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VFS Global

Written by  Rachit Agrawal, MBA

Published on Thu, June 25, 2020 11:46 AM   Updated on Thu, July 22, 2021 10:25 AM   12 mins read

VFS Global, also known as VISA FACILITATION SERVICES, is a commercial company working in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs to provide support services to people applying to enter different countries. It is a visa application center, where any person wishes to travel abroad for any purpose can submit their complete visa application form, supporting documents and biometric data, if any.

VFS Global offers varieties of services so as to make visa applying service as simple and swift as possible. These services include:

  • In case you need form assistance service VFS Global is there to help
  • Courier services, SMS service, and premium Lounge services also provided by VFS Global.

Your Visa application will be processed by VFS Global and to accept or reject the visa will be decided by the Department Of Home Affairs. VFS Global and its staff don’t play any role in the outcome of the visa application. VFS Global is only a service provider to ensure that your visa application is correctly filled or not.

TypePrivate company
FoundedMumbai, Maharashtra, India 
HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleZubin Karkaria (CEO)
Number of employees8790 (31 July 2018)
ParentEQT Partners
Websitewww.vfsglobal.com

VFS GLOBAL FOR CANADA

VFS CANADA is a part of VFS Global, which has been given a contract to render Visa services. VFS Global is the exclusive service provider for the Government of Canada, which provides support services to visa applicants in India. But, the decision to accept or refuse a visa application is made by immigration officers of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), following Canada’s Immigration Policies.

VFS Global is not an agent or an official body of IRCC. It only helps people who wish to apply for Canada for any purpose. They only see whether an application is fully filled or not, what all you need, so that there is less scope to reject an application. VFS Global has no impact over the final response to an application

  1. VFS Canada a part of VFS Global.
  2. VFS Global is not an agent
  3. Only help people in visa applications
  4. Rejection or acceptance of Visa is not in their hands.

VFS Global Canada Tracking

Tracking is a system where you can track your visa application. VFS Canada Tracking is a feature that helps visa applicants to track its visa application. In the world of digitization, this feature is very useful because it helps to save the time of its applicants and give hassle-free services.

Also, it gives an update about its applicants’ application on the phone or computer. Whenever you go to VFS Global and apply for a visa, on the successful submission of your document, you will get a unique tracking ID, which helps you to track your visa application.

VFS Global GERMANY

Germany is a part of Europe. One who wishes to visit Europe has to obtain a Schengen Visa. It is a very short stay visa allowing its holders to travel throughout the Schengen areas. Germany is one of the Schengen countries. A Schengen visa obtained from the embassy or the consulate of the country where the main purpose of travel lies.

VFS Global helps its visa applicants in form submission and guide them about the documents required, photo specification, visa fees, visa processing time.

Photograph background should be of white color and not older than six months.

Any incomplete or false information can lead to delay in processing time, so to ensure to get quick visa VFS global is there for everyone.

VFS GLOBAL ITALY

VFS Global is the official partner of the Embassy of Italy. They provide visa and immigration services to Italian countries. They have an Italy application center in LONDON& MANCHESTER. Also, they have an Italy application center in EDINBURGH.

Jurisdiction of the consulate General of Italy in London, Edinburgh entertains applications for Italy.

If you want to apply for a visa for Italy appointment to VFS Global is mandatory, which must be booked through GERRY’S CALL CENTRE on 0518439348. 

They are partnering with Governments across the world, so support visa applicants through the entire application process.

VFS FRANCE

VFS Global manages visa application center for the Embassy of France, where one can submit a completed visa application form, supporting documents like identity proofs, bank statements, etc. and biometric data. However, it is not easy to get France visa. You are required to fulfill all the requirements of the French Embassy while filling a form.

Documents required for French visa from India

  • Original passport: it should be valid for a minimum three months after the trip and should have a minimum of 2 blank pages
  • Photocopies of your permanent address and passport size photographs
  • Photocopies of visas for US, UK if any

VFS INDIA

VFS Global was established in Mumbai, INDIA, in 2001. By 2005, VFS Global has acquired 11 contracts with the government, including countries like the UK, Australia, and Canada. The company earns its revenue from the fees paid by applicants for their visas. In 2007, the company obtained the first global account from UK VISAS AND IMMIGRATION for operation across 33 countries.

