Please note that all these premium services are optional and have no bearing in expediting the applicant’s visa process or favourable decision-making.
“We continue to see a healthy adoption of contactless and personalised services such as VAYD and Premium Lounge by discerning travellers during the pandemic due to health considerations. These services enhance the overall visa application experience for applicants by avoiding the need for them to stand in a queue. We foresee higher demand for such premium services prioritising safe travel this year as well,” added Ghosh.
VFS Global caters to 23 sovereign governments in Thailand namely Australia, Austria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, and Thailand (Thai eVisa on Arrival and Thai eExtension).
VFS Global’s role in the visa application process is limited to front-end administrative tasks only, which include collecting visa application forms, required documentation as per the checklist, and enrol biometrics, if applicable. VFS Global has no role in the decision-making process of granting or refusing a visa.
For more information, please visit www.vfsglobal.com
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#ApplyinAdvance
It is recommended to apply for visas as early as booking flights and stay. Most countries accept visa applications up to 90 days (3 months) before your date of travel. According to the revised Schengen Visa Code, effective 09th February 2020, you can apply for a Schengen visa up to 6 months before your date of travel. Particularly this year with higher demand and limited appointment slots available, we urge applicants to apply for their visa as early as possible.
#DoNotFallForFraud
Visa applicants are advised to beware of fraudulent entities who charge fees from customers for scheduling appointments or providing any other services using VFS Global’s name or independently. VFS Global does not charge any fee for booking appointments on www.vfsglobal.com which is the official website catering to visa applications. However, some governments require pre-payment of the service fee at the time of booking the appointment. This payment will be reimbursed or deducted during the application process. This step is only to ensure genuine travellers use appointment booking and the system is kept safe from misuse by fraudulent entities. For any assistance, feel free to reach out to one of our staff and to report any instances of fraud, visit https://secure.ethicspoint.eu/domain/media/en/gui/108559/index.html.
Enjoy our optional value-added services for a seamless visa experience such as:
• Visa At Your Doorstep: Apply for your visa and enrol biometrics from the location of your choice.
• Mobile Visa Application Centre: Highly flexible mobile visa application facility that offers enhanced customer convenience, security features and enhanced network reach.
• Premium Lounge: Get an end-to-end personalised visa submission experience from the comfort of a lounge.
• Prime Time: Apply for your visa beyond normal working hours or even on weekends.
• Form-filling assistance: Allow our expert staff to assist you in completing your visa application on the phone or at a visa application centre
• Courier Service: We deliver your passport and documents. It’s quick, safe, and convenient.
• Travel Medical Insurance: Get your mandatory Travel Medical Insurance including Covid-19 coverage from global insurers.
• SMS Alerts: Stay updated on the progress of your visa application.
