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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Domestic Travel Advisory, 4 September 2020

Post published:4 September 2020

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

PH Consulate in New York Receives Face Mask and Face Shield Donations

Post published:26 August 2020

Consul General Claro S. Cristobal recently received a donation of 1,200 pieces of face masks and 30 face shields for the use of the Fil-Am community and guests who go to the Philippine Center but are not wearing face cover.

Announcements and Advisories

Post published:25 August 2020

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Post published:25 August 2020

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PH Consulate in New York Wraps Up 1st Virtual Paaralan sa Konsulado

Post published:24 August 2020

The Philippine Consulate in New York hosted via its Facebook page the culminating activity of this year’s 22nd Paaralan sa Konsulado (PSK) which was conducted online from 27 June to 01 August 2020 in partnership with AFTA.

10th Part of Fil-Am Health Forum Discusses COVID-19’s Effect on the Nervous System

Post published:10 August 2020

Part 10 of the virtual Filipino American Health Forum on Covid-19 talked about Covid-19 and the nervous system, neurological complications.

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

Post published:6 August 2020

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.