VFS Global's new Indonesia Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) platform, is now available for nationals of all the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including Japan. 

VFS Global has launched its new user-friendly and efficient online platform to make Indonesia’s Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) application process seamless for travellers, promote…

VFS Global, the world’s outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic mission worldwide was appointed to deliver Moldova visas in India.

VFS Global, the outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has crossed the 300 million applications milestone.

Residents of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote D’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Seychelles, travelling to the UK can now book appointments to submit their visa…

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services and Resident Permit Services in 32 countries including India.

Effective 7 October 2024, residents of Qatar can submit their Hungary visa applications from a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha.

Further highlighting the organisation's commitment to its people and practices, VFS Global has been Great Place To Work® Certified™ in the UAE and KSA (from September 2024 to September…

VFS Global has been appointed to manage submission and collection for Algeria visa applications in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Residents of Qatar can now apply for their Bulgaria visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha.

VFS Global, in association with the Embassy of Japan in the UAE and Consulate-General of Japan in Dubai, has opened Japan Visa Application Centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai on 1 August 2024.

The company will develop all AI solutions within its advanced Development Centres located in Mumbai, Dubai, and Berlin

With the growing demand for international travel over the past few years, VFS Global has witnessed a 15% surge in visa applications in 2023 v/s 2022, and a whopping 145% growth since borders…

VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions appoints GB Srithar as the Head of Tourism Services effective 01…

VFS Global is bringing France visa services closer to home for the residents of Qatar through its new France Visa Application Centre in Doha.

VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, significantly added to its business footprint in 2023.

Emirates has exclusively partnered with VFS Global to introduce a pre-approved visa on arrival facility for Indian passport holders who have booked their travel with the airline.

VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, proudly announces its remarkable achievement of securing a rating of…

VFS Global, which has been a trusted partner for the UK Government since 2003, has won the  global contract for overseas UK visa and Citizenship services.

VFS Global has appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as its Chief Financial Officer effective  01 November 2023.

Continuing its trusted partnership with the Thailland government, VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions…

The MoU was officially signed by Hareb Al Mheiri, Executive Director of ADRO and Atul Marwah, Chief Operating Officer – MENA, VFS Global.

Residents of Qatar can now apply for their Portugal visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha located at Levels 1 & 2, Al Nuaimi Building, Oqba Ibn Nafie Street, Airport…

VFS Global to organise scattered tours to collect passport renewal applications & Documents Attestations for Indian communities residing in the remote locations of the central, eastern…

Taking a step ahead in its commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), VFS Global has appointed Tariq Ahmad as its first-ever Head of Empowerment and Inclusion for UAE.

VFS Global the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions shared new milestones in its sustainability journey

The forged documents were allegedly provided by two Delhi-based agents in exchange of INR 30,000 to INR 55,000.

VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, partnered with the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) and the…

VFS Global answers Frequently Asked Questions around Visa in 2023 capturing important details like VFS Global’s role in the visa process, typical turnaround timeline for visas, clarity on…

The Estonia Ministry of Foreign Affairs has mandated VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, to provide visa…

VFS Global has observed steady increase in demand for Thai e-Visa on arrival applications from India. Between March 2022, (when the Indian government restarted scheduled international…

VFS Global opened an India Visa Application Centre (IVAC) for the Indian High Commission in central London to help deal with the surge in demand for visa applications since the opening of…

The Thailand government has renewed its pan-India visa processing mandate with VFS Global.

Nationals of the 75 eligible countries can apply for their Indonesia Visa on Arrival (VoA) through VFS Global by submitting their documents and paying the fees online.

Starting of Thailand eVOA services through VFS Global is expected to offer great convenience to customers travelling to Thailand

The data reflects the significant contribution of VFS Global’s Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), an exclusive visa application processing facility for Emirates Airline passengers

VFS Global has resumed UAE tourist visa services for Indians

Supporting the government’s efforts to strengthen the country during crises, VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and…

VFS Global announced the launch of first official and exclusive electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA) digital solution for the convenience and comfort of travellers to Vietnam. Eligible…

In a key environmental initiative, VFS Global, the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, is discontinuing…

Residents of Sri Lanka travelling to Lithuania can now apply for their visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the capital city of Colombo. Prior to this, customers had to…

In order to cope with the peak travel season demand ahead for visas in the South Asia region, VFS Global, the largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and…

In an expansion drive to meet the growing travel demand and to offer an enhanced visa application experience with an automated and seamless process, VFS Global officially inaugurated its…

VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in Mumbai to cater to travellers visiting the European country. H.E. Julius Pranevicius, ambassador of Lithuania to India and Giedrius…

VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in New Delhi to cater to travellers from India visiting the European country. Julius Pranevičius, ambassador of Lithuania to India and…

VFS Global is extending its business hours to include Saturdays, with an aim to provide more flexibility to student visa applicants to the UK. The new ‘Student Saturdays’ initiative is…

VFS Global, a visa outsourcing and technology partner for several governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has achieved another milestone by processing a record 200 million visa…

The German Embassy announced the opening of a new visa application centre in Kuwait in a move aimed at bringing greater efficiency to visa application processing services and enhanced…

Technology and has service provider VFS Global unveiled a new joint visa application centre in the Saudi capital of Riyadh this week.

The Embassy of the Republic of Sudan in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today announced the opening of its first ever visa application centre in the world in Riyadh in partnership with VFS…

The initiative, introduced by Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia,’ is part of its ongoing global promotion under ‘This Land is Calling’ and highlights the country’s…

Alton Aviation Consultancy reports another year of record growth in 2024 and looks forward to meeting the rising demand for high-quality aviation consulting services for this year.

