VFS Global has been diligently serving the government of India in Saudi Arabia since 2009, overseeing a network of 11 application centers across various cities in the kingdom
In a collaborative effort between VFS Global, the global visa outsourcing and technology services company, and the Indian embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia, the process of passport renewal and document attestation for Indian citizens residing in the kingdom has been streamlined, according to reports from gulfbusiness.com.
VFS Global has been diligently serving the government of India in Saudi Arabia since 2009, overseeing a network of 11 application centers across various cities in the kingdom. Their latest initiative aims to facilitate the passport renewal and document attestation process for Indian communities in the central, eastern, and western regions of Saudi Arabia.
To cater to the needs of Indian residents in remote areas, VFS Global will organize tours to collect passport renewal applications and document attestations. These consular camps have been in operation since 2009, ensuring that these essential services are readily available to Indians in locations such as Bisha, Jizan, Medina, Yanbu, Taif, Mecca, and Najran in the western region. Similar tours are conducted in the central and eastern regions, covering key locations like Sakaka, Arar, Hafr Al Batin, Khafji, Hofuf, Al Quryat, and Wadi Dawasir.
The complete tour schedule, including dates from September to December 2023, can be found on the official website.
VFS’ latest initiative aims to facilitate the passport renewal and document attestation process for Indian communities in the central, eastern, and western regions of Saudi Arabia
Indian nationals can initiate their passport renewal or document attestation applications through the following straightforward process:
Service Selection: Applicants must determine the specific service they require, whether it’s passport renewal or document attestation. They can then access and complete the online passport application form on the official government of India website, tailored to the service and region. The completed form should be printed and signed.
Profile Creation: The next step involves creating a profile on the VFS Global website, which includes generating an appointment confirmation letter.
Booking an Appointment: Applicants can proceed to book an appointment for the consular camp locations through the VFS Global website.
Document Submission: On the designated date and time, applicants should arrive at the consular camp with the printed application form, necessary supporting documents, and the appointment confirmation email.
Review and Acceptance: VFS Global will review the application and accept the required documents during the consular camp visit.
Process Updates: Applicants will receive notifications regarding the processing of their applications via email or SMS, should they choose to opt for this service.
With this collaborative effort between VFS Global and the Indian embassy and consulate in Saudi Arabia, the passport renewal and document attestation process has been made more accessible and efficient for Indian citizens residing in the kingdom.
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