VFS Global has announced the opening of its Visa Application Centre in Namibia, effective 19 November 2024.
Applicants can now book appointments to submit their UK visa applications through VFS Global’s online platform.
This development follows the UK Government’s appointment of VFS Global as its visa agent in 142 countries, including Namibia, in January 2024.
The UK Government introduced a visa requirement for all Namibian nationals intending to travel to the United Kingdom including those visiting the country effective July 2023.
The decision was made in response to a significant increase in UK asylum applications from Namibian citizens since 2016.
“We are excited to embark on this new journey with UK Visas and Immigration here across Sub-Saharan Africa. We have enjoyed a long-standing partnership with UKVI since 2003 and look forward to now bringing travellers from Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, our best-in-class services,” said VFS Global, Head- Sub-Saharan Africa Alok Singhal.
The new Visa Application Centre in Namibia offers a range of services designed to make the visa application process easier and more efficient.
Applicants can select from a variety of optional services, including document upload assistance, SMS notifications, document checking, and courier passport return after a decision is made.
Another feature, the “Keep My Passport While Applying” service, allows customers to retain their passports during the application process, only needing to submit it if a visa is issued.
For those seeking extra comfort, the Premium Lounge service, available in select countries including Namibia, offers a personalised submission experience with staff assistance.
Additionally, customers in Namibia can also choose “Prime Time” for submitting their applications outside of regular business hours.
