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VFS Global Profile

The trusted administrative partner for 71 governments across 168 countries globally.

Corporate Profile

As the global leader in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, VFS Global embraces technological innovation including Generative AI to support governments and diplomatic missions worldwide.
The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment.
With a responsible approach to technology development, adoption and integration, the company prioritizes ethical practices and sustainability while serving as a trusted partner to 71 governments.
Operating 4,105 Application Centres in 168 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 542.42 million transactions since 2001 and over 231.62 million biometric enrolments since 2007.
Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, VFS Global is majority owned by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager, along with other high-profile global financial stakeholders committed to secure international governance.
71
Client Governments
168
Countries Covered
4,105
Application Centres
542M+
Processed Transactions
Our Dynamic Core Values

Secure Operations

Ensuring absolute protection for candidate credential uploads, biometric databases, and administrative record vaults through high-level hash standards.

Ethical Stewardship

Prioritizing environmental sustainability, carbon balance strategies, transparent processing guidelines, and strict institutional integrity metrics.

Global Leadership

Adopting Generative AI capabilities, modern server architectures, and frictionless interface designs to drive user ease and service speed worldwide.

Worldwide Network & Management

Headquartered in Zurich (Switzerland) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates), VFS Global provides comprehensive support structures for candidate documentation and consular workflows across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.

In Bangladesh, VFS Global operates authorized centres under strict sovereign agency protocols, ensuring candidates can submit biometric records, pay processing dues, and trace application cycles seamlessly in a state-of-the-art secure environment.

VFS Global Map Footprint

Empowering secure mobility across 168 countries with certified operational consistency.

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Quick Core Inquiries

Does VFS Global make visa decisions?
No. All visa approvals, holds, processing timelines, and refusal decisions are solely and independently assessed by your destination embassy's diplomatic officers. VFS handles purely administrative support.
Are biometric fees dynamic?
Yes. Service charges and embassy fees are calculated dynamically based on target destination country, visa category type, and standard central bank currency exchange indices. Check the visa fees page.
How secure is my data?
Our platforms operate strict compliance structures in perfect alignment with data security protocols. Image uploads and candidate metrics are dynamically protected via high-security HMAC authentication checks.

Secure Your Biometric Appointment Slot

Pre-register your visa application profile, choose your preferred timing, and capture your fingerprint data securely at our authorized local facility.

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