Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that VFS Global has agreed in principle to establish a centre in Guwahati to cater to visa applications for over 60 countries.
The centre will process visa applications for over 60 countries, eliminating the need for residents of Assam and other northeastern states to travel to cities like Delhi or Mumbai for biometric submissions.
“Travelling abroad? Need to submit biometrics for you visa application? That meant a long journey to either Delhi or Mumbai. Soon, this will be history for our people from Assam and the North East. Happy to share that @VFSGlobal has agreed in principle to set up a dedicated visa facilitation centre for over 60+ countries in Guwahati,” CM Sarma wrote in a post on X.
The Chief Minister added that further details, including the list of countries and timelines for opening, will be shared soon. “We will be sharing more details soon – such as countries for which visa application can be made in Guwahati, opening timelines etc.. Do stay tuned,” he added.
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The move is expected to significantly cut travel time and expenses for applicants from the North Eastern states, who have long faced challenges due to the concentration of consular services in metropolitan cities.
