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.

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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

Holiday Announcement, 21 and 31 August 2020

Post published:6 August 2020

Postponement of Consular Outreach in Connecticut and Lancaster, PA

Post published:5 August 2020

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Post published:8 July 2020

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