DUBAI — VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, announced opening hours of the visa application centers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, including extended working hours for most of the client governments to provide even greater convenience to visa applicants during the holy month of Ramadan.

In addition, visa applicants can also avail special offer of 10 percent discount and complimentary SMS notification and passport delivery service on every application for doorstep visa services. Applicants can apply for a visa from a location of choice, be it home, office, or even school campus. This service is ideal for large groups traveling together which allows the flexibility of enrolling biometrics while submitting visa applications together on the same date and from a location most convenient to the applicants. Trained VFS Global staff will ensure all applications are completed and ready for processing. The service is available for visa applicants traveling to UK, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Finland, Latvia, Hungary, Portugal, South Africa, Singapore, Turkey and Cyprus.

VFS Global advises citizens and expatriate residents of UAE to plan their travel itinerary and visa application well in advance of the departure date to avoid delays in processing during the peak season months of May to September. — SG