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 Team Joins Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, Places Third in Category

NEW YORK CITY, 11 August 2025 — The Philippine Consulate General in New York (NYPCG) Dragon Boat Team clinched third place in the Asian Invitational Category at the 35^th Annual Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in New York, a proud achievement in the team’s maiden participation in the annual event.

The festival, held on 9-10 August 2025 at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens, brought together nearly 200 teams, each with eight to twenty paddlers, for two days of exciting races and performances. The event is recognized as one of the largest dragon boat festivals in the US, drawing close to 2,000 paddlers and over 40,000 spectators annually.

“We are honored to be the first Consulate General based in New York to participate in the NYC Dragon Boat Festival, which has become one of the country’s most celebrated multicultural sporting events,” said Consul General Senen T. Mangalile.

The NYPCG team was invited to join this year’s festival by Ms. Maisie Ho, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in New York. “As the founder and festival benefactor, we appreciate the Philippine Consulate General’s inaugural participation in the race, and we look forward to seeing the Filipino-American community join more cultural activities in future festivals,” she said.

Composed of personnel and family members from NYPCG and the Philippine Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the team was led by Deputy Consul General Adrian S. Cruz and Minister Noel M. Novicio. Veteran dragon boat racers Pasha Fernandez, Ka Yee Wong, and Lucas Wong served as trainers and coaches, guiding the team in preparation for the competition.

Dragon boat racing continues to grow in popularity across the United States, blending athleticism, teamwork, and cultural heritage. The NYPCG team’s debut at the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival underscores its commitment to fostering camaraderie, cultural exchange, and community engagement in New York’s vibrant multicultural landscape. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA