VFS Global, the world's largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist and the Embassy of Lithuania in the UAE have opened new Visa Application Centre in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE.

Customers can submit their visa applications at the VFS Global centres without having to visit the Embassy of Lithuania. The centres will initially limit its services to accepting applications for Short term Schengen visa (C) -essential travel only - and Long term National visa (D) for study & employment purposes.

VFS Global has established standardized protective measures to be followed across the centre including specific social distancing and sanitation mandates. All customers are subjected to body temperature checks at the entrance of the centre to assess their health conditions.

Any customer exhibiting Covid-19 symptoms, including high fever, cough and difficulty in breathing will not be permitted to enter the centre and requested to return once the health condition improves. Additionally, all customers and VFS Global employees are required to wear a face mask and gloves within the centre.

Managed by professionals trained to provide secure services in an efficient manner, the newly launched centres offer:

•    Platinum and Premium Lounge facility
•    Mobile Biometric Service to apply for a visa from a location of choice, be it home or office
•    Doorstep delivery of passports
•    SMS notifications on application status  
•    Online tracking of application status
•    Dedicated website for easy access to end-to-end information including visa categories, requirements, document checklists and applicable fees
•    Dedicated contact centre and email support to answer queries and track application status. – TradeArabia News Service