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.

Press Releases - Philippine Consulate General

New York Lights Up with PH Flag Colors to Celebrate 128th Anniversary of PH Independence

12 June 2026Announcement & Advisories, News and Events, Press Releases

New York Lights Up with PH Flag Colors to Celebrate 128th Anniversary of PH Independence The One World Trade Center (left) and Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge (right) in New ...

New York’s Madison Avenue Ignites with Filipino Pride as 36th Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebrations Draw Massive Turnout

9 June 2026Announcement & Advisories, News and Events, Press Releases

New York’s Madison Avenue Ignites with Filipino Pride as 36th Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebrations Draw Massive Turnout A sea of red, white, blue, and gold fills Madison Avenue ...

First Filipino Cultural Showcase at Times Square Kicks Off Philippine Independence Day Celebrations in New York City

8 June 2026Announcement & Advisories, News and Events, Press Releases

First Filipino Cultural Showcase at Times Square Kicks Off Philippine Independence Day Celebrations in New York City Performers deliver the opening number against the backdrop of the bright lights and ...

29 Filipino-American Graduates in the US Northeast Honored at the 13th Philippine Graduation in New York

1 June 20261Announcement & Advisories, News and Events, Press Releases

29 Filipino-American Graduates in the US Northeast Honored at the 13th Philippine Graduation in New York (Left) Deputy Consul General Adrian Elmer S. Cruz lead the distribution of medals and ...

Mindanaoan Art and Music Highlighted in New York: Kublai Millan Launches “Sculpting Culture” Exhibit And Book at the Philippine Center

18 May 2026Announcement & Advisories, News and Events, Press Releases

Mindanaoan Art And Music Highlighted In New York: Kublai Millan Launches “Sculpting Culture” Exhibit And Book At The Philippine Center (First Photo) Consul General Senen T. Mangalile receives a copy ...

Fil-Am Nurses Equip Consulate, PH Center Personnel with Life-Saving Emergency Response Skills

9 May 2026Announcement & Advisories, News and Events, Press Releases

Fil-Am Nurses Equip Consulate, PH Center Personnel with Life-Saving Emergency Response Skills PNA-NY facilitators demonstrate lifesaving techniques for adult and infant emergency situations NEW YORK, 09 May 2026 – The ...

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New York Lights Up with PH Flag Colors to Celebrate 128th Anniversary of PH Independence

New York’s Madison Avenue Ignites with Filipino Pride as 36th Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebrations Draw Massive Turnout

First Filipino Cultural Showcase at Times Square Kicks Off Philippine Independence Day Celebrations in New York City

29 Filipino-American Graduates in the US Northeast Honored at the 13th Philippine Graduation in New York

Mindanaoan Art and Music Highlighted in New York: Kublai Millan Launches “Sculpting Culture” Exhibit And Book at the Philippine Center

Fil-Am Nurses Equip Consulate, PH Center Personnel with Life-Saving Emergency Response Skills

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New York Lights Up with PH Flag Colors to Celebrate 128th Anniversary of PH Independence

New York’s Madison Avenue Ignites with Filipino Pride as 36th Annual Independence Day Parade and Celebrations Draw Massive Turnout

First Filipino Cultural Showcase at Times Square Kicks Off Philippine Independence Day Celebrations in New York City

29 Filipino-American Graduates in the US Northeast Honored at the 13th Philippine Graduation in New York

Mindanaoan Art and Music Highlighted in New York: Kublai Millan Launches “Sculpting Culture” Exhibit And Book at the Philippine Center

Fil-Am Nurses Equip Consulate, PH Center Personnel with Life-Saving Emergency Response Skills

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