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Dubai: World's largest visa centre opens, to accept 10,000 applications a day
The facility, which is staffed by a team of more than 400 trained experts, aims to consolidate Dubai's position as a global hub and the most future-ready city
The world's largest visa application centre has opened in Dubai’s Wafi City, enhancing ease of access for travel to and from the emirate, it was announced on Tuesday.
Covering approximately 150,000 square feet, the new VFS Global centre has a capacity of up to a whopping 10,000 visa applications per day—the highest capacity of any centre worldwide.
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"We recognise the importance of facilitating visa access as a key factor in attracting talent, developing tourism, and strengthening international partnerships, all of which are essential pillars of our strategy to consolidate Dubai's position as a global hub and the most future-ready city," said Helal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai.
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The facility, which is staffed by a team of more than 400 trained experts from over 25 nationalities, aims to consolidate Dubai's position as a global hub and the most future-ready city.
Key features
Self-service kiosks, secure lockers, photo booths, and photocopy stations will be available to cater to applicants' last-minute needs, while touch-screen information kiosks and QR code-based check-ins ensure efficient visitor flow, VFS Global said in a statement.
Over 400 on-site staff equipped with tablets are available to assist applicants, alongside trained volunteers who help with forms and kiosks. The facility also includes fast-track lanes for seniors, families, and people of determination.
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