VFS Global Enhances UK Visa Submission Experience with New Premium & Mobile Visa Application Centres in the Philippines
With demand for travel from the Philippines to the UK continuing to grow, VFS Global now offers Premium Application Centres (PACs) in Metro Manila, Davao City, and Cagayan de Oro City, and a Mobile Visa Application Centre (MVAC) in Bataan, providing UK visa customers with greater flexibility, convenience and accessibility when submitting their visa applications.
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The Premium Application Centres in Metro Manila, Davao City, and Cagayan de Oro City are designed for customers who value convenience, privacy and efficiency, including business travelers, families, senior citizens and professionals with demanding schedules. The Mobile Visa Application Centre in Balanga City, Bataan brings visa submission services closer to customers in the city, offering an accessible and convenient alternative location. Both centres operate in accordance with the processes and guidelines established by the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
To book an appointment at the Premium Application Centres or Mobile Visa Application Centre, customers need to select their preferred location while applying for their UK visa online.
Why choose our Premium Application Centres?
- Dedicated and personalised assistance
- Private and exclusive setting
- Comfortable seating and enhanced amenities
- Optional added-value services for additional convenience
- Complimentary refreshments
Why choose our Mobile Visa Application Centre?
- Expanded access to UK visa services
- Convenient alternative location for visa application submission
- Secure and trusted visa submission process
- Optional added-value services for additional convenience
H.E. Ms. Sarah Hulton OBE, British Ambassador to the Philippines, said, “The strength of the UK-Philippines relationship is reflected by the growing number of Filipinos choosing to visit the UK for tourism, education and business. The expansion of visa application services will help make the application process more accessible and convenient for customers across the Philippines.”
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Mr. Simon Peachey, Chief Operating Officer – China, Australasia, and RCIS, VFS Global said, “Filipino travellers today increasingly seek convenience, comfort and flexibility. Our Premium Application Centres offer a more personalised and comfortable submission experience, while our Mobile Visa Application Centre provides customers with greater accessibility and choice when applying for a UK visa. Together, these services help make the application process more convenient while maintaining the highest standards of security, compliance and service excellence.”
UK visa customers opting for our Premium Application Centres and the Mobile Visa Application Centre may also choose from our optional UKVI Account Creation Service for an additional fee. This service is entirely optional and has no influence on visa processing timelines or visa decisions.
Please note that our UK Premium Application Centres and Mobile Visa Application Centre are optional services and come at an additional cost. Opting for these centres does not have any bearing on the outcome of a visa application, which is the sole prerogative of the UK Visas and Immigration. Customers who do not wish to opt for our Premium Application Centre or Mobile Visa Application Centre can still book an appointment at the standard UK Visa Application Centres across the Philippines, subject to applicable UKVI service fees where relevant.
UK Premium Application Centres in the Philippines
Metro Manila: Shangri-la, The Fort, 5th Avenue Corner, 30th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig,
Business hour: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9am to 3pm
Davao City: Dusit Thani Residence Davao, Lower Ground Floor, Stella Hizon Reyes Drive, Bo Pampanga, Davao City
Business hour: Alternate Tuesdays, 8am to 3pm
Cagayan de Oro City: Limketkai Luxe Hotel, Limketkai Drive, Cagayan de Oro City, 9000 Misamis Oriental
Business hour: Every Thursday, 12pm to 3.30pm
VFS Global Mobile Visa Application Centre in Bataan
Address: The Bunker, Capitol Building, Balanga City, Bataan, Philippines
Business hours: Every Wednesday, 9.30am to 2pm
For more information on UK visa services in the Philippines, please visit the VFS Global official website.
*This is a press release issued by Ellerton & Co. for VFS Global.