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Colombia vs Philippines: U.S. visas issued
Updated: February 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of State, visa statistics · Unofficial
In the 12 months from March 2025 to February 2026, 532,741 visas to people from Colombia were issued, compared with 209,185 visas to people from Philippines. Colombia received about 2.5 times as many as Philippines. These count visas issued, not approval rates.
| Month | Colombia | Philippines |
|---|---|---|
| February 2026 | 38,664 | 17,343 |
| January 2026 | 30,503 | 17,224 |
| December 2025 | 31,937 | 13,688 |
| November 2025 | 35,914 | 12,298 |
| October 2025 | 46,290 | 17,179 |
| September 2025 | 47,867 | 19,676 |
- Source numbers: visas issued to people from Colombia and Philippines, State Department monthly reports. Recent months can be revised.
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