Starting April 18, TLS Contact will take over France visa processing in the US, replacing VFS Global. Find out how this change affects visa applicants, passport collection, and processing times.
France is set to expand its visa services in Bangalore by 2026, joining Mumbai, Kolkata, Pondicherry, and New Delhi as a key processing center. This move aims to streamline Schengen visa applications for Indian travellers.
The Consulate General of Italy in Bengaluru, in collaboration with VFS Global, has launched a dedicated visa application centre to streamline services for Indian travelers. Located in Vasanth Nagar, the new facility aims to meet the rising demand for travel to Italy with faster processing and specialized visa services.
VFS Global has been appointed as the new commercial partner for UK visa services in 26 countries, replacing TLScontact. The transition will take place between September 2024 and January 2025. If you are applying for a UK visa from one of the affected countries, you will soon receive email communications from both TLScontact and VFS Global.
VFS Global has secured a contract to provide Hungary visa services in nine additional countries, boosting its partnership with Hungary to a total of 28 nations. Starting October 7, 2024, residents of Qatar can conveniently submit their visa applications at a new center in Doha.
The UK government has announced changes in visa application services, shifting commercial partners in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. Learn how this impacts visa applications, appointments, and fees, with no effect on decision times.
Starting September 1, 2024, VFS Global will begin accepting Algeria visa applications from India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, making the process more accessible with multiple centers and convenient walk-in services. Learn about the available visa types and the simple steps to apply.
India has taken the decision to temporarily halt visa services for Bangladeshi citizens due to the deteriorating political situation in the country. All Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs) have been closed indefinitely following the evacuation of non-essential Indian embassy staff.
Japan visa application centers open in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, offering UAE residents a more convenient way to obtain visas. VFS Global partners with the Japanese Embassy to streamline the process and cater to the growing demand for Japan travel.
BLS International has inaugurated a brand-new visa application centre in Mumbai. The centre is designed to process approximately 1,000 visa applications daily and caters to travellers visiting Spain, Slovakia, Egypt, Gambia, Morocco, and South Korea.
