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.

Philippine Consulate General in New York Marks 4th Anniversary of Sentro Rizal with Visit from Rizal Descendant

NEW YORK, 6 January 2026 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York celebrated the 4th anniversary of the inauguration of Sentro Rizal New York by reaffirming its mission to be a premier “house of culture” for the Filipino diaspora in the US Northeast. Established on 06 January 2022, as the 36th Sentro Rizal in the world, the center serves as a vital repository and hub for promoting Philippine arts, language, and heritage in the heart of Manhattan.

To mark the occasion, Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, accompanied by Sentro Rizal New York Manager Consul Anna Guerra and Assistant Nikka Arenal, met at the Philippine Center with Ms. Lisa Bayot, a direct descendant of Dr. Jose Rizal, and Ms. Sandra Medel, a dedicated Filipino community volunteer.

Consul General Mangalile expressed his gratitude to Ms. Sandra Medel for her invaluable contribution in creating the online catalog for the book collections of both the Consulate and Sentro Rizal. This digital modernization ensures that the center’s vast Filipiniana resources—ranging from historical texts to contemporary literature—are now more accessible to the public and the younger generation of Filipino-Americans, preserving the nation’s intellectual legacy in a digital age. The online catalog may now be viewed through this link: https://www.libib.com/u/sentrorizal.

The anniversary celebration also highlighted the specialized advocacies of Ms. Lisa Bayot, a great-granddaughter of Saturnina Rizal, the national hero’s eldest sister. As a co-founder of the MyRizal initiative and founder of the BINHI English Literacy Foundation, Ms. Bayot has dedicated her career to improving literacy and educational empowerment for students. Consul General Mangalile and Ms. Bayot explored future collaborations that align her literacy programs with Sentro Rizal’s vision.

“We are excited to work with Ms. Bayot and our community volunteers to make Sentro Rizal a living, breathing center of culture,” said Consul General Mangalile. “By merging the historical legacy of the Rizal family with modern digital initiatives like Ms. Medel’s catalog, we ensure that our heritage remains a guiding light for Filipinos in New York and beyond.“

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA