(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- VFS Global, an outsourcing and technology services specialist for diplomatic missions worldwide, officially opened its new visa application centre for Germany at Muscat Grand Mall (MGM) on Wednesday.
H E Thomas F Schneider, Ambassador of Germany to Oman said, 'In 2017, we issued about 11,000 visas to Omanis and people in Oman to visit the country. We estimate that the number will increase gradually in the near future. It put pressure on our resources and we are glad to have found a reliable and experienced partner to cooperate with us.
'This will contribute in providing better services to our applicants. The centre has several advantages. Customers can track their applications online through our dedicated website.'
He said that the visa application process will ensure a careful inspection of every document. 'Student visa applicants fall in a different category and for that they have to visit the embassy. This service is for those who want to visit Germany for tourism and medical treatment.'
The centre began its operations on April 4 and has processed Schengen visa which allows one to travel to many countries in Europe. The centre will also process visa applications for Iceland.
The centre has trained staff and claims to process an application within 40 minutes. It also has the facility for door-to-door delivery of passports.
Vinay Malhotra, COO - Middle East of VFS Global said, 'We have German visa services in other Gulf countries and now happy to start the same in Oman. Our expertise will help ease the process of visa applications submitted by prospective travellers to Germany.'
The centre is located at Level 1, Tilal Complex, MGM.
Applicants can direct their queries and appointment requests to the helpline 22507093 and email:
The VFS Germany Oman portal is http://www.vfsglobal.com/Germany/Oman
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