To cater to the growing demand for visas in Bhubaneswar and the Odisha region and to further enhance convenience for visa applicants, VFS Global has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar. This also marks VFS Global’s second Visa Application Centre in eastern India...

Building on its growing appeal among Indian travellers, Bintan Island has recorded a strong start to 2026, driven by rising demand for short-haul & experience-led getaways. With an approx increase of 94% in Feb 2026, v/s Feb 2025, Bintan saw marked a growth in both awareness and demand from India. Data also indicated an approx 40% increase in arrivals in Feb 2026 v/s Jan 2026, reflecting Q1...

VFS Global Foundation has opened its fifth skill training centre in India in Chandigarh, reaffirming its commitment to equipping local youth with vocational training for careers in travel, tourism and retail. The initiative is said to support students from marginalised communities by strengthening employability and enabling long-term progress for their families..

The Government of Mozambique and VFS Global has launched a modernised digital platform for e-Visa that introduces advanced automation, secure data processing and cloud-based infrastructure. This platform enables travellers from 183 countries worldwide, including India, to apply online for Mozambique visas through a secure, fully integrated e‑Visa solution that manages non‑judgmental and...

Both parties have agreed to mutually cooperate to support inbound tourism to the Republic of Korea and facilitate seamless international travel to the country.

Under the contract, VFS Global will provide visa services across 83 countries, including India, operating visa application centres in 159 cities.

Since 2020, the collaboration between VFS Global and FUEL has expanded through the VFS Global Future Skills Programme, which provides scholarships to deserving young people to pursue training in technology skills like AI, Java. Eight graduates from FUEL’s BBA programme are already employed at VFS Global’s Visa Application Centre in Pune.

Besides them, the world’s biggest names in Travel & Tourism set to take to converge in the Eternal City from September 28 to 30, 2025. The event will set the stage for high-impact debates and bold commitments on the issues defining Travel & Tourism.