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 General Brings Government Services to Filipinos in Massachusetts

NEW YORK CITY, 12 November 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General in New York successfully conducted a Consular Outreach Mission on 09 November 2025 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, delivering 66 consular services to Filipinos and Filipino-Americans in New England and surrounding areas.

Led by Consul General Senen T. Mangalile, the Consulate General’s team provided passport, notarization, dual citizenship and civil registration services. Post’s Social Security System (SSS) Office also participated, processing the applications of 17 individuals.

Consul General Mangalile expressed his appreciation to the National Federation of Filipino American Associations in Massachusetts, led by Mr. Frank Celoza, for their invaluable support in mobilizing the community and providing logistical assistance.

The Philippine Consulate General in New York regularly conducts consular outreach missions across its jurisdiction to make sure essential services remain accessible to Filipinos throughout the U.S. Northeast.

Updates on upcoming outreach activities are posted on the Consulate’s official website and its social media pages. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA