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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Consular Outreach in Albany, NY

Post published:12 March 2020

PH Consulate Conducts Consular Outreach in Philadelphia and Toms River

Post published:11 March 2020

11 March 2020, New York- The Philippine Consulate General in New York conducted a back-to-back outreach in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Toms River, New Jersey on 7 and 8 March, respectively, to provide necessary consular services to kababayans in the area.

ABISO#2 PATUNGKOL SA CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)

Post published:6 March 2020

ABISO#2 PATUNGKOL SA CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19) Dahil sapagkalat ng kaso ng Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)saNew York, New Jersey, at saiba pang dako ng Amerika, ipapatupad ng Konsulado, simula sa Lunes, ika-siyam ng Marso(09Marso 2020), ang mga sumusunod na patakaran. Layunin nitong protektahan ang mga kliyente at kawani ng Konsulado laban sa COVID-19, hanggang sa bumalik sa normal ang sitwasyon: · Hangga't maaari, ipagpaliban muna ang pagpunta sa Konsulado, maliban nalamang kung ito ay isang "emergency" o mayroon kayong matinding pangangailangan; · Huwag pumunta saKonsulado kung nilalagnat o trinatrangkaso; · Ang aplikante lamang ang pwedeng pumasok sa Konsulado. Kung ito ay sanggol, bata, o may kapansanan, pwede itong samahan; · Iwasang magtipon-tipon sa Konsulado; at · Mag-praktis ng "good hygiene." Gumamit ng "hand sanitizers" omaghugas ng kamay. *** Hindi ninyo kailangang pumunta sa Konsulado para sailangmgaserbisyo. Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, bisitahin ang index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1883 Nais naming pasalamatan ang ating mga kababayan sa inyong kooperasyon habang nanatili tayong alerto sa mga anunsyo mula sa mga sumusunod: · CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/media/dpk/diseases-and-conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus-2020.html · New York State Health Department: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/ · Department of Health of the Philippines: https://www.doh.gov.ph/2019-nCoV Para sa mga magbiyabiyahe sa ibang bansa, maaari lamang makinig sa payo ng Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…

ADVISORY # 3 ON THE CORONAVIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)

Post published:6 March 2020

With the recent confirmation of cases of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Manhattan and Westchester, New York,as well as other states in the U.S. Northeast, the Philippine Consulate General in New York, in an effort to protect our clientele and personnel, intends to implement the following guidelines starting 09 March 2020 for our kababayans who wish to avail of our services, until the COVID 19 situation has stabilized,: · Temporarily hold off any transactions with the Philippine Consulate unless it is an emergency or of vital importance; · Do not proceed to the Philippine Consulate if you are feeling sick or experiencing any cold or flu symptoms; · Only the applicant should enter the Philippine Consulate. Exceptions are adults who need to accompany infants, minors, persons with disabilities, or individuals with special circumstances; · Avoid congregating at the lobby or waiting area of the Philippine Consulate; and · Practice good hygiene when in the Philippine Consulate by disinfecting your hands with the hand sanitizers made available to the public, or by washing your hands. *** Procedural adjustments to avail of our services will also be carried out to minimize the need to personally appear at the Philippine Consulate. For…

How to Avail of Services During the Covid-19 Outbreak

Post published:6 March 2020

SERVICE IS PERSONAL APPEARANCE NECESSARY? RECOMMENDATION Passport Application Yes Defer applying for a passport unless and until your passport has expired and you have an urgent trip ahead. Civil Registration (Reports of Birth, Marriage, or Death) No Mail documentaryrequirements to: Philippine Consulate General in New York Attn: Civil Registration Unit 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 Notarization of documents (e.g. Special Power of Attorney; Affidavits; Contracts) No Obtain an “Apostille Certificate” instead, which, in most cases, could be obtained by mail. Have the document notarized first by a local notary public, then have it “Apostilled” by the Office of the Secretary of State which has jurisdiction over your place of residence. For more information, please check with your respective Offices of the Secretary of State. “Dual Citizenship”/Retaining or Reacquiring Philippine Citizenship No for preprocessing of documents. Yesfor oath-taking Email scanned documentary requirements to: newyorkpcg.dual@dfa.gov.phwith the email subject: “Request to Preprocess” OR Mail photocopies of documentary requirements to: Philippine Consulate General in New York Attn: Dual Citizenship Unit 556 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10036 Once all documents are found complete, you will be contacted to schedule your oath-taking. …

ADVISORY #1 On the Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19)

Post published:5 March 2020

PH Consul General in New York Signs MOU Establishing Philippine Studies Program at NYU

Post published:3 March 2020

2 March 2020, New York- Consul General Claro S. Cristobal signed today the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with New York University represented by Carolyn Dinshaw, Dean for the Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Science, for the establishment of a Philippine Studies program at the prestigious university.

Forum on Insurgency Situation in the Philippines and Other Updates Held in New York

Post published:3 March 2020

02 March 2020, New York – The Philippine Consulate General in New York hosted a Focus Group Discussion on "Insurgency Situation in the Philippines and Other Updates" on 28 February 2020 at the Philippine Center New York's Kalayaan Hall.