200
www.gov.uk/contact-consulate-manila
EMERGENCY NUMBERS
| Ambulance | 117 |
| Fire | 117 |
| Police | 117 |
BEFORE TRAVELLING
Before travelling please always check for up to date information. Up-to-date information for UK Nationals travelling can be found at UK and the world - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Safety and security
- Terrorism
- Local laws and customs
- Entry requirements
- Health
- Natural Disasters
- Money
COUNTRY FACTS
| Capital city | Manila |
| Language | Filipino (official) English (official), and eight major dialects |
| Currency | Philippine Peso |
| Phone Code | +63 |
| Internet Code | .ph |
| Time Zone | UTC+8 (8 hours ahead of UK) |
| Drives on | Right |
| Plug Types | Type A, Type B, Type C |
| Drinking Water | Not safe to drink |
| Religion | Catholic 83%, Muslim 5%, other 12% |
| Significant Dates | January 21- Feb 20 (depending on year) – Chinese New Year June 12 – Independence Day August 21 – Aquino Day December 30 – Rizal Day |
