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| ==Historical Overview== | ==Historical Overview== | ||
| '''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 <ref> |
'''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 <ref> The Hindu: Towards new global economic architecture</ref> in this niche spectrum of business. | ||
| VFS Global focuses on serving consular sections of diplomatic missions <ref>.com/images/Business%20India_Nov08.pdf] Visa |
VFS Global focuses on serving consular sections of diplomatic missions <ref> Business India: Visa to success</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 Global provides a gamut of services like dedicated visa application centres and websites <ref> Visa application websites</ref> ; joint visa application centres <ref> Khaleej Times: Schengen nations' joint visa centre in ME</ref> ; biometrics facility <ref> FCO: UK Visas and biometrics</ref> , waiting lounges, online appointment scheduling facilities <ref> US Visa in Nigeria and 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 USA, UK, India, Canada, France, Belgium, Australia, UAE, Italy and many more. In early 2007, VFS Global was awarded contract by the UKBA <ref> UKBA |
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 contract by the UKBA <ref> Business Line: UKBA global 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 the interest of 26 diplomatic missions in 42 countries worldwide. On behalf of its clients <ref> Client Diplomatic Missions</ref> VFS Global handles over seven million applications (contracted) every year through its ISO certified <ref> Express Computers: Travel & Hospitality</ref> offices. | ||
| 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== | ||
| - In 2008, VFS Global won Microsoft Security Strategist Award <ref>Microsoft Security Strategist |
- In 2008, VFS Global won Microsoft Security Strategist Award <ref>Technology Senate: Microsoft Security Strategist Awards</ref> for outstanding leadership in ] (IS)<ref> Express Computer Online: MSSA</ref>. | ||
| - In 2009, VFS Global won award at the Lean ] and Process Improvement Summit 2009 <ref> Six Sigma & Process Improvement Awards - The Americas</ref> in the 'Best Process Improvement in Services & Transactions' Category. | - In 2009, VFS Global won award at the Lean ] and Process Improvement Summit 2009 <ref> Six Sigma & Process Improvement Awards - The Americas</ref> in the 'Best Process Improvement in Services & Transactions' Category. | ||
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| Company type | Private company |
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| Founded | July, 2001 |
| Headquarters |  Mumbai, India |
| Website | 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 in this niche spectrum of business.
VFS Global focuses on serving consular sections of diplomatic missions 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 Global provides a gamut of services like dedicated visa application centres and websites ; joint visa application centres ; biometrics facility , waiting lounges, online appointment scheduling facilities , courier pick up and delivery services.
The company provides consular services in many countries like Australia, China, South Africa, France, Indonesia, Bangladesh, UAE, Russia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Ukraine, 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 contract by the UKBA 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 , Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia, and the Indian High Commissions in Sri Lanka, Australia, United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Canada. VFS Global serves the interest of 26 diplomatic missions in 42 countries worldwide. On behalf of its clients VFS Global handles over seven million applications (contracted) every year through its ISO certified offices.
Awards & Recognitions
- In 2008, VFS Global won Microsoft Security Strategist Award for outstanding leadership in information security (IS).
- In 2009, VFS Global won award at the Lean Six Sigma and Process Improvement Summit 2009 in the 'Best Process Improvement in Services & Transactions' Category.
Notes & References
- The Hindu: Towards new global economic architecture
- Business India: Visa to success
- Visa application websites
- Khaleej Times: Schengen nations' joint visa centre in ME
- FCO: UK Visas and biometrics
- US Visa in Nigeria and online appoitment scheduling
- Business Line: UKBA global contract
- Indian Visa in France
- Client Diplomatic Missions
- Express Computers: Travel & Hospitality
- Technology Senate: Microsoft Security Strategist Awards
- Express Computer Online: MSSA
- Six Sigma & Process Improvement Awards - The Americas