VFS Global extends visa services for the Czech Republic to
Kolkata, India
Visa application centre is the sixth one for the Czech Republic in India
HE Mr Milan Hovorka, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India, inaugurating the Czech Republic Visa Application Centre in Kolkata
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SOUTH ASIA
In a bid to extend access to visa application facilities for
residents of Kolkata and meet the growing demand for
visas to the country, the Embassy of the Czech Republic
and VFS Global have launched the sixth Czech Republic
Visa Application Centre (VAC) in the East Indian city.
HE Mr Milan Hovorka, Ambassador of the Czech Republic
to India, inaugurated the centre at a ceremony held on
16 November 2016. The newly inaugurated centre is
centrally located in Kolkata, India.
Speaking about the launch, HE Mr Milan Hovorka,
Ambassador of the Czech Republic to India, said, “This
is already the sixth major city in India where people
can submit their Schengen visa applications for travel
to the Czech Republic by going to the visa centres of
VFS Global. We are thus delivering on our promises.
And I can make one more. This is not yet the end of
our endeavours as we will announce the opening of
additional Czech Visa Application Centres soon.”
Highlighting VFS Global’s aim to support the client
government in smoothly processing the volumes of
visa applications in India, Mr Vinay Malhotra, Chief
Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global said, “We are
pleased to further enhance the visa services network
for the Czech Republic in India, through this modern
visa application facility in Kolkata. The popularity of the
Czech Republic only grows with every passing year,
Key features:
Convenient and centrally located
Extended operating hours
Automated queue governance for smooth flow
of applicants
Well-trained staff with local language capability
100% secure handling of passports, documents
and personal information
Dedicated website for easy access to
information including visa categories,
requirements, checklist and applicable fees
Visa status update via website or optional SMS
notification
Doorstep delivery of passports
among an evolving generation of globetrotters in India.
We are confident that the introduction of professional
and hassle-free visa services will be well received.”
Currently, apart from Kolkata, VFS Global operates
Czech Republic VACs in Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad,
Mumbai and New Delhi. Since 2008, VFS Global has
established a robust network of 82 Czech Republic Visa
Application Centres for this client government across
18 countries.
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