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As an extension of the long-standing association shared
with the Government of Australia dating back to 2004,
VFS Global is pleased to announce the launch of three
new Visa Application Centres in the prominent regional
hub of Turkey. HE Mr James Larsen (Ambassador of
Australia to Turkey), Mr Steve Rank (Consul-General
and Trade Commissioner, Australian Consulate General,
Istanbul) and Mr Matthew Morgan (First Secretary
(Immigration) / Principal Migration Officer, Department
of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), Australian
Embassy, Ankara) inaugurated the Australia Visa
Application Centre, in Istanbul, Turkey’s capital city, on
14 October 2016.
In addition to the newly launched centre in Istanbul,
applicants seeking visas to visit Australia can also visit
the centres in Ankara and Gaziantep to submit their
applications. Applicants can also avail a wide range
of optional service offerings at these centres, which
include access to the Premium Lounge, dedicated
assistance with form-filling and doorstep delivery of
important submitted documents.
Three new Australia Visa Application Centres launched in Turkey
VFS Global now serves the Government of Australia in 23 countries
HE Mr James Larsen, Ambassador of Australia to Turkey (extreme right); Mr Steve Rank, Consul-General and Trade Commissioner, Australian
Consulate General, Istanbul (second from right); and Mr Matthew Morgan, First Secretary (Immigration) / Principal Migration Officer, Department of
Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP), Australian Embassy, Ankara (extreme left), inaugurating the Australia Visa Application Centre in Istanbul
VFS Global has an extensive network of Australia Visa
Application Centres across the world, with operations
at 50 centres in 23 countries. Apart from the recently
launched centres for Australia, VFS Global manages
services for 24 client governments in Turkey through a
network of 138 Visa Application Centres.
Key features:
Assisted form filling services provided for
applicants
Dedicated website for easy access to
information including visa categories,
requirements, checklist and applicable fees
Dedicated helpline and email based assistance
100% secure handling of passports, documents
and personal information
Premium Lounge for personalised and
comfortable service
Courier delivery of passports at applicants’
doorstep
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