It is based in India and headquarters in Dubai, with offices in 147 countries. VFS Global India has processed almost 25 million applications until now. For all visas and citizenship queries related to visa applications and visa requirements, contact on VFS Global helpline on:

India and calling internationally: +91-22-67866006

Nepal: 1800 0910117

Bhutan: +9752338282

VFS DELHI

VFS Global Delhi is located at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Cannaught Place, New Delhi 110001. Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm. Their service fee includes like applicant fee, they charge INR 1248, and for additional document submission, they charge INR 874. They accept CC/DD, cash, or DD.

THINGS TO REMEMBER

  • Always arrive 15 minutes before your appointment
  • Bring all supporting documents
  • Children below 18 years need to accompanied by an adult
  • If in case you miss your scheduled appointed date, you need to take a new appointment within 24 hours.
  • No Mehandi is allowed because this creates a problem in taking biometrics.

VFS BANGLORE

VFS Global Bangalore is located at Tech Park No 11 first floor O’ Shaughnessy Road; Langford Town Banglore 560025Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Their service fee includes like applicant fee, they charge INR 1758, and for additional document submission, they charge INR 874. They accept CC/DD, cash or Demand draft only for Visa fee.

  • Security regulations are very strict.
  • Mobile phones are permitted but must be in silent or switched off mode.
  • Photography is not allowed
  • No sharp objects are allowed
  • 24 hour CCTV surveillance.

VFS MUMBAI

VFS Global Mumbai is located at 3rd Floor, Urmi Axis Building, Behind Famous Studio, Mahalaxmi (West), Mumbai Maharashtra 400 011 India. Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Their service fee includes like applicant fee, they charge INR 1587, and for additional document submission, they charge INR 874. They accept CC/DD, cash or Demand draft only for Visa fee.

  • Mobile phones are permitted but must be in silent or switched off mode.
  • Photography is not allowed
  • No sharp objects are allowed
  • Children below 18 years must accompany with an elder.
  • Carry all documents

VFS GLOBAL CHENNAI

VFS Global Chennai has located Fagun Towers, Third Floor No 74, Ethiraj Salai, Egmore, Chennai 600 008. Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Their service fee includes like applicant fee, they charge INR 1587, and for additional document submission, they charge INR489. They accept CC/DD, cash or Demand draft only for Visa fee.

  • Mobile phones are permitted but must be in silent or switched off mode.
  • Photography is not allowed
  • No sharp objects are allowed
  • Children below 18 years must accompany with an elder.
  • Carry all documents

VFS HYDERABAD

VFS Global Hyderabad located at 8-2-700, Ground floor, Srida Anushka Pride,

Banjara Hills, Road no. 12, Hyderabad Telangana 500034, INDIA. Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Their service fee includes like applicant fee, they charge INR 1248, and for additional document submission, they charge INR874. They accept CC/DD, cash or Demand draft only for Visa fee.

  • Mobile phones are permitted but must be in silent or switched off mode.
  • Photography is not allowed
  • No sharp objects are allowed
  • Children below 18 years must accompany with an elder.
  • Carry all documents

VFS PUNE

VFS Global PUNE located at 4th Floor, F Core Marvel Edge, Near Bajaj Finserv, Viman Nagar, Pune 411014. Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Their service fee includes like for applicant fee, they charge INR 1636(LOGISTIC FEE) AND for an applicant who has already provided fingerprints (WITHIN 59 MONTHS) is INR1478. They accept CC/DD, cash or Demand draft only for Visa fee.

  • Mobile phones are permitted but must be in silent or switched off mode.
  • Photography is not allowed
  • No sharp objects are allowed
  • Children below 18 years must accompany with an elder.
  • Carry all documents

VFS GLOBAL AHMEDABAD

VFS Global Ahmedabad is located at First Floor, Emerald House, First Floor, Emerald House, Near Parimal Garden Cross Road, Off C G Road Ahmedabad Gujarat 380006 India. Their office remains open from 9 am to 4 pm (Monday to Friday). Their service fee includes like for applicant fee they charge INR 

Fee: INR 6300/-

Child between 6-12 – INR 3200/

VFS Logistics Fee – 1103/- 

Mode of Payment: Cash

  • Security regulations are very strict.
  • Mobile phones are permitted but must be in silent or switched off mode.
  • Photography is not allowed
  • No sharp objects are allowed
  • 24 hour CCTV surveillance.

