The Philippines accepts a limited number of Afghan migrants applying for US visas.
The Philippines temporarily accepts a limited number of Afghans who are applying for US visas.
This hosting is still under discussion and negotiation between the two governments based in Manila and Washington, and the exact timing and number of individuals accepted have not been determined yet.
With this decision, Manila, which may host thousands of Muslim refugees, initially faced opposition in the Philippines for security reasons, as the majority of its population are Catholics.
A spokesperson for the Philippine Foreign Ministry said that each applicant must first obtain a Philippine visa and undergo a medical examination in Afghanistan.
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