VFS Global, the visa outsourcing and technology services company, has issued an update on visa application services in India. Due to the lockdown/curfew restrictions announced in some states, select visa applications centres are temporarily closed in certain cities.
Information about visa application centres listed in the below table is as of June 9 2021.
Note: Air travel on all routes is subject to government advisories and permissions for air travel may be independent of the visa process.
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Visa Categories |
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South Africa |
All visa categories |
New Delhi – Opens on 10 June 2021 Kolkata – Opens on 15 June 2021 |
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Opening on 15 June 2021 Business, Employment, Study and Family Visitor visas |
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“As this information is fluid and being updated regularly, please visit the country-specific websites on vfsglobal.com for the most updated information. Real time updates are also posted on our social media channels and the Covid-19 customer advisories page,” reads an official statement by VFS Global.
Owing to the suspension of our services in Bhopal, Coimbatore, Gurugram, Lucknow, Goa and Thiruvananthapuram, customer requirement can be serviced through Visa At Your Doorstep service.
VFS Global has established standardised protective measures to be followed across centres, including physical distancing and sanitisation, body temperature checks, use of masks and sanitisers, disinfecting high-contact surfaces. Customers with Covid-19 symptoms, including high fever, cough and difficulty in breathing will not be permitted to enter the centre.