VFS GLOBAL APPLICATION TRACKING

You will receive an email update when your decision has been returned to the Visa Application Centre. If you can’t access email easily or would like more detailed tracking information, you may also be able to get updates by SMS sent directly to your phone. Check whether this service is available at the Visa Application Centre you are visiting.

You can also use the Reference Number present on the invoice/receipt issued by the Visa Application Centre along with your last name to access this service.

How to track

  • Visit the home page of VFS
  • Select track your application tab
  • Enter tracking id
  • Enter DOB
  • Enter captcha

You will able to see your application status.

VFS GLOBAL CONTACT NUMBERS

You can contact on VFS Global helpline number on 18002668858

022-67866002 between 8 am to 7 pm

VFS GLOBAL APPOINTMENT

For the VFS appointment, it’s been made mandatory to schedule a prior appointment. This has been mandatory from 3rd November 2018

Once an appointment is scheduled proper time slot is given, you can visit the center and get yourself enrolled without any worry. For scheduling an appointment, VFS will ask for some personal details. 

Anyone who needs an emergency appointment for enrolling the biometrics can get it scheduled by showing the original document. 

Ways to schedule an appointment:

  1. Online
  2. Telephone
  3. Email
  4. In-person at the Visa Application Centre
  1. Only Visa will be allowed to wait or enter the VAC premises. 
  2.  Carry a printed copy of the appointment letter, which is to be presented at the VAC.
  3. Members of the same family requesting visas under different categories are supposed to schedule appointments separately.

WHAT IS VFS GLOBAL

VFS Global, also known as VISA FACILITATION SERVICES, is a commercial company working in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs to provide support services to people applying to enter different countries. It is a visa application center, where any person wishes to travel abroad for any purpose can submit their complete visa application form, supporting documents and biometric data, if any.

VFS Global offers varieties of services so as to make visa applying service as simple and swift as possible. These services include:

  • In case you need form assistance service VFS Global is there to help
  • Courier services, SMS service, and premium Lounge services also provided by VFS Global.

Your Visa application will be processed by VFS Global and to accept or reject the visa will be decided by the Department Of Home Affairs. VFS Global and its staff don’t play any role in the outcome of the visa application. VFS Global is only a service provider to ensure that your visa application is correctly filled or not.

TypePrivate company
FoundedMumbai, Maharashtra, India 
HeadquartersDubai, United Arab Emirates
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleZubin Karkaria (CEO)
Number of employees8790 (31 July 2018)
ParentEQT Partners
Websitewww.vfsglobal.com

VFS GLOBAL SERVICES INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

  1. What do you know about VFS global?
  2. How are the working hours at VFS Global?
  3. How did you feel telling people that you worked at VFS Global?
  4. Why do we hire you at VFS global?
  5. We have a wide range of services at VFS Global Services Pvt.. Have you ever used any of our services?
  6. At VFS Global Services Pvt. we provide services to a wide range of businesses. Which industry or business type do you have the most experience with?
  7. At VFS Global Services Pvt. we seek to hire those who think outside the box. When was the last time you made a suggestion for workplace improvement? What was the outcome?
  8. We offer a background verification check? Are you willing to comply?
  9. Are you comfortable working overtime?
  10. Will you be able to resolve the problem at work? If yes, explain to us by giving one illustration.

FAQs

✅ What are the way to Schedule an appointment at VFS Global?

The appointment at VFS Global is very simple. One can make an appointment on-call, online, visit, chat.

✅ What type of Visa services do they provide?

They provide multiple visa services like

1.Temporary Resident Visa
2. Study Permits
3. Work Permits
4. Permanent Resident Visa

✅ What are the things to bring on an appointment date

It is important to reach 15 mins prior to the appointment time. Following documents are important to carry appointment letter, biometric instruction letter, and original passport 

✅ Are Mobile phones allowed at VFS Global?

Yes, mobile phones are allowed at VFS Global but no sharp and pointed objects are allowed.

 

About the Author & Expert

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Rachit Agrawal

Author • MBA • 20 Years

Rachit believes in the power of education and has studied from the top institutes of IIIT Allahabad, IIM Calcutta, and Francois Rabelias in France. He has worked as Software Developer with Microsoft and Adobe. Post his MBA, he worked with the world's # 1 consulting firm, The Boston Consulting Group across multiple geographies US, South-East Asia and Europe.

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