Italian embassy to open visa center

MANILA, Philippines - The Italian embassy has announced that starting March 18, visa applications for individuals or groups traveling to Italy may be filed through its new VIA Center located at Unit 901, One Corporate Plaza, Arnaiz St. (formerly Pasay Road) in Makati City.

The center is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., but visa applications will be received up to 2 p.m. only.

To ensure efficient processing, applicants are requested to submit completed application forms and all other document requirements pertinent to the type of visa being applied for.

For more information, contact its call center at (632) 845-9200 or visit www.via.ph.