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.

Secretary Lazaro Highlights ASEAN's Role in Indo-Pacific at Foreign Policy Association Event in New York

NEW YORK CITY, 06 March 2026 – Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro presented the Philippines’ vision for its ASEAN Chairship in 2026 and highlighted ASEAN’s role in advancing cooperation and stability across the Indo-Pacific during a dialogue titled “Keeping It Steady at the Center of the Indo-Pacific: The Philippines’ ASEAN Chairship in 2026,” held on 06 March 2026 at Baruch College in New York City.

Dr. Bruce W. Weber, Willem Kooyker Dean of the Zicklin School of Business, welcomed participants and cited New York City as a global crossroads of finance, commerce, and diplomacy that provides an ideal setting for discussions on international economic and policy issues. Mr. Noel V. Lateef, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), stressed the value of engaging students and policy audiences in conversations on international affairs.

In her keynote address, Secretary Lazaro underscored the strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific to global stability and economic growth, noting that the region sits at the crossroads of global trade and geopolitical competition. She emphasized that ASEAN centrality and leadership remain essential in navigating an increasingly complex regional landscape, and reaffirmed the Philippines’ commitment to advancing dialogue, cooperation, and respect for international law as it chairs ASEAN this year.

Following her remarks, Secretary Lazaro engaged in an interactive discussion moderated by Mr. Lateef. A number of honors program students from Baruch College actively participated in the exchange, raising questions on regional security, the Philippines’ campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, and other key foreign policy priorities of the Philippines.

The event, organized by the Philippine Consulate General in New York in partnership with the FPA, brought together around 80 participants, including members of the FPA Board and Fellows, as well as students from Baruch College, New York University, and other universities in the New York metropolitan area.

Founded in 1918, the FPA is a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting greater public understanding of international affairs and global policy through public programs, publications, and educational initiatives. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA