VFS Global

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VFS Global processes its 300 millionth application

News Desk 1 28/11/2024 0

VFS Global, the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has crossed the 300 million applications milestone. It is notable that the last 100 million applications have been achieved in the past 5 years despite the

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The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa services and Resident Permit Services

News Desk 1 30/10/2024 0

VFS Global has worked with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland since 2010 and under the new agreement will continue to provide Schengen short terms visa services and Residence permit services including biometric enrolment in 32 countries across 10 regions. Since 2010, VFS Global has handled more than 8.5 million visa applications on behalf […]

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VFS Global wins Hungary visa services contract in nine additional countries across four regions, including Qatar

News Desk 2 11/10/2024 0

Effective 7 October 2024, residents of Qatar can submit their Hungary visa applications from a VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha. The centre was inaugurated by Ms. Boglárka Szvétecz, Consul, Embassy of Hungary in the State of Qatar, Mr. Ádám Éva, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Hungary in the State of Qatar and […]

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VFS Global certified Great Place to Work in the UAE and KSA; Ranks high on employee value creation

News Desk 1 07/10/2024

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 2025). The company has also secured the certification in India, China and Philippines this year, truly highlighting the company’s focus on creating a welcoming and supportive

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The Qatar Incentive Programme for UAE Travel Agents returns in its second edition bringing more opportunities for travellers

News Desk 1 27/08/2024

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 from the UAE. The initiative highlights the significance of the UAE market for Qatar and aims to boost the country’s tourism sector. Qatar stands as a must-visit […]

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Demand for at-home visa services increases by 20%; trend shifting towards families and individuals

News Desk 1 12/08/2024

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 Middle East and within the UAE, in the first half of 2024. This year, VFS Global added Bulgaria, Croatia and Japan to the list of countries […]

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VFS Global brings Bulgaria visa application services closer to home for Qatar residents

News Desk 1 07/08/2024

Residents of Qatar can now apply for their Bulgaria visas at the VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Doha. Inaugurated on 05, August 2024, the centre will accept documents for short-term and long-term visas, as well as requests for the legalisation of Police Clearance Certificates to Bulgaria. The contract for VFS Global to provide Bulgaria […]

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VFS Global introduces Japan visa services for UAE residents

News Desk 1 01/08/2024

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. Mr. IMANISHI Jun, Consul General of Japan to Dubai and the Northern Emirates inaugurated the Visa Application Centre in Dubai. VFS Global’s […]

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Planning your next international trip for the summer? Check out 6 simple steps to get your visa on time!

News Desk 2 04/06/2024

There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as embarking on an international journey, immersing yourself in diverse cultures, and creating lasting memories. Yet, amidst the excitement of planning and packing, securing your visa often goes unnoticed. Whether your travels are for leisure, business, or education, obtaining the necessary visa is the crucial first step to

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VFS Global forms partnership with Responsible AI Institute to Champion Ethical AI Development

News Desk 2 29/04/2024

VFS Global, a leading outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, proudly announces its partnership with the Responsible AI Institute (RAI Institute). The RAI Institute, a prestigious non-profit organization based in the USA, is dedicated to fostering responsible AI practices within organizations. Through this

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VFS Global inaugurates state-of-the-art Joint Visa Application Centre premises in Algeria, serving 11 countries

News Desk 1 11/03/2024

Visa services for Austria, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine are now available to the residents of Algeria at the new VFS Global premises located at 1 Tripoli Street Hussein Dey, Algiers. Travellers can apply for their long and short stay visas to these 11 countries at the new state-of-the-art centre. […]

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VFS Global witnesses 15% increase in visa volume in 2023

News Desk 1 08/03/2024

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 reopened post-pandemic. Popular destinations preferred by travellers from UAE in 2023 were Canada, France, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and United […]

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France visa services in Qatar now available through VFS Global

News Desk 1 08/02/2024

VFS Global is bringing France visa services closer to home for the residents of Qatar through its new France Visa Application Centre in Doha. The centre was inaugurated on 08 February 2024 by Patrick Poinsot, First counsellor at the French embassy in Qatar. France visa applicants can now visit this centre located in Level 2, […]

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Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, signs agreement with VFS Global for visa services

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

VFS Global, market leader in the outsourced visa and consular services space for governments,  has entered an agreement with the Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, to provide visa application services through a centre operated within the premises of the Ministry of Commerce headquarters in Riyadh. The agreement was signed in the presence of Eng.  Mohammed […]