VFS Global’s Schengen visa application centre in Bangalore will now accept visa applications for France and Switzerland.
The centre will also accept applications for other Schengen countries such as Austria, Belgium, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal and Sweden, said Mr Vishal Jairath, Regional Head – South Asia, VFS Global.
VFS Global will accept applications for French visas from applicants in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, and for Swiss visas from applicants in Karnataka.
While the French visa applications will be processed by the Consulate-General of France in Bangalore , the Swiss visa applications will be processed in Mumbai.
The new Schengen visa application centre is located on Central Street in the city, and will remain open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.