Investigation prompts European Commission to launch “comprehensive study” into outsourcing of visa processing.

For Indian travellers, the Schengen visa serves as the gateway to exploring Europe — allowing entry into 29 countries with a fixed fee for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. To apply, travellers ...

VFS Global acts as the middleman between applicants and embassies. Photo: Unsplash Dreaming of a summer in Paris or a winter escape to the Swiss Alps? For Indians, that European holiday just got ...

As record numbers of Indians apply for Schengen visas to Europe, inspection reports reveal ‘lapses’ at VFS Global centres ...

Starting June 18, 2025, UAE residents must complete the full Schengen visa application online before booking an appointment through VFS Global. If you try to book without submitting the form, you ...

Strong demand for European travel is putting renewed pressure on Schengen visa appointments in the UAE ahead of the summer ...

People report limited appointment availability as visa applications from the UAE are up nearly 10% year-on-year.

Beyond the inspection findings, leaked EU documents accessed as part of this investigation shed further light on the systemic ...

An Indian entrepreneur has shared a photograph of his nearly 400-page-long application for a Schengen visa, sparking a debate on the power of the Indian passport. Kapil Dhama, founder and CEO of ...

VFS Global, a top visa processing company, was founded by Indian entrepreneur Zubin Karkaria in 2001. Its current and former ...