The Philippine consulate in New York is in the New York, United States. Offering foreign services of the Philippine country, to Filipinos in America or other nationals for the Filipino visa. Individuals living in other states (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, New Jersey, Maine, etc.) in the US have access to the Philippine Consular office in New York. At the same time, promoting the culture, tourism, business, and politics of the Filipinos. This embassy requires applicants to book services before seeing a consular officer.
List of Services Provided by The Philippine Consulate New York?
Some services provided by the Philippine Consulate in New York do not require an appointment since it is done electronically, but some do.
· Civil Registration
· Assistance-to-Nationals
· Passport
· Dual citizenship
· Visa
· Overseas Voting Registration
· Travel
· Notarization Registration
Civil Registration
This service is done electronically (except for any change in the report) where your vital information about a Filipino’s life is recorded, such as birth, name change, marriage, or death. If you got married in the US, you and your spouse must report the marriage to the Philippine consulate. The birth of a child brings joy, and if you give birth in the US, this must also be reported to the Philippine consulate with jurisdiction in charge of the state in the USA. The same goes for the death of a Filipino abroad.
Assistance-to-Nationals
The Philippine government in New York protects the rights and welfare of its Filipino citizens under their jurisdiction in the US. This protection could be in the form of court cases, assistance in human trafficking, prison visit, etc. an appointment has to be booked for this cause.
Passport
Every Filipino individual must have a passport because it is important under the Philippine Act of 1966. Appointed is required to book for the ePassport (a passport by the Philippine government that integrates a microchip to verify each passport holder of Philippine). You must be 18 years old or more and provide proof of Filipino citizenship to be eligible to apply for a Filipino passport for the first time. Minors will need their parents’ consent to get a passport.
Dual citizenship
This is for natural-born Filipinos who have become citizens of the United States to regain or retain their Philippine citizenship through the Philippine consulate in New York by taking an oath of allegiance to the Philippine country. An appointment is required and individuals must follow all protocols set by the Philippine Embassy in New York.
Visa
Foreign citizens can apply for a Philippine visa, maybe for a visit, work, or education to get permission at the port of entry to the Philippines by the Philippine immigration authorities. Applicants must book an appointment.
Overseas Voting Registration
This abroad voting is done by appointment only. That means Filipinos living in New York and its neighboring states in the US under its consular jurisdiction are eligible to register and cast their vote via the Philippine Consulate New York for their desired electoral candidates in the Philippines.
Travel
Filipinos who wish to travel to the Philippines without a Filipino passport due to special circumstances such as health, family, or legal issues are issued a travel document (by appointment) which is valid for 30 days.
Notarization Registration
Legal documents such as certificates, affidavits, deeds, bank statements, J1 visas, contracts, etc. can be approved by the consular officer at the Philippine embassy which can be used by Filipinos abroad to present when they travel to the Philippines for a specific notarization reason.
Who Are the Filipino Citizens in New York?
You are a Filipino citizen if you are a natural-born Filipino living in the US as either a permanent resident or with a visa. Or have a foreign birth certificate, Filipino by-election, naturalized citizen, and Dual citizenship (acquired the US and Philippine citizenship).
Conclusion
As long as you are a citizen of the sovereign state Philippines, you are a Filipino citizen even if you live abroad in New York, United States. The Philippine Consulate New York is a Philippine embassy in the US in which other neighboring states in the US are under its jurisdiction. This consulate offers several services like passport issuance, visa, legalization, dual citizenship application, civil registration, etc. for Filipinos living abroad.
1) I’m not a Filipino citizen, can I apply for a Philippine passport?
No.
2) I need to fly to the Philippines for surgery, need a passport?
Apply for urgent travel to the Philippines, and a document will be issued in place of a passport.
