In partnership with the Government of Latvia, VFS Global has launched visa application centres for applicants in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The new centres aim to better serve the needs of the growing number of travellers to the Baltic nation.
(TRAVPR.COM) UK - April 18th, 2016 - VFS Global launches visa application services for Latvia in three cities in the United Kingdom
LONDON/MANCHESTER/EDINBURGH: In partnership with the Government of Latvia, VFS Global has launched visa application centres for applicants in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. The new centres aim to better serve the needs of the growing number of travellers to the Baltic nation.
This is the first time the Government of Latvia has partnered with VFS Global to open visa application centres in the UK. The centre in London is located at 66, Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT. The centre in Manchester is located at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH. The centre in Edinburgh is located at 1 Rennie’s Isle, Leith. Edinburgh. EH6 6QT.
Mr. Oskars Pastars, Third Secretary, Latvian Consulate, London, said, “I think that visa application process for Latvian Schengen Visas has become more appealing for many visa applicants even in distant regions of the United Kingdom.”
Added Mr. Chris Dix, Chief Operating Officer – UK and Americas, VFS Global, “The aim of these centres is to offer first-class service to those travellers to Latvia who need a visa, offering the full range of services in a standardised manner. We are honored to partner with the Embassy of Latvia in the United Kingdom to facilitate this process for visitors to this beautiful country, and are confident applicants will be fully satisfied with the new services.”
The key features of the centre include:
· Convenient and centrally-accessed location
· Professional staff with local language capability to handle queries and applications
· Dedicated website for easy access to information including visa categories, requirements, check-list and applicable fees
· Secure handling of passports, documents and personal information
· Door-step delivery of passports
Latvia Visa Application Centres in the UK
Address: 66 Wilson Street, London, EC2A 2BT, United Kingdom
Address: Manchester is located at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester, M12 6JH
Address: 1 Rennie’s Isle, Leith. Edinburgh. EH6 6QT
Helpline: +448713760023 Email: info.schengen@vfshelpline.com
Website: http://www.vfsglobal.com/Latvia/UK/index.html
Business hours: 0830hrs to 1730hrs (Monday day to Friday)
*VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting applications for client missions. All applications submitted will continue to be assessed and processed by the respective client missions. Timelines for turnaround of visas are as per the discretion of the authorities.
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About VFS Global
VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With 1986 Application Centres, operations in 123 countries across five continents and over 115 million applications processed as on 31 March 2016, VFS Global serves the interests of 50 client governments. VFS Global’s worldwide operations are certified ISO 9001:2008 for Quality Management System, ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management System and ISO 14001:2004 for Environmental Management System. For more information, please visit www.vfsglobal.com
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