There are third party outsourcing and technology websites that provide visa application processing services on behalf of various governments and diplomatic missions. It operates visa application centers worldwide, facilitating the submission of visa applications, processing of documents, and other related services, and works in partnership with governments and consulates to streamline the visa application process, making it more efficient and accessible for applicants.
VFS global Visa Application Center
Let us say someone from India would like to apply for a Schengen visa to enter France. To understand the process, follow these steps.
- From the dropdown menu “I am applying from,” choose the country where you want to apply for the Schengen visa.
- Pick the Schengen country you want to apply to from the list that says “I am going to.”
To go to the next page, click the “Take Me To The Website” button.
On this screen, you have options to begin your visa application, book an appointment, or “visa at your doorstep”.
TLS Visa Application Center
Let us say someone from China would like to apply for a Schengen visa to enter France. To understand the process, follow these steps.
- From the dropdown menu “I’m a resident of,” choose the country where you want to apply for the Schengen visa.
- Pick the Schengen country you want to apply to from the list that says “I’m going to.”
Good Luck!