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.

Wisconsin Students Gain Insight into the Philippines at Consulate Talk

NEW YORK, 05 June 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York welcomed students and faculty from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee for a special lecture titled “Understanding the Philippines: Political System, Foreign Policy, and Global Role,” delivered by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile.

The visiting group, composed of undergraduate students in Political Science, International Relations, and Global Studies, is in New York for their Summer Seminar on International Politics and Foreign Policy.

In his presentation, Consul General Mangalile provided an overview of the Philippines’ political structure, development agenda, and foreign policy pillars. He emphasized the country’s strategic role in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific, and highlighted the contributions of the Filipino diaspora and youth to the country’s global identity.

The lecture also covered key issues such as maritime security and the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026, and its bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the term 2027-2028.

“The Philippines may be a mid-sized country, but we speak with the weight of history, with the urgency of the present, and with the hopes of our people for a more peaceful and cooperative world,” the Consul General stated.

He also emphasized the evolving nature of diplomacy and its relevance to the next generation: “Diplomacy today is no longer confined to embassies and formal meetings—it happens in classrooms, communities, and through conversations like this,” he added. “As future leaders and thinkers, you are already part of that global dialogue.”

The event forms part of the Consulate’s continuing engagement with academic institutions and young leaders, reaffirming the Philippines’ commitment to inclusive, forward-looking, and people-centered diplomacy. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA