Vasyl Bodnar (second left), Charge d’Affairs of Ukraine in Qatar, inaugurates the visa application centre at the VFS Global centre in Doha.
Doha: The citizens and expatriates of Qatar can apply for visas to Ukraine at the new Visa Application Centre jointly launched by the Embassy of Ukraine in Qatar and VFS Global centre in Doha.
With the launch of the centre, applicants no longer need to visit the Embassy (except for additional interview as per the request of the Consul in each personal case) in Qatar and instead need to submit their visa applications at the VFS Global centre in Doha.
The Visa Application Centre provides outbound travellers from Qatar a very convenient visa application platform, ensuring enhanced quality of services and seamless procedures. It should be noted that Visa Centre will only provide applicants with pre- and post-decision-making services, however, the decisions on visa issues will continue to be carried out only by the Ukrainian diplomatic mission.
During the official inauguration of the Visa Application Centre recently, Vasyl Bodner, the Charge d’Affairs of Ukraine in Qatar, said: “We are pleased to partner with the VFS Global and accelerate the journey towards the advancement of travel between the Ukraine and Qatar. Our collaboration is also part of a more global plan to promote Ukraine as an upcoming destination for tourism and business. The launch of the Visa Application Centre comes in line with the efforts of MFA of Ukraine to modernize existing visa procedures according to the best world standards and is a step forward in Ukraine’s goal to serve applicants more efficiently.”
VFS Global has been associated with the Client Government of Ukraine since 2017 and presently serves applicants through a network of 57 Visa Application Centres across 34 countries.
Vinay Malhotra, Regional Group COO for the Middle East, South Asia & China, VFS Global, said, “Today’s event reflects the Ukraine government’s faith in our abilities and our commitment to providing unparalleled quality of services to visa applicants in Qatar. The new Visa Application Centre is now open in the context of promoting tourism to Ukraine and it is a testament to the keenness of VFS Global to strengthen ties with government entities worldwide.”
Managed by professionals trained to provide secure services in an efficient manner, the centres also offer optional Premium Lounge services to visa applicants for a more personalized service as well as doorstep delivery of passports. Visa Applicants in Qatar could visit 3rd Floor (301) Jaidah Square, Al Matar Street (Airport Road), Doha.
