(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) VFS Global has announced the launch of its Portugal visa application services at the Schengen Centre at Wafi Mall in Dubai. Services for visa applicants from the UAE for Portugal began on 2nd July, 2015.
People who wish to apply for Schengen visas to Portugal can now do this at two new centres managed by VFS Global € one in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. While VFS Global will accept visa applications, the Embassy will continue to make the assessment and decisions regarding all visas.
Ajit Alexander, COO Middle East and Africa, VFS Global, commented, "We are delighted to announce the launch of the Portugal visa application process in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Our aim has been to consistently offer a convenient visa application submission experience for UAE residents at all our centres. VFS Global started operations for the Government of Portugal in 2008, and now serves the client in 9 countries from 27 Visa Application Centres globally. We are honoured to extend the partnership to this region."
The centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will accept applications for visas to Portugal from applicants residing in the area. The service will attract a nominal service fee, payable at the centre at the time of submitting applications. The centre will remain open from 09:00hrs to 16:00hrs for enhanced convenience for applicants.
VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With over 1,709 Application Centres, operations in 121 countries across five continents and over 100 million applications processed as at 30th June, 2015, VFS Global serves the interests of 45 client governments.
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