consolidates service for 24 countries
H.E. Mr Thanatip Upatising, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the Russian Federation (extreme right); H.E. Mr Paulo Vizeo Pinheiro, Ambassador of Portugal to Russia (second from right); H.E. Mr Mikko Hautala, Ambassador of Finland to Russia (third from right); H.E. Dr Johannes Eigner, Ambassador of Austria to Russia (third from left); Mr Christian Siegl, Consul General, Consulate of Austria in St. Petersburg (second from left); Mr Pasi Tuominen, Director General, Consular services, Finland Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Mr Jiten Vyas, Regional Group COO, VFS Global, inaugurated the centre on 21 March 2019
In its efforts to enhance the visa application experience as part of services provided across the world, VFS Global consolidated six of its Visa Application Centres in Moscow, Russia, and launched a Joint Visa Application Centre for 24 countries on 21 March 2019.
The new centre offers visa services for Austria, Croatia, Portugal, Lithuania, The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Slovenia, Finland, Malta, Sweden, Estonia, Czech Republic, Poland, Bulgaria, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, Iceland, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, Ukraine and Slovakia visa applicants.
Having established its official presence in Russia in 2006, VFS Global now serves 27 Client Governments in 59 cities of Russia.
Key features
- Premium Lounge
- Travel Insurance/ Photocopy/ Printing services
- Free shuttle bus services from nearest metro station
- Multiple payment options
- SMS notifications on application status
- Courier return service
“ I am truly delighted to have participated in the inauguration of VFS Global's new Joint Visa Application Centre at Sirius Park. The spacious state-of-art facility with high security control will certainly provide the much needed convenience to applicants who wish to apply for visa for their travel needs, through a seamless, standardised, hassle-free process. I do hope that the new centre will improve the quality of services to our customers, which is Portugal’s number one concern and priority working alongside the VFS Global team. „
- H.E. Mr Paulo Vizeu Pinheiro,
Ambassador of Portugal to the Russian Federation
“ We have been working with VFS Global since 2013 and they have always been very committed towards convenience and comfort of visa applicants. The new Joint Visa Application Centre at Sirius Park will improve the quality of services to our customers, and Estonia congratulates VFS Global team on this relocation. „
