PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

getting married at the consulate The Consular Officer is authorized by the Philippine Government to solemnize marriages provided it is between one male and one female, both parties are Filipino citizens, and the ceremony will take place within the premises of the Philippine embassy or consulate. Pre-processing by mail/email. Solemnization of marriage by appointment. Steps Set up an appointmentBook an appointment online or email the Civil Registration Section at newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph Click here to set up an appointment online.  Submit application for a marriage license and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM) at the ConsulateBoth parties must be present at the Consulate to apply and submit documentary requirements for application of marriage license and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM). Please note that all original PSA documents will be retained by the Consulate and will not be returned. Publication of Marriage Application for 10 Consecutive DaysThe application for a marriage license or the marriage banns shall be posted or published for ten (10) consecutive days before the marriage license is issued.​ Issuance of LCCM & Marriage LicenseThe Consulate shall issue the LCCM and a marriage license which is valid for a period of 120 days from the…

report of death of a filipino citizenand/or shipment of remains The death of a Filipino national should be reported to, and registered with, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine embassy or consulate having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. File application by email first. ONLY deaths that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.For deaths that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it. Consular Mortuary Certificates are issued when the human or cremated remains of a deceased Filipino or non-Filipino are to be transported to the Philippines. Requirements for shipment of human remains depend upon whether the body has been embalmed or cremated.  STEPS Submit application via emailSend one copy each of the documentary requirements listed below to newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph. The Consulate assesses the completeness of the emailed document. Mail the Civil Registry Application packetOnce emailed documents…

REPORT OF MARRIAGE OF A FILIPINO ABROAD The marriage between Filipinos or between a Filipino and a foreign national should be reported and registered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine Embassy/Consulate General which has jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. File application by email first. ONLY marriages that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.For marriages that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS Basic Requirements Report of Marriage Form (Notarized) Must be printed/typewritten. Handwritten documents will not be accepted. The wife should indicate her maiden surname as her last name.The husband and wife should accomplish and sign the four (4) ROM applications. The forms must be duly notarized by any US notary public. Guidelines on accomplishing the form can be found at the bottom of this page. Marriage Contract or Certificate issued…

report of birth of a filipino abroad When a child is born abroad to parents who are both Filipino citizens or to one (1) parent who is a Filipino citizen, i.e. one who has not been naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, the child’s birth must be immediately reported to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, which exercises jurisdiction over the place of birth. File application by email first. ONLY births that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.For births that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS (Originals will be returned) Basic Requirements Report of Birth Application Form (Notarized) Must be printed/typewritten. Handwritten documents will not be accepted. The informant should accomplish four (4) ROB applications, all with original signature of the parent/s or the child if already 18 years old.…

notarial services The Consulate, through its Consular Officers, can notarize documents signed by individuals that will be used or presented in the Philippines. The notarized document will have a covering page (“ACKNOWLEDGEMENT”) with an eyelet and a gold seal. Personal appearance of the signatory or signatories is a requirement for consular notarization.  Appointment is required for this service. Click here to book an appointment. Examples of documents that may be notarized at the Philippine Consulate are as follows: Affidavits Special Powers of Attorney General Powers of Attorney Certifications Contracts to Sell Deeds of Donation Deeds of Absolute Sale Bank Forms / Signature Cards Insurance Forms NBI Clearance Applications GSIS / SSS Forms Extra-Judicial Settlements J1 Visa Waivers List Items Au Pair Agreements Beginning 15 May 2019, the Consulate will no longer authenticate the signatures of public documents notarized by any US notary public or signed/issued/certified by a Federal, State, County, City, university or school official.To use these types of documents in the Philippines, these will only require an Apostille Certificate issued by competent U.S. authorities. Click here for information on how to obtain an Apostille Certificate.  STEPS Set up an appointmentAppointment is required for this service. To set up an…

visa A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the Philippines generally must first obtain a Philippine visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the Philippines without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. Submit documentary requirements via email first at newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph TABLE OF CONTENTSVisa ReminderPhilippine Visa Policy per CountryBalikbayan Visa-Free PrivilegeExtension of StayHow to Apply for a Visa to the PhilippinesNon-Immigrant Visa RequirementsNon-Quota Immigrant Visa RequirementsVisa FeesDownloadable Forms Visa Reminder A visa does not guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted to the country.   The admission of foreign nationals to the Philippines is a function of the immigration officials at the port of entry. Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports for the following foreign nationals:Those holding non-machine-readable passports (e.g. hand scripted passports); orThose previously deported from the Philippines or included in the “blacklist order” of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration; or Those with incomplete documentation; orThose with circumstances that would render them inadmissible for entry, even with a valid passport and visa issued by a Philippine…

ASSISTANCE TO NATIONALS (ATN) It is the declared policy of the Philippine Government to promote the welfare and protect the rights of all overseas Filipinos. To request assistance, CALL or EMAIL the ATN Section. The Philippine Consulate General in New York shall be responsible in ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of Filipino nationals under its jurisdiction within the parameters allowed by the United States government in the intervention of official proceedings. The Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Section of the Philippine Consulate General attends to cases involving Filipinos in distress. Actions taken by the ATN Section include, but are not limited to: Assistance in facilitating repatriation to the Philippines Assistance in human trafficking cases Monitoring of cases in court Assistance in locating whereabouts of missing Filipino nationals Takes note of consular notifications sent by U.S. authorities involving detained or arrested Filipino nationals Prison visitation Coordination with non-government organizations and government agencies involving laws and policies affecting labor, human trafficking, anti-discrimination, among others.   contacts The ATN Section is available from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, through the following contact details: (212) 764-1330 ext. 4007 newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph For urgent concerns, Filipinos in distress may call the hotline number: (917) 239…

passport Under Republic Act No. 8239 or The Philippine Passport Act of 1996, a Philippine passport is a document issued by the Philippine Government to its citizens requesting other governments to allow its citizens to pass freely, and in case of need, to give them lawful aid and protection. Appointment is required for this service. Click here to book an appointment. The Philippines has instituted the electronic passport (ePassport) system for all its citizens. The ePassport features microchip technology and a host of other security features thereby ensuring that Philippine passports are virtually tamper-proof. ePassport issuance is also compliant with the security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Philippine ePassport has an integrated circuit (chip) within its pages containing data that are essential in verifying the identity of the passport holder. These include the personal biographical information found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature to verify the authenticity of the data stored on the chip. The chip technology allows the information stored in an ePassport to be read by special chip readers at almost every international port of entry. Passport…

philippine OVERSEAS VOTING SCAN THE QR CODE TO DOWNLOAD THE OV FORM The Philippine Consulate General in New York informs all qualified voter registrants that they may now register in person at the Consulate. Voter registration forms may be accessed by scanning the above QR code or clicking this link.   The overseas voting registration period is ongoing until 30 September 2027.