Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh has launched a new global gateway for the state with the inauguration of the first VFS Global Joint Visa Application Centre (JVAC) and the VFS Global Academy in Lucknow on 04, February 2023.
This spacious and comfortable facility equipped with modern amenities and services will have the capacity of processing approximately 1.2 lakh applications a year. It will be of immense benefit to the citizens of Uttar Pradesh, who till now had to travel to other cities like New Delhi to submit their visa applications.
Spread across 24,000 sq. ft, the JVAC would cater to travellers bound for Austria, The Netherlands, The Czech Republic, Switzerland, Estonia, Hungary, Portugal, Germany, Italy, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located strategically on the 1st floor of the Interstate Bus Terminal, Alambagh (Shalimar Gateway Mall), the centre provides unparalleled accessibility to travellers using the interstate bus service from the remote parts Uttar Pradesh. It is also a short drive away from the Lucknow railway station, the airport, and a walk away from the Alambaug metro station.
With 11 submission counters and three biometric enrollment stations, the JVAC is equipped to manage the travel demand seamlessly. For a discerning set of applicants seeking enhanced submission experience services, the facility has optional premium services such as Premium Lounges that enable application submission without having to wait in a queue. Form-filling assistance, Courier Passback, Courier
In addition to easing visa accessibility, VFS Global will open an academy in partnership with Indian HotelsCompany Ltd. (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company with brands including the iconic Taj – ranked as the World’s Strongest Hotel Brand and India’s Strongest Brand as per Brand Finance – SeleQtions, Vivanta, and Ginger, to train local youth in world-class hospitality skills and enable employability in line with the UP government’s skilling programme.
The government of India, for nearly 15 years supported inbound tourism to India as well as aiding overseas travel for millions from the country. The new Lucknow VAC would augment our commitment by significantly easing visa accessibility, empowering local youth through skilling and job creation, and contributing towards making UP shine on the global map,” said Zubin Karkaria, Founder and ChiefExecutive Officer, of VFS Global.
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