VFS signs MoU with Najran Chamber of Commerce and Industry

VFS Global has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Najran Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), to provide end-to-end visa and passport services. Moving ahead, the Chamber’s members and staff will benefit from the provision of these services on its premises, which will provide simplicity and convenience while eliminating the need to attend a Visa Application Centre.

Mr.Mohaimeed Saleh Al Salem, Chairman of the Najran Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Mr. Sumanth Kapoor, Regional Head – KSA, Bahrain and Oman, VFS Global, signed the MoU on 07 September 2021 at the Chamber’s headquarters.

“We are proud to partner with VFS Global to provide unmatched convenience to our members and employees for their visa and passport requirements. Through this joint initiative, we offer Indian and Philippine residents an additional avenue to renew their passports. Furthermore, the revolutionary doorstep visa service will provide much relief to people living in Najran as they can now apply for a visa in comfort at a preferred location.” said Mr.Mohaimeed Saleh Al Salem, Chairman of the Najran Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

By October 2021, VFS Global services are planned to be available at the Chamber’s location. Customers will be able to use the following services between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday.

1. VFS Global provides a range of optional services, including travel insurance, COVID-19 test booking, and document scanning.
2. passport renewal assistance with completing out application forms, submitting forms, and picking up a renewed passport.
3. Assistance with application form completing, form submission, and biometric enrollment. This service is available to Schengen and UK visa applicants and can be done on-site or at a different location, such as an employee’s residence.

Travel insurance, COVID-19 test booking, and document scanning are among the optional services offered by VFS Global.

“The need to receive services ‘at your doorstep’, irrespective of location or time, is very crucial in today’s world. Our doorstep visa service offering is of immense benefit to those who reside in cities away from the existing centres and spend time travelling to the nearest centre. Our partnership with Najran Chambers will bring ease and convenience to customers living in the Najran Province,” added Sumanth Kapoor, Regional Head – KSA & Bahrain, VFS Global.