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.

PH Consulate hosts New York leg of FYLPRO Magiting Roadshow

The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted alumni, volunteers, and prospective participants of the Filipino Young Leaders Program (FYLPRO) for the New York segment of the FYLPRO Magiting Roadshow on 03 April at the Philippine Center.

FYLPRO is a distinguished leadership initiative that empowers exceptional Filipino Americans to enact positive change. It fosters a network of dynamic leaders committed to promoting the interests of the Filipino diaspora and participating in global dialogues on diversity and leadership. The event offered an invaluable chance for Filipino American youth to connect with FYLPRO members, alumni, and partners; discover FYLPRO’s initiatives; and gain insights into the FYLPRO 2024 program.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile expressed enthusiasm about the event, stating, “I commend FYLPRO for gathering a remarkable community of dynamic and passionate young Filipino leaders, united by the shared commitment to a brighter future for the Philippines and the Filipino people.”

The FYLPRO Magiting Roadshow, which commenced at the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. on 13 March, will continue its journey after New York City, visiting other U.S. cities including Jacksonville, Houston, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Honolulu.

For more information about FYLPRO and its initiatives, visit www.fylpro.org. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA