How do I contact VFS Global New York?
Call. You may call us via phone Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 20:00 hours EST for assistance with completing your application: Passport and Visa Services: +1 800 320 9625 * Other Services (Visa, OCI, Renunciation, GEP & PCC): +1 800 320 9693 *
Can you go to VFS without appointment?
Walk In Without Appointment* If you need to submit your visa application on an urgent basis, walk into our Visa Application Centre and opt for this service. VFS Global will process your visa application without a pre-booked appointment.
How can I track my VFS passport status?
Track an application You can track your passport/documents via online/web chat/helpline number/email provided below. To track your passport/documents online, you’ll have to enter the Tracking ID number mentioned on the receipt received from the Visa Application Centre, and your Date of Birth.
How long does it take to get your passport back from VFS?
“Customers with a passport submission letter must fill the webform on our website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/can/. Submission of passports at our visa application centres is strictly prohibited… return of your stamped passport may take upto 14 days once delivered to the high commission,” VFS says.
What is VFS Global USA?
VFS Global is the world’s largest visa outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages the administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to visa, passport and consular services for its client governments.
What courier does VFS Global use?
Courier Service Save time and travel costs, with no need to arrange multiple visits to the Visa Application Centre. Our staff in the centre will collect the required address from you and your passport will be returned through Fox Express or DHL courier service.
What documents are required to collect passport from VFS?
Pick-up Information
| Documents required | Applicant collecting own passport |
|---|---|
| A photocopy of applicant’s Indian government-issued photo ID | |
| A copy of your appointment letter preferred | ✔ |
| Representative’s original Indian government-issued photo ID and 1 photocopy | |
| Original authorization letter (Scanned or Email copies not accepted) |
Is VFS Global Government or private?
Private company
During the past two decades of its operations, VFS Global has attracted considerable criticism….VFS Global.
| Type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Key people | Zubin Karkaria (CEO) |
| Number of employees | 8152 (30 April 2022) |
| Parent | The Blackstone Group |
| Website | www.vfsglobal.com |
How much is VFS service fee?
SERVICE FEES In local currency, this amount is approximately 2,588 INR. A convenience fee of INR 165/- is also applicable. Information: the return of your travel document by courier service is mandatory and included in the VFS service fees. The service fees must be paid online.