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VF Worldwide Holdings Ltd

Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATESLimited CompanyReg: 299444794486-56Since 04/11/2024

Budget

€100 — €0

EP Access

0

accredited persons

Staff

4

1.5 FTE

EU Grants

None

Mission & Goals

As the world’s leading outsourcing and technology service specialist, VFS Global embraces technological innovation to support 69 governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its governments, increasing productivity and enabling them to focus entirely on the critical task of assessment. Operating 3990 Application Centres in 166 countries, VFS Global has efficiently processed more than 509 million transactions processed since 2001 and over 216+ million biometric enrolments since 2007. Headquartered in Zurich and Dubai and backed by majority shareholder Blackstone, along with the Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation and EQT, VFS Global is committed to creating value for all stakeholders and leading in responsible, innovative solutions making government services more effective and efficient.

EU Legislative Interests

Visa Digitalisation, SIS, VIS, Schengen Treaties, Visa Code, Humanitarian Visa, Digital Visa, GDPR, e-privacy, Cybersecurity, Data Act, AI Act, Digital Travel Credentials, Frontex, Procurement, eIDAS

Communication Activities

From 2021, VFS Global has taken part to several meetings with: - The Members of the European Parliament (LIBE Committee) - The officials of the European Commission (DG HOME - Visa Policy Unit) - The representatives of the eu-LISA agency.

Interests Represented

Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members

Member Of

WTTC - World Travel & Tourism Council

Commissioner Meetings

No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.