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ABU DHABI / Emirates Business
Residents of the UAE can now enroll for biometrics and submit their applications for visas to Denmark at the Visa Application Centres launched by the Royal Danish Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Royal Danish Consulate General in Dubai.
The UAE is the fourth country in the Middle East and 33rdcountry globally, where dedicated Denmark Visa Application Centres, managed by VFS Global, have been launched for enhanced convenience and ease to applicants. The centre in Dubai was inaugurated by Merete Juhl, Ambassador of Denmark to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar at a ceremony held on February 15. The centre is located at WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurrair 2, Dubai.
The centre in Abu Dhabi is located at Level 25, Shining Tower, Mubarak Bin Mohammed Street, adjacent to Khalidiyah Mall, Abu Dhabi. Services in both cities commenced on 15 January 2017.
Speaking at the inauguration, Merete Juhl Ambassador of Denmark to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, said, “It is my great pleasure to inaugurate the new Visa Application Centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. VFS Global has been carefully chosen to manage the Denmark Visa Application Centres based on their recognised efficiency and professional approach. It is of utmost importance to Denmark that visa processing is handled in a top professional manner.â€
Vinay Malhotra, COO – Middle East & South Asia, VFS Global said, “In our continued commitment to expanding our extensive global network of Denmark Visa Application Centres, we are privileged to bring streamlined and proficient visa application services to residents of the UAE travelling to Denmark. We are confident that the newly launched centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai will deliver world-class services for an enhanced visa application experience to our applicants. We are honoured to be a part of the advancement of travel, be it for business or leisure, between the two nationsâ€.
VFS Global has partnered with the Government of the Kingdom of Denmark since 2008, and currently serves the client in 33 countries from a vast network of 104 visa application centres globally. In the UAE, the company presently serves a total of 25 client governments since 2004.