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.

DMW Secretary Cacdac Engages Filipino Migrant Workers and Employers, Addresses Consular Corps in New York, Reinforcing Commitment to OFW Welfare

NEW YORK, 29 September 2025 — On the sidelines of his participation in the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) 2025, Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac, with the assistance of the Philippine Consulate General in New York, held a series of dialogues with Filipino migrant workers, employers, and community leaders.

Secretary Cacdac engaged with key stakeholders in crucial sectors, including the maritime, healthcare, and education industries. The discussions served as a platform for direct, firsthand information exchange, allowing the DMW to identify areas for policy refinement and program enhancement to align Philippine labor migration policies with the current needs of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), with a strong focus on protecting their rights and welfare.

“The direct feedback from our migrant workers and their employers is invaluable,” said Secretary Cacdac. “This ensures that our government’s programs are not only robust but also responsive to the on-the-ground realities faced by our OFWs. Our participation at UNGA extends beyond diplomatic talks; it is about bringing global conversations back to the concrete needs of our people.“

Among his key engagements was a briefing for the greater New York-area Filipino migrant worker community on 23 September 2025, at the Philippine Center, as well as meetings with the next-of-kin of migrant workers in distress to provide counsel and address their concerns directly.

Secretary Cacdac also joined Secretary of Health Teodoro J. Herbosa in a meeting with Filipino and Filipino-American nurses. The discussion explored opportunities for the US-based healthcare professionals to collaborate with the Philippine government and the local nursing associations to implement concrete actions that will help improve the healthcare system.

In a gala event to mark the 100th anniversary of the Society of Foreign Consuls held on 26 September 2025 at the Yale Club of New York, Secretary Cacdac addressed New York’s Consular Corps, underscoring the Philippines’ leadership in migrant protection and reintegration efforts.

The event, held under the theme “Strengthening Diaspora Engagement and the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance”, was keynoted by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Georgia, H.E. Maka Botchorishvili; representatives of various diasporas in the city, local government officials, US Department of State officials, and other government institutions. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA