VFS Global

Appointments

UK eVisa rollout transforms visa application process

Dubai

Philippine officials and VFS Global launch contract verification services in Dubai

Officials from the Philippine Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and VFS Global formally inaugurated the new Contract Verification Centre (CVC) in Dubai earlier this week.

Exclusives

Why your visa is still delayed—and how AI is changing the application process

Ask any traveller what the biggest challenges they’ve faced are, and you can be sure that visa application will be in the top five of the list.

Philippines

VFS: visa applications from Philippines up 8% in 2025

VFS Global reports that visa application volumes from the Philippines rose by eight percent year on year in 2025.

Cultural Tourism

VFS Global opens new visa centre in Kuwait

Europe

VFS Global awarded global contract to process visas to Slovakia

VFS Global has been awarded a global contract to process visa applications to Slovakia. The five-year contract, awarded by the

India

VFS Global Academy opens its skill training academy in Ahmedabad

VFS Global Foundation inaugurated its skill training centre in Ahmedabad, marking a significant step in its commitment to empower local

Indonesia

Indonesia partners with VFS Global to promote “Wonderful Indonesia campaign”

VFS Global has signed a co-branding agreement with the Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Indonesia to strengthen and expand brand

Africa

VFS Global begins passport renewal services for South Africans in Dubai

VFS Global has launched passport renewal services for South African citizens in Dubai, expanding its long-standing partnership with the South African government

Golfing

Bintan Island in Indonesia Woo’s Indian Golfers

Today’s travellers are shifting from traditional sightseeing to experiences that align with their personal passions and lifestyle. One sport emerging

India

VFS Global and TAAI organise Visa Insights Workshop in Hyderabad

In a significant step towards enhancing the visa application experience for Indian travellers, VFS Global, the world’s leading technology services

Associations

WTTC partners with VFS Global to launch ‘Together in Travel’ SME initiative

In a landmark move to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the global travel industry, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched its Together in Travel SME initiative, with VFS Global proudly joining as a Founding Partner

Czech Republic

VFS Global partners with CzechTourism

VFS Global has been appointed as the destination representation partner for CzechTourism in India to showcase Czechia’s diverse travel experiences and unique attractions

Asia

VFS Global: Filipinos may still apply for Japan visas via travel agencies

Filipino travellers applying for Japan visas may still submit their applications through an accredited travel agent even when VFS Global opens its Japanese visa application centre (JVAC) on 7th April.

Global

VFS Global’s new Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival official platform goes live for 97 nationalities

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.