Consultancy firm solves visa application woes of Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines -- Immigration and visa consultancy firm Global Visas expressed its commitment to make visa application hassle-free for Filipinos who would want to emigrate or visit a foreign country.

The company said Filipinos are a "world-savvy people" but a critical hurdle for most of them looking to go abroad, however, is the tedious and sometimes nerve-wracking visa application process.

Global Visas cited a previous report by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas in 2011 that there were 10.4 million Filipinos in permanent, temporary or irregular status abroad, about 11 percent of the projected 93.9 million total Philippine population in the same year.

The firm said given a chance, one in every five Filipinos would want to emigrate or visit a foreign country.

Global Visas said the challenge of putting together the right documents and properly lodging an application for visa to one’s destination country could easily lead to discouragement and despair. Thus the company recognized a global need for expertise in this area. 

Global Visas opened its head office in London in 1996 and now has 250 immigration experts worldwide, including 51 in its Cebu operation which started in October 2010.

The Cebu office has facilitated the issuance of about 200 visas of various categories to various countries since its launch.

Global Visas Cebu has won for its clients the most difficult battles as far as visa facilitation is concerned, including that of Maritess Sejas, who successfully reapplied with Global Visas advice after being denied visa issuance several times. 

The expertise of the Global Visas team allows it to deliver quality service in the lodgment of spousal, fiancé, tourist and working visas. 

Aida Abarquez was awarded a multiple-entry visa to the USA as a result of a Global Visas – guided application.  She is now able to make more visits to her husband who is working there.

The company holds the distinct advantage of having personnel in destination countries as well as constant updating of visa regulations in these areas:  the USA, Canada, UK and other parts of Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Asian territories.

Global Visas is banking on its core values of expertise, honesty, integrity, reliability, pursuit of excellence and passion for what it does. 

Aside from making visa application hassle-free, its suite of solutions includes assistance with preparing for employment, advice on relocation options, shipping, banking and foreign exchange, among others.