VFS Global Now Offers Iceland Visa Services in India

THE EMBASSY of Iceland, New Delhi has appointed VFS Global to process Iceland visa applications for Indian travellers. H.E. Gudmundur Arni Stefansson, Ambassador, Embassy of Iceland and Alok Singhal, Regional Head - North & East India, VFS Global signed the contract in New Delhi. 

Iceland has been gaining popularity among Indian travellers, with a growth of over 30 per cent recorded in 2017. To ensure greater access to the Iceland visa process for travellers across India, VFS Global now offers Iceland visa services at three locations in India – Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. Prior to this, customers had to submit their applications through the Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi. 

VFS Global also offers its optional Premium Lounge to Iceland visa applicants, providing end-to-end personalised service throughout the visa application process. The Premium Lounge is just one of several optional services applicants can avail, including Prime Time for application submission and passport collection on weekends, and pick-up services within each city, among others. 

H.E. Guðmundur Árni Stefansson, Ambassador of Iceland said, “The Icelandic Embassy is looking forward to taking over the visa processing services in cooperation with VFS Global and other relevant parties. The Consular Section of the Embassy, under the capable leadership of Kristin Eva Sigurdardottir the Deputy Head of the Embassy, will do its utmost to provide the best service possible in accordance with rules and regulations.“ 

Vinay Malhotra, Regional Group COO – South Asia, Middle East and China, VFS Global said, “We are truly honoured by the Embassy of Iceland’s faith in our services, and excited to bring the visa service closer to home for residents in India. Iceland has long been gaining momentum as a destination amongst travellers, and we are happy to provide a seamless visa application experience.” 

VFS Global has been associated with the Embassy of Iceland since 2013, offering visa services on its behalf in Australia, Canada, Ghana, Indonesia, P.R. China, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Thailand, Turkey, UK, Ukraine and Vietnam, and has processed over 40,000 Iceland visa applications through the years.