VFS Global will relocate its visa application centers in Dubai’s Wafi Mall to a new location within the same premises, effective March 17, 2025, the company announced.
The centers, currently in Wafi Mall Phase 2, will move to the first floor of Phase 5-Horus in Umm Hurrair 2, Dubai. Applicants with scheduled appointments are advised to verify their appointment details to ensure they visit the correct location.
Ahead of the upcoming summer travel season, VFS Global is encouraging travellers to plan their visa applications well in advance, based on increased demand during the Eid break and school holidays.
It is recommended to apply for visas “well in advance.”
“The excitement of international travel can quickly turn to stress if visa applications are left to the last minute,” said Sumanth Kapoor, Head of KSA and Bahrain at VFS Global.
While visa processing timelines are available on embassy and consulate websites, peak travel seasons typically experience extended waiting periods. The company highlighted that Schengen countries accept applications up to six months before intended travel dates.
VFS Global emphasised that all applicants must book appointments through its official website, where appointments are offered free of charge.
The company warned against third-party services claiming to provide expedited bookings for additional fees, describing such operations as fraudulent.
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