The “Visa at Your Doorstep” (VAYD) service has seen a dramatic increase in demand as more UK tourists select India as their travel destination, reports VFS Global, a top provider of visa facilitation services.
Understanding ‘Visa at Your Doorstep’
The “Visa at Your Doorstep” service by VFS Global allows applicants to complete their Indian visa application from their preferred location—home, office, or hotel—through a mobile biometric capture, providing a convenient, time-saving alternative to visiting visa centres.
UK Travellers Flock to India
Recent data from the Ministry of Tourism reveals that the United Kingdom ranks among the top three countries for foreign tourist arrivals to India.
British tourists accounted for 9.82% of all foreign arrivals between January and June this year. Overall, foreign tourist arrivals in India have increased by about 64% compared to previous years.
Convenience Drives Demand for Visa Services
VFS Global, the technology provider for the Indian mission in the UK, attributes the growing demand for the VAYD service to the increasing preference for convenience and personalized services.
“Our VAYD service is tailored to meet this rising demand for convenience,” said Anirudh Singh, COO for the Europe and CIS region at VFS Global.
“Our staff, equipped with mobile kits for biometric capture, visit applicants at their preferred locations, whether it’s their workplace, hotel, or home. This approach enhances the travel experience, allowing travellers to focus on their plans rather than on tedious paperwork.”
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Case Study: South Shore Productions
UK-based television company South Shore Productions recently used the VAYD service for a group of 14 staff members planning a trip to India for a documentary on England cricket legend Freddie Flintoff.
“Our team found it extremely helpful,” said a company spokesperson. “VFS Global staff came to our office to process the visas, saving us the hassle of visiting a visa centre. The passports were returned with visas promptly.”
Benefits of the Visa at Your Doorstep Service
The Visa at Your Doorstep service allows applicants to complete the Indian visa application process without visiting a VFS Global visa centre in the UK. The service particularly helps businesses and production houses that need to obtain visas for multiple people simultaneously.
Key Benefits of the VAYD Service:
- Convenience: Get your visa processed at your chosen location.
- Time-saving: No need to visit a visa centre.
- Personalized Service: Suitable for groups and corporate travellers.
VFS Global offers an optional form-filling service to prevent rejections from missing key details, ensuring a smoother process for travellers from the UK to India.
Conclusion
As UK visitors continue to choose India as their preferred destination, services like VAYD offer a hassle-free visa experience, catering to the modern traveller’s need for convenience and efficiency.
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