PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL

getting married at the consulate The Consular Officer is authorized by the Philippine Government to solemnize marriages provided it is between one male and one female, both parties are Filipino citizens, and the ceremony will take place within the premises of the Philippine embassy or consulate. Pre-processing by mail/email. Solemnization of marriage by appointment. Steps Set up an appointmentBook an appointment online or email the Civil Registration Section at newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph Click here to set up an appointment online.  Submit application for a marriage license and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM) at the ConsulateBoth parties must be present at the Consulate to apply and submit documentary requirements for application of marriage license and Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage (LCCM). Please note that all original PSA documents will be retained by the Consulate and will not be returned. Publication of Marriage Application for 10 Consecutive DaysThe application for a marriage license or the marriage banns shall be posted or published for ten (10) consecutive days before the marriage license is issued.​ Issuance of LCCM & Marriage LicenseThe Consulate shall issue the LCCM and a marriage license which is valid for a period of 120 days from the…

report of death of a filipino citizenand/or shipment of remains The death of a Filipino national should be reported to, and registered with, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine embassy or consulate having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. File application by email first. ONLY deaths that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.For deaths that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it. Consular Mortuary Certificates are issued when the human or cremated remains of a deceased Filipino or non-Filipino are to be transported to the Philippines. Requirements for shipment of human remains depend upon whether the body has been embalmed or cremated.  STEPS Submit application via emailSend one copy each of the documentary requirements listed below to newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph. The Consulate assesses the completeness of the emailed document. Mail the Civil Registry Application packetOnce emailed documents…

REPORT OF MARRIAGE OF A FILIPINO ABROAD The marriage between Filipinos or between a Filipino and a foreign national should be reported and registered with the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine Embassy/Consulate General which has jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. File application by email first. ONLY marriages that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.For marriages that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS Basic Requirements Report of Marriage Form (Notarized) The wife should indicate her maiden surname as her last name.The husband and wife should accomplish and sign the four (4) ROM applications. The forms must be duly notarized by any US notary public. Guidelines on accomplishing the form can be found at the bottom of this page. Marriage Contract or Certificate issued by US vital records Submit one (1) original or…

report of birth of a filipino abroad When a child is born abroad to parents who are both Filipino citizens or to one (1) parent who is a Filipino citizen, i.e. one who has not been naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, the child’s birth must be immediately reported to the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) through the Philippine Embassy or Consulate, which exercises jurisdiction over the place of birth. File application by email first. ONLY births that took place in the following states can be registered or reported at the Philippine Consulate General in New York: (1) Connecticut, (2) Delaware, (3) Maine, (4) Massachusetts, (5) New Hampshire, (6) New Jersey, (7) New York, (8) Pennsylvania, (9) Rhode Island, and (10) Vermont.For births that happened in other U.S. states, please click the Consulate Finder to find out which Philippine Embassy or Consulate can assist you, what the hours of operation are, and how to reach it. DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS (Originals will be returned) Basic Requirements Report of Birth Application Form (Notarized) The informant should accomplish four (4) ROB applications, all with original signature of the parent/s or the child if already 18 years old. The forms must be duly notarized by any US…

visa A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the Philippines generally must first obtain a Philippine visa, which is placed in the traveler’s passport, a travel document issued by the traveler’s country of citizenship. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the Philippines without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. Submit documentary requirements via email first at newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph TABLE OF CONTENTSVisa ReminderPhilippine Visa Policy per CountryBalikbayan Visa-Free PrivilegeExtension of StayHow to Apply for a Visa to the PhilippinesNon-Immigrant Visa RequirementsNon-Quota Immigrant Visa RequirementsVisa FeesDownloadable Forms Visa Reminder A visa does not guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted to the country.   The admission of foreign nationals to the Philippines is a function of the immigration officials at the port of entry. Philippine immigration authorities will not allow entry into Philippine airports and seaports for the following foreign nationals:Those holding non-machine-readable passports (e.g. hand scripted passports); orThose previously deported from the Philippines or included in the “blacklist order” of the Department of Foreign Affairs or Bureau of Immigration; or Those with incomplete documentation; orThose with circumstances that would render them inadmissible for entry, even with a valid passport and visa issued by a Philippine…

