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VFS Global launched its new user-friendly and efficient online platform to make Indonesia’s Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) application process seamless for travellers, promote inbound tourism, and enhance overall customer experience. The platform is in line with Indonesian government’s ongoing efforts to enhance its tourism infrastructure and services to welcome 14 million visitors in 2025. VFS Global’s new e-VoA platform, is available for nationals of all the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including UAE, KSA, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman. Travellers can now enjoy a quicker and smoother visa application journey through VFS Global by completing the entire process online and receiving a pre-approved e-VoA before departure. Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development, VFS Global, said, “As a company, we are constantly working towards innovations which provide a seamless visa application submission experience to our customers. The launch of this innovative, secure, and user-friendly digital e-Visa on Arrival platform for Indonesia will undoubtedly streamline the visa application process, making it faster, easier, and more convenient. With Indonesia being a globally sought-after destination, we are honoured to assist visitors from 97 countries by facilitating their entry into this incredible country through this platform.” Here are the four simple steps to apply for Indonesia e-VoA: 1) Visit https://indonesiavoa.vfsevisa.id/ 2) Submit all the required documents 3) Pay the necessary fees 4) Receive a pre-approved e-VoA on email before departure With the payment having been made online, travellers can enjoy a smoother and faster entry experience through E-gates or immigration counters. VFS Global’s new e-VoA platform will ensure all the documents applicants submit are complete and error-free. It also offers OCR technology which will enable applicant details to be auto populated, thereby …

Atlys officially launched in the UAE to simplify visa applications for travellers. Atlys has been committed to eliminating the hassle and stress associated with visa applications. With its expansion into the UAE, the company aims to provide seamless and efficient visa processing for the region’s large expatriate population. Founded in 2021, Atlys has processed over 1.2 million visas across more than 100 countries. With a growth rate of 200% over the past two years, Atlys has become a trusted name in the visa application industry. The company prioritizes exceptional product experience, customer loyalty, and an innovative approach to solving travel-related challenges. Visa applications have long been a source of anxiety for travelers, with complex requirements and uncertain outcomes. Atlys was created to address this issue. The company’s mission is to make visa processing as simple and stress-free as booking a flight. “Travelers cite visas as the most frustrating pain point, and we’re starting by automating that completely,” said Mohak Nahta, CEO and Founder of Atlys. “Our mission is to enable every person on Earth to travel freely, and this mission has two components – access and empowerment. We’re excited to bring Atlys to the UAE, a country that embodies seamless connectivity and where travel is an essential part of life.” With 92% of the UAE’s population consisting of expatriates, many of whom face visa challenges when traveling, the UAE provides the perfect environment for Atlys’s innovative solution. Although UAE nationals enjoy a strong passport, most expats do not, making Atlys’s services invaluable in this market. Sakshi Jain, General Manager of Atlys UAE, emphasized the importance of this launch, stating, “UAE is the world’s tourist hub with millions of tourists flowing in …

VFS Global opened France visa services for the residents of Qatar through its new France Visa Application Centre in Doha. Focused on providing exceptional customer service, ensuring convenient and seamless experiences, the premises feature a spacious waiting area, state-of-the-art biometric facilities, and a dedicated space to promote France as a destination, providing applicants with key information ahead of their travels. Travellers visiting this centre can also choose from a range of our optional services, such as courier return service to receive processed passports at home, and form filling assistance from trained professionals, among others. Those looking for a more personalised service can also opt for the Premium Lounge to receive end-to-end assistance throughout the process in a plush ambience. The centre was inaugurated on 08 February 2024 by Patrick Poinsot, First counsellor at the French embassy in Qatar. France visa applicants can now visit this centre located in Level 2, Al Nuaimi Building, Oqba Ibn Nafie Street, Airport Road, Doha, Qatar, to submit their applications for short and long stay visas. Prior appointments are mandatory and can be booked on www.vfsglobal.com. Mr. Patrick Poinsot, First counselor at the French embassy in Qatar said, “We care about the quality of the welcome of our Qatari friends and residents of Qatar who want to go to France. We are very pleased to see that, each year, more and more people are travelling to France, especially for touristic reasons and, with our new partner VFS Global, we will endeavor to process their visa applications in the best possible and efficient way” Mr. Atul Marwah, Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & Egypt, VFS Global said, “We are excited to embark on this new journey with …