VFS Global expands Singapore visa services in India, opens new centres in Chandigarh and Chennai

Visa facilitation company VFS Global has expanded Singapore visa application services in India with the launch of new processing facilities in Chandigarh and Chennai, aimed at improving access for applicants from Punjab and Tamil Nadu.
The development follows appointments by The High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi and the Consulate-General of Singapore in Chennai, which have designated VFS Global as an Authorised Visa Agent (AVA) for handling visa submissions in the two cities.

With this expansion, applicants can now submit Tourist, Family Visit and Business Visa applications at the new Visa Application Centres located in Chandigarh and Chennai.

New centres to improve access for applicants

In a statement, VFS Global said the move is aimed at making the application process more accessible and streamlined for travellers. The company noted that it will continue to provide front-end services such as document collection and biometric enrolment, while visa approval decisions will remain solely with Singapore authorities.

The company said, “We are honoured to be appointed as the Authorized Visa Agent for Singapore visa in Chandigarh and Chennai.”

VFS Global added that the partnership reflects confidence in its service model and its role in supporting secure and efficient mobility solutions for governments and applicants.

The new Chandigarh centre is located at Elante Offices in the Industrial Area Phase 1, while the Chennai centre has been set up at Ramee Mall on Anna Salai. Both centres will operate from 9 am to 5 pm.

The visa fee has been set at ₹2,100, along with a VFS Global service charge of ₹1,000.

The company currently provides visa services for 54 countries in India through a network of 562 visa application centres, with further expansion planned.