Hindi ito Marites: Pinoy Schengen visa problems

From copious requirements to agonizing wait times, Filipinos who’ve applied for a Schengen visa know the anxiety-inducing process of convincing European countries’ consulates of their pure intentions for traveling to the continent.

Even Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug’s request for a multiple-entry visa was denied, despite having official business where she was headed. She shares her experience, as well as the context in which Filipinos’ Schengen visa woes exist.

Where does the Philippines stand in terms of its citizens’ access to destinations around the world? Also, did Marites make it to her conference in Germany? – Rappler.com

Presenter, writer: Marites Vitug
Producer, co-writer: JC Gotinga
Videographer: Franz Lopez
Video editor: Jaene Zaplan
Graphic artists: David Castuciano, Marian Hukom
Supervising producer: Beth Frondoso