Will you accept walk-ins?

No. Walk-ins will not be entertained. This is in keeping with physical distancing, a protective measure against the spread of COVID-19.

Will you accept family bookings for passport?

Yes. However, family booking will only be for a parent accompanying their minor child/ren. Other members of the family who are adults are required to have separate online appointments. Please be warned, family appointments with non-minors will be cancelled.

Will there be a courtesy lane for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, and others with special circumstances?

No. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 all clients are required to book an appointment.

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.

Will my application for dual citizenship under RA 9225 affect my US citizenship?

The Act does not require one to renounce his or her US citizenship. Also, there is no prohibition against dual citizenship in the US. The US Supreme Court, as early as 1952, has stated that dual citizenship is a “status long recognized by law” and that “a person may have and exercise rights of nationality in two countries and maybe be subject to the responsibilities of both. The mere fact he asserts the rights of one citizenship does not mean that he renounces the other” (Kawakita v US, 343 US 717). In 1964, the US Supreme Court also ruled that a naturalized US citizen has the right to return to his country of origin and resume his former citizenship while remaining a US citizen, even if he never returns to the US (Schneider v. Rusk, 377 US 163).

Announcements Archives - Philippine Consulate General

Holiday Announcement: 12 and 15 February 2021

Post published:20 January 2021

Announcement 20 January 2021 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on: FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2021 Chinese New Year (Philippine Holiday) MONDAY, 15 FEBRUARY 2021 Washington's Birthday / Presidents' Day (US Holiday) For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph

NOTICE OF HEARING: RERB Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters to Convene on 19 January 2021

Post published:2 January 2021

Announcement 2 January 2021 RESIDENT ELECTION REGISTRATION BOARD CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NEW YORK, N.Y., U.S.A. NOTICE OF HEARING RERB Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters to Convene on 19 January 2021 Pursuant to Section 20, Rule V of COMELEC Resolution No. 10167 promulgated on 28 October 2016, the Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that it will conduct a Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters for the period 01 October 2020 – 31 December 2020 on: Date: 19 January 2021 Time: 3:00 p.m. Venue: Philippine Consulate General 3rd Floor, Board Room 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 All objections/opposition against the names in the list below may be filed not later than 11 January 2021. Only Opposition on valid grounds will be entertained. Thank you.

Holiday Announcement: 1 and 18 January 2021

Post published:1 January 2021

Announcement 1 January 2020 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on: FRIDAY, 1 JANUARY 2021 New Year's Day MONDAY, 18 JANUARY 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph

Holiday Announcement: 24, 25, 30, 31 December 2020 and 1 January 2021

Post published:21 December 2020

Announcement 27 November 2020 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on the following days: THURSDAY, 24 DECEMBER 2020 Special Non-Working Holiday FRIDAY, 25 DECEMBER 2020 Christmas Day WEDNESDAY, 30 DECEMBER 2020 Rizal Day THURSDAY, 31 DECEMBER 2020 Last Day of the Year FRIDAY, 1 JANUARY 2021 New Year's Day For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph

Holiday Announcement, 11, 26 and 30 November 2020

Post published:6 November 2020

Announcement 6 November 2020 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on the following days: WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2020 in observance of Veteran's Day (US holiday) THURSDAY, 26 NOVEMBER 2020 in observance of Thanksgiving Day (US holiday) MONDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2020 in observance of Bonifacio Day (Philippine holiday) For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph

Holiday Announcement, 12 October 2020, Monday

Post published:7 October 2020

Announcement 7 October 2020 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on: MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2020 in observance of Columbus Day (US Holiday) For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph

NOTICE OF HEARING: RERB Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters to Convene on 19 October 2020

Post published:3 October 2020

Announcement 1 October 2020 RESIDENT ELECTION REGISTRATION BOARD CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES NEW YORK, N.Y., U.S.A. NOTICE OF HEARING RERB Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters to Convene on 19 October 2020 Pursuant to Section 20, Rule V of COMELEC Resolution No. 10167 promulgated on 28 October 2016, the Philippine Consulate General in New York wishes to inform the public that it will conduct a Hearing on the Applications for Registration/Certification as Overseas Voters for the period 01 July 2020 – 30 September 2020 on: Date: 19 October 2020 Time: 3:00 p.m. Venue: Philippine Consulate General 3rd Floor, Board Room 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 All objections/opposition against the names in the list below may be filed not later than 13 October 2020. Only Opposition on valid grounds will be entertained. Thank you.

Consulate Closed to the Public on Monday, 7 September 2020

Post published:3 September 2020

Announcement 3 September 2020 Please be advised that the Philippine Consulate General in New York will be closed to the public on: MONDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2020 in observance of US Labor Day For any inquiries please contact us at the following: (917) 294-0196 [Emergency Hotline] www.newyorkpcg.org /PHLinNY @phinnewyork @phinnewyork newyorkpcg.atn@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.civilregistry@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.notarials@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passport@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.passportreleasing@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.qless@dfa.gov.ph newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph popnewyork@pagibigfund.gov.ph dimaanocd@sss.gov.ph