ASSISTANCE TO NATIONALS (ATN) It is the declared policy of the Philippine Government to promote the welfare and protect the rights of all overseas Filipinos. To request assistance, CALL or EMAIL the ATN Section. The Philippine Consulate General in New York shall be responsible in ensuring the protection of the rights and interests of Filipino nationals under its jurisdiction within the parameters allowed by the United States government in the intervention of official proceedings. The Assistance to Nationals (ATN) Section of the Philippine Consulate General attends to cases involving Filipinos in distress. Actions taken by the ATN Section include, but are not limited to: Assistance in facilitating repatriation to the Philippines Assistance in human trafficking cases Monitoring of cases in court Assistance in locating whereabouts of missing Filipino nationals Takes note of consular notifications sent by U.S. authorities involving detained or arrested Filipino nationals Prison visitation Coordination with non-government organizations and government agencies involving laws and policies affecting labor, human trafficking, anti-discrimination, among others.   contacts The ATN Section is available from Mondays to Fridays, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, through the following contact details: (212) 764-1330 ext. 4007 newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph For urgent concerns, Filipinos in distress may call the hotline number: (917) 294-0196

passport Under Republic Act No. 8239 or The Philippine Passport Act of 1996, a Philippine passport is a document issued by the Philippine Government to its citizens requesting other governments to allow its citizens to pass freely, and in case of need, to give them lawful aid and protection. Appointment is required for this service. Click here to book an appointment. The Philippines has instituted the electronic passport (ePassport) system for all its citizens. The ePassport features microchip technology and a host of other security features thereby ensuring that Philippine passports are virtually tamper-proof. ePassport issuance is also compliant with the security standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The Philippine ePassport has an integrated circuit (chip) within its pages containing data that are essential in verifying the identity of the passport holder. These include the personal biographical information found on the data page of the passport, the biometrics of the passport holder, the unique chip identification number, and a digital signature to verify the authenticity of the data stored on the chip. The chip technology allows the information stored in an ePassport to be read by special chip readers at almost every international port of entry. Passport…

philippine OVERSEAS VOTING Great news for registered overseas voters in the US! You can now participate in the upcoming 2025 Philippine national elections through online voting—no need for paper ballots!If you are registered with the Philippine Consulate General in New York, you'll be able to vote for senators and party-list representatives from the convenience of your electronic devices, wherever you are.Let's ensure our voices are heard. Spread the word and encourage fellow Filipinos to stay informed and participate in this historic election!You may view the following lists of overseas voters eligible to participate in the 2025  national elections:National Registry of Overseas Voters (NROV)Certified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) under the Jurisdiction of the Philippine Consulate General in New YorkCertified List of Overseas Voters (CLOV) (Seafarer)All qualified registered Filipino overseas voters in the United States may enroll by scanning the QR code or visiting the link:https://ov.comelec.gov.ph/enrollPlease note that the link is geo-blocked in the Philippines.As announced by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), all overseas voters are required to complete their pre-voting enrollment on or before 07 May 2025 to verify their identity and ensure access to the OVCS during the official overseas voting period from 13 April to 12 May 2025.Voters…

travel document A travel document is allowed only for applicants who cannot be issued a Philippine passport and have an emergency travel to the Philippines due to medical or legal reasons or death in the family. Appointment is required for this service. Email the Passport Supervisor to set up an appointment. A travel document is valid for 30 days from issuance and can only be used one-way to the Philippines. In order for you to leave the Philippines, you will need to apply for a new passport. If the reason for the travel is very urgent and you cannot book an appointment, please send an email with attached support documents for evaluation to: newyorkpcg.traveldocument@dfa.gov.phYou will then be contacted on when to come to the Consulate. REMINDERS BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE CONSULATE CONFIRMED APPOINTMENTA confirmed appointment is required for those applying for travel document. Walk-in applicants are no longer allowed. COMPLETE REQUIREMENTSOnly applicants with printed duly- accomplished form and complete documentary requirements listed below will be processed. PAYMENTProcessing Fee: $30.00Payment for services must be in the form of cash or money order payable to the Philippine Consulate General in New York. Personal checks are not accepted. ONLY ONE PERSON IS ALLOWEDOnly one…