Advisory No. 26: Visa Requirements for Foreign Spouses / Children / Parents of Philippine Citizens

ADVISORY No. 26 6 August 2020 VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR FOREIGN SPOUSES, CHILDREN, AND PARENTS OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENS Pursuant to Resolution No. 60 of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases, and effective 09 August 2020, the following shall be required to possess or secure the appropriate visas in order to be allowed entry into the Philippines: Foreign spouses of Philippine citizens, regardless of nationality; Foreign minor children, & foreign children with special needs regardless of age, of Philippine citizens; Foreign parents of minor children who are Philippine citizens and Philippine citizens with special needs regardless of age. This requirement includes former Philippine citizens who belong to the abovementioned categories, and are not dual citizens. In addition to the standard visa requirements, they should also show proof of affiliation such as marriage contract and/or birth certificate, proof of Filipino citizenship of the principal, and proof that the Philippine citizen will be travelling with them or is in the Philippines. Click here for more information about Visa Requirements and Procedure or email newyorkpcg.visa@dfa.gov.ph.

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PH’s 24th Tranche of Retail Treasury Bonds Launched in the US

The Philippines’ Retail Treasury Bonds - 24th Tranche (RTB24) was launched in the US on 23 July 2020 to inform and encourage kababayans to invest and help in the development of our country. Members of the Fil-Am community in New York and nearby states led by Consul General Claro S. Cristobal joined the event.

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Consulate Saturdays

SERBISYO SABADO SA KONSULADO Appointment is required for this service. Email serbisyosabado.nypcg@dfa.gov.ph to book an appointment. The services offered during Serbisyo Sabado sa Konsulado are:Philippine passport processing (new, renewal and amendment of entries)Notarization/NBI Clearance ServicesReacquisition/Retention of Philippine citizenshipIn addition, the Consulate also offers information dissemination on some projects and programs that might be of interest to the Filipino community, including Registration as Overseas Voters in upcoming Philippine national elections as well as Social Security System (SSS) matters.The Consulate does not accept applications for visa during Serbisyo Sabado sa Konsulado. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE APPOINTED DATE & TIME The applicant must personally appear at the Consulate located at 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 on his appointment day and time and bring the following:Proof of appointmentPrint-out of the duly-accomplished application form. Please visit http://newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/forms-2/ to download the appropriate application form for a particular Consular Service.All the original and one (1) copy of each required documents. Please visit http://newyorkpcg.org/pcgny/consular-services/ for information about the required documents for  a particular Consular Service.Payment in the form of cash or money order payable to the Philippine Consulate General in New York (personal check will not be accepted).Self-addressed stamped or pre-paid priority USPS envelope, preferably sized 10″x6″ or 12.5″x9.5″ (Metered stamps will not accepted…

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“Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning Filipino Language Through Storytelling” Episode 9: Itim the Chick (The Black Chick)

Itim the Chick (The Black Chick) is the ninth story on “Kwentuhang Pambata: Learning the Filipino Language Through Storytelling.” It was read by Dr. Reynand F. Dinala-on of the Association of Filipino Teachers and Educators in America, Inc.

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