THE EMBASSY of the Czech Republic has formally opened its new visa application center in Cebu City in partnership with VFS Global, an international outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments.
“The launch of the Czech Republic Visa Application Centre in Cebu City reflects the (Czech Republic) country’s genuine commitment in continuing to bolster people-to-people network between our two friendly nations through tourism, business and culture,” said Czech Ambassador Jaroslav Olša. “As a result of this policy, the Czech Republic will continue to emerge as one of the top European destinations for Philippine tourists.”
Olša said the newly-launched visa center will accommodate the growing demand for visas to different Central European countries among tourists from the Philippines, particularly those going to the Czech Republic.
The Cebu visa application center, inaugurated on June 20, is located at Keppel Center, Samar Loop corner Cardinal Rosales Avenue. The embassy also said it is promoting Czech Republic’s visibility in Cebu, through travel promotions event, highlighting the tourism destinations of Czech Republic in Radisson Blu Hotel. (Joyce Ann Rocamora)
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