As lockdowns across the world lift and borders slowly reopen, VFS Global’s Visa Application Centres are resuming operations across the globe once approved by the Central government, Embassies/Consulates as well as the local authorities. It has taken a slew of measures to ensure adherence to WHO and local government guidelines. …
Read More »VFS Global starts limited operations
In a bid to get business going as the world starts to open, VFS Global has resumed operations, albeit restricted. Countries for which visa services have begun are United Kingdom, Italy, UAE, Turkey, Ireland, Belarus, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Norway, Portugal and South Korea. Applicants will have to schedule an appointment …
Read More »How the travel ecosystem may evolve in the ‘new’ normal
Even though the Covid-19 pandemic has affected the expected growth in the tourism and travel industry, one cannot deny the indispensable role travel still plays in our lives and in the economy of many countries. Travel will bounce back as borders start opening up again, but the way one travels …
Read More »Vietnam eVisa on arrival
On the occasion of Vietnam’s Vice President’s, Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh, visit to India, VFS Global and the Embassy of Vietnam in India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation for tourism promotion and facilitation of human mobility. Manas Dwivedi VFS Global, in an exclusive partnership with the Embassy …
Read More »Jewar airport to ease traffic
As Delhi’s international airport strives to cater to the growing traffic, a second airport in the region, in Jewar, will be a relief. It will accommodate both passenger and cargo operations. Anil Mathur The upcoming Jewar International Airport in Greater Noida (a city in Uttar Pradesh that shares its border …
Read More »VFS Global ready for the big rush
In an exclusive interaction with TRAVTALK, Sanjeet Joher, Head – South Asia, VFS Global, shared details on initiatives taken by them to stay fully-prepared ahead of the peak travel season. While its visa application centres will serve agents through counters meant exclusively for them, timings have also been extended for …
Read More »E-visa to all regions of Russia?
After offering free e-visa to Indian tourists travelling to four regions of the Russian Federation, including St. Petersburg, Leningrad, Kaliningrad and Far East region, Russia is going to further simplify the process by offering an e-visa facility to all regions of the Federation by 2021. Manas Dwivedi The Federal Agency …
Read More »VFS’ Italy Global app from Feb
VFS Global, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, will launch the ‘Italy Global’ App on February 1, to facilitate a seamless visa process for Indian travellers heading to the European nation or those interested in doing business there. Anupriya Bishnoi The previous year was a record one for …
Read More »Polish visa in Delhi & Mumbai
The Embassy of Republic of Poland in India and VFS Global have signed a contract under which the latter will provide visa services for Poland in India through its centres in Delhi and Mumbai. Manas Dwivedi Residents of India can now apply for a Polish visa through VFS Global. Its …
Read More »SA tests e-visa for India
In an effort to double its numbers from India by 2030, South Africa’s tourism ministry recently announced an e-visa regime for Indian passport holders on a pilot basis. The project was launched in the fourth week of January 2020. Hazel Jain South African Tourism recently concluded the 17th edition of …
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