THE newly established Visa Processing Center (VPC) of the Bureau of Immigration is revolutionizing the visa application system by processing over 3,000 applications a month.
The new setup significantly streamlined and simplified the visa processing for all foreign nationals holding temporary residence visas, 13a visas, permanent resident visas, 9g visas, and missionary visas.
“The substantial improvement in the visa processing system is a key initiative by Immigration Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado, aimed at simplifying procedures and eliminating obstacles for businesses engaging with foreign partners in the country,” BI spokesperson Dana Sandoval told Manila Standard.
The VPC was established in February 2024 through Immigration Memorandum Circular 2024-02 to streamline and enhance the efficiency of visa order processing with the agency.