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.

Pamana at Pananaw (Heritage and Vision) Art Exhibition, 31 January-28 February 2026

Celebrate Philippine National Arts Month in New York City!

The Philippine Consulate General in New York and the Philippine Center Management Board are proud to present “Pamana at Pananaw (Heritage and Vision): Bridging National Heritage and Global Contemporary Art.”

In line with this year’s National Arts Month theme, “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting” (Harvest of Arts: Truth and Courage), this exhibit honors the power of art to uphold truth and inspire valor within our communities. Join us as we bridge the gap between timeless tradition and modern innovation.

📍 Where: Lobby of the Philippine Center, New York
🗓️ When: January 31 – February 28, 2026

Featuring a prestigious collection of works by Philippine National Artists, Contemporary Masters, and New York-based Filipino-American Artists, including Jose Joya, Ben Cabrera, Arturo Luz, Ang Kiukok, Manuel Baldemor, Romeo Cortez, Jr., Lolita Savage, Zny Laygo, Bren Bataclan, Mars Custodio, Kublai Millan, Manuel Rodriguez, Sr., Mario Parial, Leonore Lim, Rod Paras Perez, and Marcelino Rodriguez.

Featured in the Poster (from left to right):

Lo Diyes by Ang Kiukok
Birds’ Eyeview by Manuel Baldemor
Moriones by Manuel Rodriguez, Sr
Color Feast by Romeo Cortez, Jr.

Experience the harvest of our culture. See you at the Philippine Center!

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA