VFS Global inaugurate Visa Application Centre for the Republic of Cyprus

(TRAVPR.COM) UAE - March 4th, 2015 - The Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Beirut, Lebanon, has outsourced its visa application process to VFS Global. People who wish to apply for a visa to Cyprus can now do this at the new centrally located visa application centre managed by VFS Global. While VFS Global will accept visa applications, the Embassy will continue to assess and adjudicate all visas applications. The new Visa application centre is located at Arope Building, Verdun, Beirut.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus to the Republic of Lebanon, HE Mr Homer A. Mavrommatis, along with Mr Ajit Alexander, COO - Middle East and Africa, VFS Global, today inaugurated the Cyprus Visa Application Centre in Beirut. Visa processing operations officially begin at this centre.

While inaugurating the centre, Ambassador HE Mr Homer A. Mavrommatis noted the satisfaction of the Cypriot side regarding the inauguration of the Cyprus Visa Application Centre that will allow, among other things, to offer services of high excellence to its applicants and future visitors. Cyprus remains, by all means, one of the most popular destinations among the Lebanese and our  aim, as Embassy of Cyprus, is to further increase the incoming flows of tourists. The advantages that the Cypriot touristic product has to offer are numerous: clean beaches, safe environment, friendly people, high quality but budget resorts as well and good weather conditions  throughout the year, just to name a few.

"I'm confident", Ambassador Mavrommatis concluded, "that the cooperation with VFS Global will be useful and proactive, fully professional for both sides".

Mr Ajit Alexander, COO Middle East and Africa, VFS Global added to this, saying, "It is an honour and our privilege to support the initiative of the Embassy of the Republic of Cyprus in Lebanon to extend our services to their visa application process. The launch of the Cyprus visa application centre in Beirut will offer a convenient visa application submission experience to the residents in the country. We are committed to delivering a professional service to all applicants and travel agents in the country.VFS Global has been serving the Republic of Cyprus since 2010 with visa application processing in UAE".

The visa application centre in Cyprus will accept applications for visas to Cyprus from applicants and travel agents residing in Beirut. The service would attract a nominal service fee, payable at the Centre at the time of submitting applications. The Centre will remain open from 0900hrsto 1600hrs for enhanced convenience to applicants and travel agents. The key features of the Centre facility include:

-    Well trained 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 contact centre 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

Cyprus Visa Application Centres:

Address:
Business Hours: 0900hrs to 1600hrs from Monday to Friday
Email: info.cypleb@vfshelpline.com       
Website: www.vfsglobal.com/cyprus/lebanon

Acceptance of Applications (all applicants):
0900hrs to 1500hrs from Monday to Friday (Except Holidays as declared by the Embassy of Cyprus, Lebanon)

Return delivery of Applications:
1500hrs to 1600hrs from Monday  to Friday  (Except Holidays as declared by the Embassy of Cyprus, Lebanon)

Additional SMS/Courier/Photo/form filling charges as applicable to be borne by the applicant.

VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting and processing applications for the Embassy of Cyprus, Beirut.  
Timelines for turnaround of visas are as per the discretion of the authorities.

About VFS Global
VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With 1514 Application Centres and operations in 120 countries across five continents as at 31 January 2015, VFS Global serves the interests of 45 client governments. The company has successfully processed over 94 million applications since its inception in 2001.VFS Global’s worldwide operations are certified ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management System, ISO 27001:2005 for Information Security Management System and ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management System. For more information, please visit www.vfsglobal.com

Media Contacts
Bianca Nagpal
VFS Global
BiancaN@vfsglobal.com                                                     

Hina Bakht
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