VFS Global links leadership performance appraisals to sustainability goals

TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 24 May 2022, 9:39 AM

VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, said that the performances of senior management for 2022 will be linked to sustainability targets set for that period. This comes as a defining move as part of Continue Reading

VFS Global reopens BKC VAC in Mumbai ahead of the peak summer season

TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 11 April 2022, 3:15 PM

VFS Global has reopened its visa application centre (VAC) at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ahead of the peak summer season and anticipated demand. The BKC facility is the second VFS Global VAC in Mumbai in addition to its current operational one at Urmi Axis Building, Near Famous Studio, Opposite Dr E Moses Road in Mahalakshmi. […]Continue Reading

VFS Global processes 40,000 UAE visa applications from India since Dubai reopened borders

TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 21 March 2022, 4:07 PM

VFS Global has processed over 40,000 UAE visa applications since Dubai borders reopened in 2021. The data reflects the significant contribution of VFS Global’s Dubai Visa Processing Centre (DVPC), an exclusive visa application processing facility for Emirates Airline passengers, in restoring Dubai-bound travel from India. Dubai recorded 32% year-on-year (YoY) visitor Continue Reading

Blackstone’s acquisition of VFS Global: Will help VFS Global further consolidate its position in the market: Tourism stakeholders

Prasenjit Chakraborty Monday, 13 December 2021, 4:54 PM

Global private equity major Blackstone has acquired VFS Global, the world’s largest visa processing service provider, from Swedish private equity (PE) firm EQT Infrastructure in a USD 1.1-billion deal, pinning hopes on global travel rebound. According to information available, Blackstone will hold a 75 per cent stake in the company; the balance will be held […]Continue Reading

VFS Global wins ‘Best in Future of Digital Infrastructure’ Award at IDC Future of Enterprise Awards

TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 28 September 2021, 10:20 AM

VFS Global was named one of the 32 award-winning companies out of over 1,000 entries submitted by nearly 700 end-user organisations across the Asia/Pacific region. The recognition holds special significance since the award-winning initiative was conceptualised and rolled out amid the pandemic. According to IDC, the benchmarks of the awards were chosen based on their […]Continue Reading

Discerning travellers choose health, safety & convenience for visa applications: VFS Global

TBM Staff - Mumbai Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 2:29 PM

With international travel opening in a phased manner amidst pandemic-induced restrictions being lifted, data analysis of visas processed over the past six months indicate the emergence of a discerning set of travellers opting for premium services for a safe and convenient travel experience. This trend comes to light as a result of a significant increase […]Continue Reading