VFS Global

VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, enabling them to focus entirely on the critical assessment task. VFS Global works with 70 governments around the world, operating a global network with more than 3,300 Application Centres in 149 countries. The company has processed over 272 million applications since its inception in 2001. (Data as on 30 November, 2023) VFS Global is responsible for managing the front-end administrative tasks only that includes the collection of application forms and required documents as per the checklist as well as the enrollment of biometrics. VFS Global has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland and Dubai/United Arab Emirates. VFS Global is majority-owned by funds managed by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset