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Dubai Opens World's Largest Visa Application Centre
Dubai has launched the world's largest visa application centre at Wafi City, operated by VFS Global. The 150,000 sq ft facility processes up to 10,000 applications daily, staffed by 400+ experts from 25+ nationalities serving over 200 nationalities across 37 client governments.
21 May 2025

Japan Visa for Dubai Residents: VFS Global Takes Over
From August 1, VFS Global handles all Japan visa applications for Dubai residents — replacing direct Consulate-General appointments. Short and long-term paper visas are included, e-visa services resume in September, and processing takes roughly eight working days.
31 Jul 2024

VFS Global CEO Zubin Karkaria on Simplifying Visa Processing
VFS Global CEO Zubin Karkaria leads the world's largest visa outsourcing firm, processing 24.1 million applications in 2023 across 151 countries. He explains how the company is targeting 18–20% CAGR and why a more complex visa landscape is a growth opportunity.
7 Jul 2024

VFS Global UAE Visa Fraud Warning: Protect Yourself
VFS Global has issued an urgent #DoNotFallForFraud warning to UAE visa applicants, alerting them not to pay fees to any third parties claiming to represent the company. The advisory, timed ahead of the summer travel season, clarifies that appointment booking on vfsglobal.com is
5 Jun 2024