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 in New York Recognized as Best Organization at 127th DFA Founding Anniversary

NEW YORK CITY, 02 July 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York was conferred the 2025 Best Organization Award during the celebration of the 127th Founding Anniversary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) held on 01 July 2025 in Pasay City.

Consul General Senen T. Mangalile received the award on behalf of the Consulate, which was cited for its steadfast dedication and remarkable achievements in promoting Philippine interests in the Northeastern United States, strengthening multifaceted bilateral cooperation, and exemplifying the highest standards of diplomacy, service, and international collaboration.

In the same ceremony, the following Consulate personnel were honored as Loyalty Awardees for their years of dedicated service to the DFA:

35 Years

Raul C. Cuartero
Rovald Rene G. Valdez

30 Years

Maria Annette F. Aquino-Herrera
Francisco E. Enaje
Ruth M. Galiza

25 Years

Adrian Elmer S. Cruz
Ma. Lolinda N. Villameter

20 Years

Vanessa K. De Castro

10 Years

Anna Marie Mae R. Guerra
Nikka B. Arenal
Sherlyn M. Roxas

The anniversary celebration also marked a leadership transition at the DFA, as Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa B. Lazaro took her oath of office before President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earlier that day. She succeeds the Honorable Enrique A. Manalo, who will serve as Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA