14 May 2024

Biometrics Collection in Davao City: Now Open!
As announced by the Australian Embassy in the Philippines, VFS Global, the Australian Department of Home Affairs service delivery partner for Asia, including the Philippines commences its biometric collection and other services in Davao City last April 29, 2024. VFS Global is the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments. This enables them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment (reference: services.vfsglobal.com).
The VFS Global-operated Australian Biometric Collection Center in Davao is located at Unit No. FES08, 2nd Floor, Alfresco Area Felcris Centrale, Barangay 40-D Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City, Philippines. It is important to note that VFS Global provides a wide range of services aimed at enhancing customer experience in public services with an automated and seamless process. However, VFS Global does not play any part in the decision-making process behind visa applications being granted or denied.
This is indeed great news for the Davaoeños and the whole of Mindanao as visa applicants no longer need to travel to Manila or Cebu for biometrics collection. In addition, this move from the Australian Government and VFS Global will surely provide convenience for those who are applying for Australian visas that require biometrics collection.
To know more about these changes or if you have any inquiries about Australian visas, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.