VFS Global, an expert in trusted technology services, empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, announced the inauguration of its new Visa Application Centre for Türkiye, located on the 18th floor of the Diplomat Commercial Offices, Building 1565, Road 1722, 317 Diplomatic Area, Manama, Bahrain.
The centre was formally inaugurated by Dr Ayşe Koytak, Ambassador of Türkiye to Bahrain Anirudh Singh, Chief Operating Officer for Middle East, VFS Global and Lloyd DSouza, Regional Head, VFS Global, underscoring the strong bilateral ties and commitment to enhancing customer convenience in visa services.
The new centre will accept applications for Single Entry and Multiple Entry visa categories, providing applicants with streamlined access to travel documentation.
Applicants can choose from a range of optional services to enhance their overall visa application submission experience, such as SMS alerts and courier services, among others. It is important to note that opting for these additional services does not have any bearing on the timeline or visa application decision.
Dr Koytak wished the VFS Global Türkiye Visa Application Centre every success in its future operations and expressed confidence that the new centre would contribute to a more efficient, accessible and applicant-friendly visa process in Bahrain.
Emphasising the importance of facilitating travel and strengthening people-to-people ties between Türkiye and Bahrain, Ambassador Koytak noted that Türkiye remains the leading destination for both Bahraini nationals and foreign residents in Bahrain.
She highlighted that the number of visa applications is expected to continue rising.
Singh added:
"The inauguration of our new Türkiye Visa Application Centre reflects our
ongoing commitment to providing applicants with convenient, secure, and
customer‑friendly services. We aim to deliver
a seamless experience that meets the evolving needs of travellers. This new centre
will serve as a trusted hub for visa services, reinforcing our dedication to
efficiency, transparency, and customer satisfaction.” -TradeArabia News Service