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 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?

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

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.

Consular Services - Philippine Consulate General

consular services

Most of the consular services would require an applicant to book an appointment (except for services marked "By mail") before proceeding to the Consulate.

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS

Please comply with and submit all requirements listed as they apply to you, as failure to comply with or submit any of said requirements will cause delay in the processing of the requested consular service.

In the course of the evaluation of your application and at any stage of the evaluation process, you may be required to submit and/or comply with additional documents as existing laws and regulations may require. The basis for such additional requirements shall be explained to you clearly. Failure to submit and/or comply with said additional requirements will cause delay in the processing of the requested consular service.

In accomplishing the application forms, please indicate all data/details required in said form. Improper or incomplete information provided in the said form will cause delay in the processing of the requested consular service.

The submission of false, fake, falsified, and tampered documents shall be a ground for denial of your requested consular service. Additionally, the Consulate General may be compelled to take the appropriate legal action as Philippine laws and regulations may require.

The Consulate General commits to serving you with utmost professionalism and courtesy and has a reasonable expectation of the same from all applicants. We have a mechanism for gathering feedback from applicants on the quality of the services we render. Likewise, we will take the appropriate action should any of our staff be treated in an abusive or unprofessional manner.