VFS Global Announces Extended Ramadan Timings In the UAE

VFS Global, the leading provider of outsourcing and technology services for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has announced a new schedule for its Visa Application Centers in the United Arab Emirates.

The revised schedule includes extended working hours for some centres, aimed at providing greater convenience to visa applicants during the holy month of Ramadan.

Timings for UKVI Visa Application Centres

Location	Monday – Thursday	Friday
Abu Dhabi	8 AM to 3 PM	9 AM to 12.20 PM; 2.20 PM to 3 PM
Dubai	8 AM to 5 PM	9 AM to 12.20 PM; 2.20 PM to 5 PM
Sharjah	8 AM to 3 PM	–

In the UAE, UK visa applicants will have the additional advantage of opting to submit their documents from Premium Application Centres at Radisson Hotels and Resorts in Dubai during the month of Ramadan.

Operating Days	Location	Time
Tuesday	Radisson DAMAC Hotel	9 AM to 2 PM
Thursday	Radisson Red DSO	3 PM to 7 PM
Friday – Saturday	Radisson DAMAC Hotel	7 PM to 7 AM

Timings for Other Visa Application Centres

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Destination Country	Location	Monday – Friday
Canada	Dubai, Abu Dhabi	8 AM to 2 PM
Turkiye	Dubai, Abu Dhabi	9 AM to 3 PM
Ireland and Australia	Abu Dhabi	9 AM to 3 PM
Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Malaysia, Ukraine, Israel	Abu Dhabi	9 AM to 3 PM
South Africa, Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkiye, Malaysia, Belarus, Bulgaria	Dubai	9 AM to 3 PM
Singapore	Dubai	9 AM to 4 PM
Schengen countries*	Dubai	9 AM to 5 PM
Schengen countries*	Abu Dhabi	9 AM to 3 PM
China	Dubai	9 AM to 3 PM

* It is worth noting here that VFS Global offers Schengen visa services for Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands in the UAE.

Philippines ePassport Renewal Centres

Location	Monday – Friday
Abu Dhabi, Dubai	8 AM to 2 PM

Visa At Your Doorstep

Applicants can also opt for our Visa At Your Doorstep service to submit applications from the comfort of their homes or office. Visa At Your Doorstep is available for select destination countries and has trained staff visiting the applicant’s location of choice to complete the process.

Details of the service and its availability are available at Visa at Your Doorstep (vfsglobal.com)

In conclusion, VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist, is committed to providing seamless solutions for visa applications. With extended working hours for select centres during Ramadan, VFS Global is ensuring greater convenience for visa applicants in the UAE.