S Africa Visa Application Centre opened in Dubai

Dubai / Emirates Business

In a move to bring enhanced visa application services to the residents of the UAE, the Embassy of South Africa launched a South Africa Visa Application Centre in Dubai. Services at the centre commenced on February 1.
The centre was officially inaugurated by MK Lekgoro, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the UAE, at a ceremony held Tuesday. The conveniently located centre is situated at WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurair
2, Dubai.
With South Africa being a popular travel destination for business and leisure travellers the world over, the streamlined and professional services offered at new centre aims at providing residents of the UAE elevated levels of customer service when applying for their visas.
Well-trained staff with local language capabilities deliver personalised attention to applicants for a smoother and more convenient application experience.
Speaking at the inauguration, MK Lekgoro, Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa to the United Arab Emirates, said, “It is with great pleasure that I formally inaugurate the South African Visa Application Centre in Dubai, which finally formalises our long standing relationship. This will add to the streamlining of much valued services to the public who we are sure will receive the best services in a professional manner.”
Added Vinay Malhotra, COO – Middle East & South Asia, VFS Global, “We at VFS Global are committed to providing world-class visa application services on behalf of our esteemed client government, the Government of South Africa, to the residents of the UAE. We are confident that the newly launched centre in Dubai will add to the overall experience of travelling to the vibrant country of South Africa and are
privileged to be a part of this new
initiative.”
VFS Global has partnered with the Government of South Africa in 2010, and currently serves the client in 18 countries from global network of 43 visa application centres. In the UAE, the company presently serves a total of 26 client governments.