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.

JOB VACANCIES: ONE (1) BUILDING MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL/HANDYMAN

The Philippine Consulate General in New York invites all who are interested and qualified to apply for the position of Building Maintenance Personnel/Handyman.

The successful applicant will perform the following tasks:

– Inspection of the building and its common areas, elevator, sidewalk, yard, and main entrance.

– Maintain cleanliness and proper housekeeping and disposal of garbage & recyclables, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

– Implementation of all Training Manuals necessary for the upkeep of the building.

– Building maintenance and repairs, which include, among others, simple carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.

– Respond promptly to emergency calls and take the necessary actions to ensure the safety and security of the building and its occupants.

– Serve as point person for all occupant-related issues; and

– Perform any other duties reasonably necessary for the proper maintenance and operation of the building.

The position requires reporting at the Consulate for five (5) days a week and for a minimum of eight (8) hours of service per day from Monday to Friday.

The prospective applicant must:

(a) possess the relevant work experience;

(b) be a US citizen or holder of a permanent resident card;

The basic compensation is US$3,422.00 a month.

Please send your resume and copy of your passport data page to newyork.pcg@dfa.gov.ph on or before 07 April 2024. All documents submitted will be treated with full confidentiality

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA