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 in New York Observes MANAMo 2025, Reaffirms PH’s Commitment to Protect Seas and Maritime Heritage

NEW YORK CITY, 02 September 2025 — Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 316, s. 2017, which declared September of every year as Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness Month (MANAMo), the Philippine Consulate General in New York marked the beginning of the month-long observance during its flag ceremony on 02 September 2025 at the Philippine Center.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., in his message read by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, highlighted the Philippines’ enduring identity as a seafaring nation whose history and progress have been shaped by the seas. The President emphasized that the country’s strength, security, and sovereignty rest on effective maritime governance founded on foresight, stewardship, and solidarity.

“The seas have long been both our cradle and our crucible,” said President Marcos Jr., as he called on all Filipinos to safeguard the maritime domain so that future generations may inherit both its sovereignty and its legacy.

In her video message, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro emphasized that the seas are the lifeblood of the Philippines, sustaining the country through challenges and driving it toward greater prosperity and development.

This year’s theme, “Nagkakaisang Kapuluan, Panatag na Karagatan,” highlights the need to deepen awareness of the Philippines’ maritime and archipelagic nature, foster unity and pride in protecting its maritime heritage, and encourage collective action toward a sustainable and secure ocean economy.

Through its observance of MANAMo 2025, the Philippine Consulate reaffirms the Philippines’ commitment to honor its archipelagic identity, protect its maritime resources, and strengthen pride in its seafaring heritage. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA