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 and NYC Immigrant Affairs Office Strengthen Ties to Support Immigrant Communities

NEW YORK, 20 November 2024 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York welcomed New York City Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro to the Philippine Center to discuss pressing issues affecting immigrant communities, including the Filipino-American community.

During the meeting, Commissioner Castro reaffirmed New York City’s steadfast commitment to remain as a sanctuary city. The Consulate pledged its support in ensuring the Filipino-American community remains informed and protected amidst federal discussions on immigration policies.

The discussions also highlighted the contributions of Filipino-Americans to New York City and explored opportunities for collaboration, including through the celebration of Filipino American History Month (FAHM) every October.

In a symbolic gesture, Commissioner Castro presented Consul General Senen T. Mangalile with an illustration of “Little Manila in Woodside, Queens,” underscoring the vibrancy of the Filipino American community in New York City and MOIA’s ongoing efforts to celebrate immigrant enclaves.

Both parties explored future collaborations, including educational workshops to inform the Filipino community about sanctuary city policies and resources available to immigrants. Commissioner Castro also proposed strengthening partnerships to enhance community resilience and preparedness for potential federal policy changes.

The Consulate commends MOIA’s leadership under Commissioner Castro and reaffirms its commitment to working closely with city officials to support the rights and welfare of immigrant communities in New York City. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA