The Consul General of the Royal Thai Consulate General, Chennai, Mr Chanchai Charanvatnakit, on Thursday announced the launch of the new visa application centre in Bengaluru through VFS Global’s Thailand Visa Application centre. VFS Global will now accept applications for Thai visas from Bengaluru and other parts of the state. This centre was launched a day after the Schengen Visa Application centre opened in the city on Central Street.
Mr Charanvatnakit said, “It was with great pleasure that I announce the opening of the new Thai Visa Application Centre in Bengaluru, which reflects our constant endeavour to enhance services and facilities for visa applicants in Karnataka. There is an increase in the number of Indians visiting Thailand every year”. Applicants can look forward to longer operating hours, a dedicated website for easy access, visa information, fees and application status, a call centre, email support and doorstep delivery of passports. Also, the Schengen Visa Application Centre has opened its doors to Bengaluru with its new office on Central Street. The centre will process visa applications to France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Italy, Malta, The Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden.
Mr Dominique Causse, Consul General of France, Bengaluru, and Mr Rolf Frei, Consul General of Switzerland, Bengaluru, announced the launch of the new centre. “Most visitors wish to go to France for business, tourism and higher studies. The availability of a direct flight to Paris is also a facilitator”.