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.

PHILIPPINE CUISINE SHOWCASED IN THE SOFC INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL IN NEW YORK

Philippine Cuisine Showcased in the SOFC International Food Festival in New York

NEW YORK – The Philippine Consulate General in New York actively took part in the 2023 International Food Festival organized by the Society of Foreign Consuls (SOFC) in New York at the Turkish House.

The Consulate showcased an array of delectable Filipino dishes including pusit (squid) sisig by Mama Fina’s, ukoy (shrimp fritter) by Tito Rads, and ube bao by Kalye, accompanied by refreshing Philippine mango and calamansi (Philippine lime) juices. Fifteen other Consulates also offered dozens of culinary treats and beverages.

Adding to the cultural celebration, C.E.B.U. Inc. presented an outstanding Sinulog performance.

SOFC represents the Consular Corps in New York and is considered as the largest diplomatic community organization in the world. Consul General Mangalile is an elected member of the SOFC Executive Committee representing countries in Southeast Asia.

The International Food Festival was participated in by the diplomatic and consular corps in New York and attended by over 200 guests. END