Traveling for Science: How and where to apply for Schengen visa in the Philippines
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Most of the time, visa applications are done in embassies. For Schengen visa application, especially if you will be mainly staying in the Netherlands, Poland, or Latvia, your application will be processed by an application center. In the Philippines, Schengen visa application for these countries are outsourced to VFS Global (VFS stands for Visa Facilitation Services). VFS Global application center is located in Makati city. Their full address is: Ecoplaza Building, Mezzanine Floor Don Chino Roces Ave, Extension, Makati 1231 Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines ● Schedule an appointment Before going to VFS Global, you need to schedule an appointment online. You can visit the following link to schedule your appointment: https://row1.vfsglobal.com/GlobalAppointment/Account/RegisteredLogin ● Prepare for the appointment When your appointment has been set, make sure to print out your appointment letter. This is emailed to you right after you have scheduled onli