VFS Global opens visa centre in Bhubaneswar, reducing need to travel to Kolkata

VFS Global has launched a new Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar to meet rising demand for visa services in Odisha and nearby regions. The facility will allow applicants to submit visa requests locally, reducing the need to travel to Kolkata.

The centre was inaugurated by Mohan Charan Majhi and Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, VFS Global, in the presence of officials from Austria, Italy and Switzerland. This is the company’s second Visa Application Centre in eastern India and is aimed at improving access to visa services in the region.

Services begin with 10 countries

Spanning around 3,000 sq ft, the facility is located in a central area of Bhubaneswar and is accessible through public and private transport. The centre is designed to handle applications in a more efficient manner with updated infrastructure and services.


In the first phase, the centre will process visa applications for the UK, Ireland, Austria, Estonia, Italy, Malta, Switzerland, Japan, Morocco and Egypt. The company said more countries will be added in the coming months to expand services further.

“We are delighted to announce the opening of a new VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Bhubaneswar. Efficient mobility infrastructure is an important enabler of economic growth and international collaboration. As the state of Odisha strengthens its global presence, the state’s mobility infrastructure will be an important factor in connecting the state’s businesses and travellers to the global opportunities," said Yummi Talwar, Chief Operating Officer – South Asia, VFS Global.

"We thank the Odisha Government and our partner missions for their continued trust and support. At VFS Global, we remain committed to working closely with our government partners to enhance ease of travel and deliver world-class visa services," she added.

The launch comes as VFS Global expands its network in India.

The company currently provides visa services for 53 countries through more than 560 centres across 20 cities.