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 Meets with Officials in Pittsburgh, Explores Cooperation on Filipino Community Welfare

NEW YORK CITY, 27 October 2026 — Acting Head of Post and Consul Juan Carlos C. Borromeo of the Philippine Consulate General in New York paid courtesy calls on 26 October 2026 on Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor and Mr. Trace Ledgard, Senior Field Representative of Congresswoman Summer Lee, who represents Pennsylvania’s 12^th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives.

At Pittsburgh City Hall, Consul Borromeo thanked Mayor O’Connor for looking after the Filipino community, noting that many Filipinos have made the city their home.

Mayor O’Connor emphasized that Pittsburgh is a welcoming city where immigrants can establish themselves. He expressed his office’s willingness to work with immigrant communities and consulates on cultural celebrations and the timely dissemination of information on immigrants’ rights.

Meanwhile, Consul Borromeo conveyed to Mr. Ledgard his appreciation for the Congresswoman’s initiatives on oversight of immigration detention facilities. He emphasized the Philippine government’s interest in ensuring that Filipino nationals in immigration custody receive humane treatment and have access to consular assistance.

Consul Borromeo expressed the Consulate’s willingness to work with Congresswoman Lee’s office and relevant US authorities on immigration-related concerns affecting Filipinos. Mr. Ledgard welcomed cooperation on these matters and encouraged coordination with the district office.

During both calls, Consul Borromeo informed the officials of the recently concluded outreach mission to Western Pennsylvania on 24-25 October 2026, and highlighted the Consulate’s commitment to bringing services closer to Filipinos in Greater Pittsburgh, the westernmost major metropolitan area within its jurisdiction.

Filipino American Association in Pittsburgh (FAAP) officials, led by President Carlos Abola, assisted in arranging the meetings and accompanied Consul Borromeo during both visits.The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, located southwest of New York, is among the ten states under the consular jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate General in New York. END

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

New York, USA