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 Supports “Blue Monday” Campaign in Observance of National Refugee Day 2026

NEW YORK CITY, 22 June 2026 — Pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 265, s. 2023, which declares 20 June as National Refugee Day and aligns with the global commemoration of World Refugee Day, the Philippine Consulate General in New York joined the “Blue Monday” campaign during its flag-raising ceremony on 22 June 2026. Personnel from the Philippine Permanent Mission and other agencies in the Philippine Center in New York were also in attendance.

In his message, read by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the Philippines’ longstanding tradition of extending compassion and protection to those forced to flee conflict, violence, and persecution. He emphasized that safeguarding the worth of every individual is not merely an act of goodwill, but a responsibility of a just and civilized society.

President Marcos’ message also called for stronger collaboration among government institutions, development partners, and civil society organizations to expand access to education, livelihood opportunities, legal identity, and social support for persons of concern. He also urged Filipinos to help build a society where those seeking safety are welcomed with care and empowered to pursue a brighter future.

A commemorative video was played, tracing the Philippines’ refugee protection legacy since 1923 and reaffirming that the country stands #WithRefugees by rebuilding lives, restoring dignity, and creating pathways to hope.

The 2026 National Refugee Day commemoration carries the theme “Solutions in Motion: Rebuilding Futures Together.” This year marks the 75^th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention and the 45^th anniversary of the Philippines’ accession to the said Convention. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA