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Portugal joins VFS Schengen visa application centers in UAE
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 21 - 07 - 2015

JEDDAH — VFS Global announced the launch of Portugal visa application services at the Schengen Centre at Wafi Mall in Dubai. Services for visa applicants from UAE for Portugal commenced last July 2.

People who wish to apply for Schengen visas to Portugal can now do this at two new centers managed by VFS Global – one in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi. While VFS Global will accept visa applications, the Embassy will continue to make the assessment and decisions regarding all visas.

Ajit Alexander, COO – Middle East and Africa, VFS Global, said “we are delighted to announce the launch of the Portugal visa application process in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Our aim has been to consistently offer a convenient visa application submission experience for UAE residents at all our centers. VFS Global started operations for the government of Portugal in 2008, and now serves the client in 9 countries from 27 Visa Application Centres globally. We are honored to extend the partnership to this region.”

The Centers in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will accept applications for visas to Portugal from applicants residing in the area. The service would attract a nominal service fee, payable at the Centre at the time of submitting applications. The Centre will remain open from 0900hrs to 1600hrs for enhanced convenience to applicants.

The key features of the Centre include:

Priority facilitation for disabled, senior applicants and pregnant women
Premium Lounge for comfortable and personalised service
Professional staff with local language capability dedicated to handle visa queries and applications

Automated queue governance for smooth flow of applicants, providing better crowd management
Dedicated website for easy access to information including visa categories, requirements, check-list and applicable fees
Dedicated call centers and email support to answer queries and status of application

100% secure handling of passports, documents and personal information
In-VAC feedback kiosks and forms, and online feedback services for applicants to share their recommendations and feedback about the services
SMS alerts for visa status update
Door-step delivery of passports

Dedicated visa enquiry desks in English and Arabic

Portugal Visa Application Centres

Address in Dubai: Wafi Mall, Level 2, Falcon, Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai
Address in Abu Dhabi: Level 25, Shining Tower, King Khalid Bin Abdel Aziz, 26th Street, Adjacent to Khalidyah Mall, Abu Dhabi
Business hours: 0900hrs to 1700hrs (Sunday to Thursday)

Timings:
Submission Timings: 0900hrs – 1500hrs| Sunday - Thursday (except declared holidays)

Document Collection: 0900hrs – 1600 hrs | Sunday - Thursday. — SG

Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/portugal/uae — SG


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