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.

PH Consulate Welcomes CCNY FilAm Students for Cultural Immersion

NEW YORK, 21 February 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York proudly welcomed a dynamic delegation of Filipino-American students from The City College of New York (CCNY) for a cultural immersion activity at the Philippine Center in New York.

These students, who serve as officers and members of the Philippine American Organization (PAO)—a collegiate group dedicated to fostering awareness and appreciation of Filipino culture on campus—are at the forefront of uniting the Filipino-American community. Founded in 1984 by sisters Gaylene and Genalin Santos, PAO has continually evolved, reinforcing its commitment to promoting Filipino heritage and cultural identity. PAO was established to unite Filipino-American students.

Throughout the program, students interacted with Consulate personnel who shared valuable insights into a range of cultural, educational, and community outreach initiatives. These initiatives are designed to instill a strong sense of national identity and cultural pride among Filipinos living abroad. The Consulate also showcased its key accomplishments for 2024, underscoring its enduring commitment to the Filipino diaspora.

In his welcome remarks, Deputy Consul General Adrian Cruz thanked the PAO for promoting activities to make young Filipino Americans aware and appreciative of their Filipino heritage. PAO Vice President Mr. Mhelvin Prangan noted that “they are not just members of their organization but an Ambassador of our homeland. Mr. Prangan encourages everyone to celebrate the shared heritage and work toward building a brighter future for Filipinos.”

In addition to the informative sessions, the students embarked on a tour of the Philippine Center. They visited various offices, including Sentro Rizal New York, where they explored dedicated resources aimed at promoting Filipino culture and heritage among youth in the United States. A particularly memorable highlight of the visit was witnessing the oath-taking ceremony for applicants seeking dual citizenship—a poignant celebration of cultural connection and civic engagement.

This event is part of the Consulate’s ongoing efforts to engage second- and third-generation Filipino-Americans by fostering a deeper connection to their cultural heritage and encouraging them to take an active role in preserving and promoting Filipino traditions and identity. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA