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VFS Global announces extended Ramadan timings in UAE

VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has announced revised opening hours for its Visa Application Centres in UAE, including extended working hours for some, to provide greater convenience to visa applicants during the holy month of Ramadan.

UKVI Visa Application Centres

Location Monday – Thursday Friday
Abu Dhabi 8 AM to 3 PM 9 AM to 12.20 PM; 2.20 PM to 3 PM
Dubai 8 AM to 5PM 9 AM to 12.20 PM; 2.20 PM to 5 PM
Sharjah 8 AM to 3 PM

 

In the UAE, UK visa applicants will have the additional advantage of opting to submit their documents from Premium Application Centres at Radisson Hotels and Resorts in Dubai during the month of Ramadan.

Operating Days Location Time
Tuesday Radisson DAMAC Hotel 9 AM to 2 PM
Thursday Radisson Red DSO 3 PM to 7 PM
Friday – Saturday Radisson DAMAC Hotel 7 PM to 7 AM

 

OtherVisa Application Centres

Destination country Location Monday – Friday
Canada Dubai, Abu Dhabi 8 AM to 2 PM
Turkiye Dubai, Abu Dhabi 9 AM to 3 PM
Ireland and Australia Abu Dhabi 9 AM to 3 PM
Bulgaria, Belarus, Cyprus, Malaysia, Ukraine, Israel Abu Dhabi 9 AM to 3 PM
South Africa, Ukraine, Cyprus, Turkiye, Malaysia, Belarus, Bulgaria Dubai 9 AM to 3 PM
Singapore Dubai 9 AM to 4 PM
Schengen countries* Dubai 9 AM to 5 PM
Schengen countries* Abu Dhabi 9 AM to 3 PM
China Dubai 9 AM to 3 PM

 

 

Philippines ePassport Renewal Centres

Location Monday – Friday
Abu Dhabi, Dubai 8 AM to 2 PM

 

VFS Global advises citizens and residents to plan their travel itinerary and visa applications well in advance to avoid delays in processing during the peak season.

VFS Global offers a range of optional services** for the comfort and convenience of applicants, including Premium Lounge services fora seamless customer journey in a plush lounge setting.

Applicants can also opt for our Visa At Your Doorstep service to submit applications from the comfort of their home or office. Visa At Your Doorstep is available for select destination countries, and has trained staffvisiting the applicant’s location of choice to complete the process. Details of the service and its availability are available at https://www.vfsglobal.com/visa-at-your-doorstep/.

*VFS Global offers Schengen visa services for Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands in the UAE

**Some of the services may not be offered in some countries, or for specific client governments. Opting for these services does not influence the outcome of your visa application; this is at the sole discretion of the Embassy/Consulate.
Visit www.vfsglobal.com for details.

Opting for any optional, value-added services (such as Prime Time Services or Form-filling, or any other service) does not guarantee a quicker or more positive decision by the concerned Embassy/Consulate.

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