As South Africa and India commemorate 30 years of robust diplomatic relations and democracy, the Honourable Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, will embark on a significant visit to…

Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas for Visit, Study and Work categories in the year ending June 2024, said Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India,…

Goa Tourism's participation at ITB Asia 2024 was a successful endeavour, marked by strategic dialogues, high-profile visits, and extensive global networking. 

CzechTourism successfully concluded a three-city roadshow in India, its first since the pandemic, to boost travel interest to Czechia. Held from October 7-10, the roadshow visited Delhi,…

A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that Oceania’s Travel & Tourism sector could inject an additional US$112BN to the region’s economy by 2034, bringing…

The latest report from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) hints that Oceania’s travel and tourism sector could boost the Asia-Pacific economy by US$112 billion by the end of the…

In partnership with Visit Qatar, VFS Global’s Tourism Services Unit presents the second edition of the ‘Qatar Incentive Programme’ for 2024, exclusively for travel agents and tour operators…

Robust pent-up demand for outbound travel from India for the first time went past the pre-pandemic levels in H1 2024 (January to June 2024).

VFS Global’s Visa At Your Doorstep solution, which provides visa application services at the applicant’s home or office, has witnessed a 20% growth in demand from travellers, both from…

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260BN to the…

Sumanth Kapoor, Head – KSA and Bahrain, VFS Global shares simple tips for that seamless visa application journey.

UAE residents with travel plans to Europe will be getting relief on two fronts – airfares to major destinations in the EU are dropping. And, just as important, the Schengen visa processing…

Through a series of high-profile international events, including the 8Wonder music festival (showcasing headliners Maroon 5 and Charlie Puth) and the Vinpearl DIC Legends Vietnam 2023 golf…

The newly opened Centre operated by VFS Global, was inaugurated on 18 December 2023 by  Soumya ZELMAT, Consul of France in Abu Dhabi.

At its Global Summit in Kigali , the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the African Travel & Tourism sector could add US$168BN to…

While the neon-lit streetscapes are so synonymous with the destination, beyond the bright lights, travellers can discover a whole other world of old urban neighbourhoods, precious temples,…

The Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) has launched a global initiative to train and support professionals from the travel industry, enabling them to become "Israeli Specialists" through a…

The Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, India, launched its new and spacious visa application centres in Chennai and Bengaluru starting 1 September 2023 for the…

The meteoric surge in outbound travel from India has opened a gateway for not just globe-trotting Indians but also for a shadowy underbelly of scam artists.

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa  to address the sector’s vast potential…

by: Dmytro Makarov | The Chairman of WTTC is seen by tourism leaders as the face for the largest private travel & tourism companies. Full article: Five Candidates but only one logical…

Astrid Gobardhan, data privacy officer, VFS Global shares five industry trends on data privacy this year.

British high commissioner to India Alex Ellis issued an alert for a UK visa scam pointing out that fraudulent visas are on the rise on the internet, which are handed to the applicants using…

Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has made numerous representations and sent letters to the Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs and External Affairs requesting them for restoration…

The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…

Some 500 delegates and speakers from India are now in Kuching for the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) Convention 2022 being held at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)

2022 has been an exceptional year for travel, with the demand for international sojourns soaring well beyond the traditional peak seasons we see every year. With visas being your first…

Indian travellers can now apply for a short term (C-3) visa which allows foreigners to stay up to 90 days for marketing research, travel, visiting relatives, meetings or similar reasons

India’s positioning as Dubai’s largest source market remains the key focus at the upcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022

Currently travellers from 70 nationalities are eligible to travel to Azerbaijan with travel restriction likely to open for other markets

From 28 June, UK Visas and Immigration has begun a phased resumption of services at Visa Application Centres in Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia (Al Khobar, Jeddah, Riyadh) and the UAE (Abu…

Sandals and Beaches Resorts is hosting a week-long series of virtual fam trips in Antigua, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, St Lucia, the Bahamas, and Turks & Caicos, as part of the…

VFS Global has launched the mobile biometrics (Visa at your doorstep) service for Italian visa customers across India, enabling them to submit applications, documents and enrol…

As part of the endeavour to support the initiative by the National Identity Management Commission’s (NIMC) to enrol Nigerian adults and children into the National Identity Database…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia and VFS Global have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the common objective of providing easier access to Georgia for travellers…

Now, the Silicon Valley and startup hub of India has more access to Slovakia as the country has unveiled its visa application centre in Bengaluru. The centre in Bengaluru was formally…

As digital technologies transform most industries and our daily lives, the process of digitalization hasn’t just become a necessity, but a somewhat, urgent reality across business lines.

Travellers heading to Ireland from the UAE will have their lives made that little bit easier with the opening of VFS Global’s new Visa Application Centre in Dubai, UAE in partnership with…

The Italian Embassy, in partnership with VFS Global, inaugurated a new visa application centre in Manama, Bahrain to facilitate processing of Italian visas.

VFS Global and Ireland launch dedicated visacentre in Abu Dhabi

Israel, for the second consecutive year, has broken its tourism record of Indian arrivals reaching an all-time high of 31% growth from January to December, 2017 with around 60,000 Indian…

To encourage more Indian travellers to visit the country, Israel has simplified the visa application procedure for Indian citizens. The relaxed visa rule involves less documentation for…

A Premium Application Centre offering personalised services for UK visa applicants, enabling them to submit UK visa applications at short notice, has been opened by the UK Home Office’s…