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.

Tourism Department Spreads Love for PH at NY Travel & Adventure Show

NEW YORK CITY, 26 January 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Department of Tourism New York (PDOT-NY) participated in the annual Travel & Adventure Show held at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on 25-26 January 2025. This premier travel event, which draws thousands of travel enthusiasts and industry professionals, provided the perfect platform for PDOT to highlight the unparalleled beauty and diverse experiences that await visitors to the Philippines.

At the Philippine booth, visitors were treated to a showcase of the country’s natural wonders, rich cultural heritage, and world-class tourism offerings. From pristine beaches to spectacular dive sites, delectable cuisine and unique adventure opportunities, attendees discovered why the Philippines continues to capture the hearts of travelers from around the globe.

“We join the Travel & Adventure Shows to inspire more tourists to explore our islands and experience the hospitality and warmth of the Filipino people,” said PDOT Tourism Attaché Francisco Lardizabal. He added, “We value our continued participation in the different travel trade events like the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (USTOA) Conference and Marketplace, Seatrade Cruise Global and Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Show but these initiatives should be complemented by directly engaging the US travelers in consumer shows like the Travel and Adventure Show New York, considered the biggest travel show in the USA.”

The participation in the Travel and Adventure Shows underscore the Consulate and PDOT-NY’s commitment to positioning the Philippines as a premier travel destination for the US market, in line with PDOT’s goal of transforming the Philippines into a tourism powerhouse in Asia. The US remains a top source market for Philippine tourism with American travelers drawn mainly by the country’s pristine beaches, world-class hospitality, the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, and new experiences. PDOT’s development of authentic cultural attractions and indigenous tourism experiences under the Philippine Experience Program, the market development initiatives for cruising, culinary tourism, diving, wellness, and adventure travel, plus enhanced connectivity – including nonstop flights from San Francisco to Manila by United Airlines and from Seattle to Manila by Philippine Airlines – have contributed to the growth of the US market.

For more information about the Philippines and its tourism offerings, visit www.philippinetourismusa.com, as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages, @phtourismamericas. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA