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Mates International Manila vs Visa Plaza Philippines

2026 comparison · Philippines

Mates International Manila
📍 Manila, Philippines
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1 destinationsFree for students
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Visa Plaza Philippines
📍 Manila, Philippines
4.0
/5
★★★★☆
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5 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Visa Plaza Philippines scores higher

Visa Plaza Philippines leads with a 4.0/5 rating vs 0.0/5 — a 4.0-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

Mates International Manila
Visa Plaza Philippines
Overall Rating
4.0
Visa
Communication
3.0
Visa
Transparency
3.0
Visa
Speed
3.0
Visa
Professionalism
3.0
Visa
Visa Guidance
3.0
Visa
Value for Money
3.0
Visa

At a glance

Mates International ManilaVisa Plaza Philippines
Overall rating—4.0/5
Reviews01
LocationManila, PhilippinesManila, Philippines
Founded——
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations1 countries5 countries

Pros & cons

Mates International Manila
✓ What students love
  • ✓Covers South Korea and Germany alongside Australia, Canada, and NZ — unusual and valuable for students with non-traditional destination interests
  • ✓Free counselling covering the full student journey from course selection to post-arrival support
  • ✓BGC/Taguig office convenient for students in Manila's southern business district
  • ✓17+ years of operation since 2007 — proven longevity
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Taguig location is less central than Makati or Ortigas offices of competitors
  • ✗Institutional partnership details for South Korea and Germany should be verified
  • ✗Limited publicly published track record data for visa success rates by destination
Visa Plaza Philippines
✓ What students love
  • ✓Visa documentation specialist focus may deliver stronger technical visa support than general counselling agencies
  • ✓Likely experienced with Philippines-specific visa complexity for Australian, Canadian, and UK student visas
  • ✓Local Manila presence for face-to-face consultation
  • ✓Dual visa/study focus suits students who have already chosen their institution and need visa-only support
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗No publicly verifiable website or formal accreditation information
  • ✗Visa-processing focus may mean weaker academic guidance for course or institution selection
  • ✗Limited independent track record data available
  • ✗Students needing comprehensive study counselling should use alongside a full-service agency
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★

“Visa Plaza Philippines made the process of applying to USA much less stressful than I expected. The staff were patient with my questions even when I asked the same thing more than …”

— Verified student · Visa Plaza Philippines

Study destinations

Mates International Manila — 1 destination
Australia
Visa Plaza Philippines — 5 destinations
AustraliaCanadaUnited KingdomUSANew Zealand
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose Mates International Manila if…
Mates International Manila

Filipino students considering study in South Korea or Germany alongside more traditional destinations like Australia, Canada, or New Zealand.

Choose Visa Plaza Philippines if…
Visa Plaza Philippines

Filipino students who prioritise strong visa documentation support and are comfortable managing the study counselling aspect themselves or in parallel with another agency.

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