Will you accept walk ins?

No. As a policy, all consular applicants are required to have a confirmed appointment prior to coming to the Consulate.

Will there be considerations for ballot drop offs as another option aside from mailing them to the Consulate?

Yes, a ballot receptacle box will be provided at the Philippine Center for voters who wish to personally drop off their sealed accomplished ballots.

Will there be a courtesy lane for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and others with special circumstances?

As a policy the Philippine Consulate General in New York requires all consular applicants to have a booked appointment prior to coming to the Consulate. The Consulate may give exception to meritorious cases, such as those with valid and immediate urgency to their requests. To make a request in case you are unable to book an appointment, you can send an email so we can review the merits of your particular situation to: newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph for Notarization, newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph for Dual Citizenship, newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph for Passport applications. All requests are subject to evaluation and approval is not guaranteed.

Will the Consulate be open on the weekend of May 7-8?

Yes, the Consulate is open 24 /7 for the entire voting period (including weekends and holidays) from 09 April 2022 to 08 May 2022 for registered voters who wish to personally drop off their ballots at the Consulate. The Consulate will be open on 09 May 2022, the last day for the casting of ballots until 7:00 a.m. Ballots received after 7:00am will no longer be counted.

Will my foreign spouse, who will travel with me to the Philippines, be required to secure additional travel documents from the Philippine Consulate before leaving?

The answer would depend on the intended period of stay in the Philippines and if the spouse is a visa-required national under the Philippine visa regulation. Foreign spouse (as well as children) included in the visa waiver category may avail of the Balikbayan-Program for stays of up to one (1) year. Otherwise, they would need to apply for an appropriate visa.

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NEW YORK PCG AND PDOT NY UNVEIL 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR

Post published:25 January 2024

NEW YORK PCG AND PDOT NY UNVEIL 2024 VERY IMPORTANT PINOY (VIP) TOUR Consul General Senen T. Mangalile welcomes close to 100 guests to the launch of the 2024 iteration of the Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour. The Philippine Consulate General in New York is the lead coordinator of this year’s tour. (Photo by Nikka Arenal) The Philippine Consulate General in New York, in partnership with the Philippine Department of Tourism’s New York Office, officially launched the 2024 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour on 23 January 2024 at the Kalayaan Hall, Philippine Center in New York. The event was attended by approximately 100 guests, including airline representatives, travel agencies, members of the Filipino-American press, and individuals from various Filipino community organizations. Scheduled to take place from 21 to 30 July 2024, the upcoming VIP Tour promises an immersive exploration of the captivating destinations of Manila, Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, and Bukidnon. Consul General Senen T. Mangalile's welcome remarks set a resonant tone for the evening, highlighting the pivotal role of Filipino Americans as cultural ambassadors. He stated, "I encourage you to view the VIP Tour as a homecoming—a chance to learn or rediscover the Philippines. This year's VIP Tour is particularly noteworthy, as…

SAVE THE DATE: 10TH FILIPINO COMMUNITY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Post published:18 January 2024

SAVE THE DATE: 10TH FILIPINO COMMUNITY GENERAL ASSEMBLY

WEATHER ADVISORY

Post published:15 January 2024

WEATHER ADVISORY All kababayan are advised to take all necessary precautions to ensure their safety given the anticipated freezing weather in the next hours. Follow the guidance of State and City authorities and keep up to date with the weather advisories. The following links maybe be helpful: New York: https://shorturl.at/prtxWNew Jersey: https://shorturl.at/egtLUMassachussets : https://shorturl.at/himAJPennsylvania: https://shorturl.at/bexXYPlease keep warm and safe.

THE PCG IN NEW YORK IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RESPECTIVE DESIGNATIONS OF ITS OFFICERS FOR 2024.

Post published:14 January 2024

THE PCG IN NEW YORK IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RESPECTIVE DESIGNATIONS OF ITS OFFICERS FOR 2024.

FIL-AM HERITAGE NIGHT

Post published:11 January 2024

FIL-AM HERITAGE NIGHT The Philippine Consulate General in New York is one of the partners of the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) for the upcoming Filipino American Heritage Night at Madison Square Garden! Date: Saturday, January 20, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM Join us as we pay tribute to the 200,000-strong Filipino Americans in the New York Area during the thrilling basketball matchup between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors. Be part of this momentous occasion and share the Filipino pride with us! See more details at http://bit.ly/filipinoknicks2024.