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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Anupriya Bishnoi Asian countries have firmly established their lead on the Henley Passport Index, the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. For the third consecutive year, Japan has secured the top spot on the index …
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Reaching the milestone of processing 200 million visa applications globally since its inception, VFS Global is increasing its outreach to travel partners for process-related information to ensure they are well-equipped. Manas Dwivedi Q. What are your thoughts on achieving this milestone? This milestone is the result of the continued faith …
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