UAE: Russian Visa Applications Now Accepted Through VFS Global Service Centre
Type
E-journal
Date
25 Jan 2017
Jurisdiction
United Arab Emirates
Taxonomy
Visas
Copyright
LexisNexis
Relevant company
Fragomen Middle East
Analysis
UAE residents applying for visit visas to Russia can now submit their documents at the VFS Global visa service centre, which has been authorised to process visa applications on behalf of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and Northern Emirates.
VFS Global assists with various categories of visit visas, including those for tourism, business and study, among others. The service centre operates daily between Sunday and Thursday from 9am to 5pm.
The Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and Northern Emirates has confirmed that they still accept visa applications; however this will be stopped in due course.
What This Means for Employers and Foreign Nationals
Russian visa applicants holding a UAE residence permit with a minimum validity of 90 days, can now process their applications through VFS Global, which is an approved visa service centre on behalf of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai and Northern Emirates.