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| VFS Global is the consular services facilitation company. The company was established in the year 2001 as a specialist ] (BPO) agency, exclusively dedicated and focused to serve ] and immigration authorities to facilitate the visa application procedures across the world. | VFS Global is the consular services facilitation company. The company was established in the year 2001 as a specialist ] (BPO) agency, exclusively dedicated and focused to serve ] and immigration authorities to facilitate the visa application procedures across the world. | ||
| This organization initially started its operations in Mumbai, India to serve the interests of ] in India, when the embassy was not able to handle the crowds outside the embassy. Today, the company has grown to become a leading global player< |
This organization initially started its operations in Mumbai, India to serve the interests of ] in India, when the embassy was not able to handle the crowds outside the embassy. Today, the company has grown to become a leading global player <ref> Global player <ref> in this niche spectrum of business. | ||
| VFS Global focuses on serving consular sections of diplomatic missions < |
VFS Global focuses on serving consular sections of diplomatic missions <ref> .com/images/Business%20India_Nov08.pdf] Visa Processing Outsouce <ref> by providing administrative support. They manage non-judgmental tasks related to the entire lifecycle of a visa application process, thereby enabling the missions to focus on the key tasks of assessment and decision making. | ||
| VFS provides a gamut of services like dedicated visa application centres and |
VFS provides a gamut of services like dedicated visa application centres and websites <ref> Dedicated Websites <ref> ; joint visa application centres </ref> Joint Visa Application Centres <ref> ; biometrics facility </ref> Biometrics Facility <ref> , waiting lounges, online appointment scheduling facilities <ref> Online Appoitment Scheduling <ref> , courier pick up and delivery services. | ||
| The company provides consular services in many countries like ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], etc for people applying for travel permission to countries like |
The company provides consular services in many countries like ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], etc for people applying for travel permission to countries like USA,UK, India, Canada, France, Belgium, Australia, UAE, Italy and many more. | ||
| In early 2007, VFS Global was awarded |
In early 2007, VFS Global was awarded contract by the UKBA </ref> UKBA Contract <ref> worth £ 195 million (spread over 5 years) to provide visa outsourcing services in 7 geographical regions, covering close to about 70% of UKBA visa applications globally. VFS Global is also the first Indian company to be awarded contracts for visa outsourcing services by the Government of India. As on date, VFS Global has been awarded contracts to provide outsource service to the Indian Embassy's at France <ref> Indian Visa in France <ref>, Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and the Indian High Commissions in Sri Lanka, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada. | ||
| VFS Global serves interest of 26 diplomatic missions in 42 countries worldwide. On behalf of its |
VFS Global serves the interest of 26 diplomatic missions in 42 countries worldwide. On behalf of its clients <ref> Client Missions <ref> VFS Global handles over seven million applications (contracted) every year through its ISO certified <ref> ISO Certified <ref> offices. | ||
| ==Awards & Recognitions== | ==Awards & Recognitions== | ||
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{{Infobox Company
| name = VFS Global (VFS Global Services Pvt. Ltd.)
| image = File:VFS Global logo.svg.100px
| company_type = Private company
| foundation = July, 2001
| location = 
Mumbai, India
| Industry = Business Process Outsourcing Company
| Specialization = Consular Services Facilitation Company
| homepage = http://www.vfsglobal.com
Historical Overview
VFS Global is the consular services facilitation company. The company was established in the year 2001 as a specialist Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) agency, exclusively dedicated and focused to serve diplomatic missions and immigration authorities to facilitate the visa application procedures across the world.
This organization initially started its operations in Mumbai, India to serve the interests of Embassy of the United States in India, when the embassy was not able to handle the crowds outside the embassy. Today, the company has grown to become a leading global player Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Joint Visa Application Centres Biometrics Facility Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). UKBA Contract Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). for (IS)[
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In 2009, VFS Global won award at the – The Americas in the “Best Process Improvement in Services & Transactions” Category.
Notes & References
- ; biometrics facility
- outstanding leadership in information security
- Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Summit 2009