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VFS-GLOBAL MANILA TO OPEN JULY 6

6/29/2020

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Manila, Philippines - Applicants of the UK Spouse Visa, UK Fiancée Visa or any other UK Settlement Visas including the UK Visit Visa applying from Manila, Philippines will be glad to know that the visa application centre in the Manila, Philippines will be re-opening this 6 July.

According to the VFS-Global Philippines, it will resume their services this coming Monday.

The visa application centre further reported that, “Customers who were unable to attend an earlier appointment, will be able to log into their account to book a new appointment. Customers who have completed their application on GOV.UK, but didn’t previously book an appointment at the Visa Application Centre, can do so from today.”

This means that all applicants for the UK Spouse Visa, UK Fiancée Visa and other UK Settlement Visa may continue with their application which was left pending when the covid-19 pandemic hit the Philippines and a total lockdown was declared on 17 March.

Despite the resumption of operations, however, the visa application centre cautioned the UK Visa applicants to practice established covid 19 protocols, and reminded the public to follow strict rules for physical distancing.

“Your safety is our priority, so customers visiting our Visa Application Centres may be asked to observe physical distancing, undergo temperature checks or be required to wear facemasks, subject to local authority guidelines. Please note; customers must have an appointment to visit the Visa Application Centre, and we advise customers to confirm their chosen centre remains open on the day of their appointment.”

“Customers exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms, including fever (higher than 37.3 degrees Celsius), cough or difficulty breathing will be helped to reschedule their application submission for another day and will be advised to seek medical attention at the nearest healthcare facility of their choice.”

The visa application centre also noted that some of their special services will not resume since there are other remaining restrictions that are still being implemented in other countries.

“Please also be aware, that due to restrictions still in place globally, we are not currently able to offer the following services: Super Priority Visa, Priority Visa Service (visit), Priority Visa for settlement or migration Service and Walk-in services’” the VFS added

Regarding UK Spouse Visa and UK Fiancée Visa applicants with pending applications lodged with the visa application centre and are waiting for decisions, the VFS said that, “If a decision has been made on your application, and you need to collect your passport from the Visa Application Centre, we will be contacting you to arrange this.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and post updates on this page.

“There are new rules in place for entering the UK because of coronavirus (COVID-19). Please check the latest information before you travel at gov.uk/uk-border-control.”

There was no mention, however, if the Cebu branch of the VFS-Global Philippines will be opening on the same day.
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Cebu City was one of the hardest hit areas in the Philippines lately as the DOH recently issued a statement saying the increase in the covid-19 patients in Cebu is “very much alarming.”
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Visa Application Center operations still suspended

6/7/2020

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Manila, Philippines. Almost there months after the lockdown was announced in the Philippines, ECO Immigration Consultancy will start its operation once again this 15th June.

However, the office will only operate on a per-appointment basis.

This means that applicants planning to apply for the UK Spouse Visa, UK Fiancée Visa, UK Visit Visa or any other type of UK Visa are not allowed to do walk-in consultations and if a prospective applicant wants to visit the office, they will need to make an appointment at least two to three days in advance.

Applicants for the UK Spouse Visa and UK Fiancée Visa and UK Visit Visa are also advised that the Limketkai Bldg. will be implementing the following safety & preventive measures aligned with the objectives of the minimum health standards of the Department of Health to help reduce the transmission of COVID-19:
(1) Checking the body temperature of all upon entering the building premises.
(2) Disinfecting footwear. A footbath soaked with chemical disinfectants has been laid out in the building entrance.
(3) Wearing of face masks at all times within the common areas of the building.
(4) Sanitizing and disinfecting frequently handled objects such as common area door knobs / handles, elevator buttons & stairway handles every 2 hours. All tenants are encouraged to disinfect their respective offices using a solution of zonrox and water (1:9 ratio).
(5) Cleaning of hands often is encouraged.
  1. Alchohol-based hand sanitizer and Isoprophyl Alcohol with 70% solution are available in the lobby guard area.
  2. Liquid soaps are available in the common comfort rooms.
(6) Following physical distancing.
  1. Maximum of 4 passengers in the elevator. The elevator floor is marked by tape to act as guide for the social distancing.
  2. Maintaining distance when buying food in the lobby canteen. Likewise, the floor is marked by tape.
  3. Discouraging congregation of people in the lobby areas.
(7) Restricting entrance of outsiders (i.e. Grab, Lalamove, Messengers, Collectors, Deliveries and Visitors) until the lobby guard area only to protect tenants from potential virus carriers.
  1. All food and non food deliveries will be picked up in the lobby guard area.
  2. Disinfection and sanitations of the goods brought into the building are the primary responsibility of the tenant

Meanwhile, operations at the visa application center here in the Philippines, VFS Global is still suspended. Applicants and other stakeholders are directed to wait for further announcement as to when the operations will be fully operational.

Eco-Friendly will post additional information regarding its operations of the VFS-Global in its succeeding posts.

Stay safe everyone! 

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