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.

New York and Philadelphia Landmarks Illuminated with Philippine Flag Colors, 12 June 2024

The following landmarks in New York and Philadelphia will be illuminated in Philippine flag colors this evening to celebrate Philippine Independence Day on Wednesday, 12 June 2024:
 
NEW YORK
 One World Trade Center
 Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
 Kosciuszko Bridge
 The H. Carl McCall SUNY Building
 State Education Building
 Alfred E. Smith State Office Building
 Empire State Plaza
 State Fairgrounds – Main Gate & Expo Center
 Niagara Falls
 Albany International Airport Gateway
 MTA LIRR – East End Gateway at Penn Station
 Fairport Lift Bridge over the Erie Canal
 Moynihan Train Hall
 Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park
 
PHILADELPHIA
 One Liberty Place
 Two Liberty Place
 PECO Building
 
 Capture the moment! Take photos of these illuminated landmarks and share your pride. Tag the Philippine Consulate General on social media and use the hashtags #PHinNY and #PH126 to be featured!