South Africa visa application centre opens in Dubai

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Dubai - The centre was officially inaugurated by MK Lekgoro, Ambassador of South Africa to the UAE, at a ceremony held on Tuesday.

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Published: Tue 28 Feb 2017, 7:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 28 Feb 2017, 11:04 PM

In a move to bring enhanced visa application services to the residents of the UAE, the Embassy of South Africa launched a South Africa Visa Application Centre in Dubai.
The centre was officially inaugurated by MK Lekgoro, Ambassador of South Africa to the UAE, at a ceremony held on Tuesday. The centre is situated at Wafi Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai.
With South Africa being a popular travel destination for business and leisure travellers, the services offered at new centre aims at providing residents of the UAE elevated levels of customer service when applying for their visas.
Speaking at the inauguration, MK Lekgoro said: "The South African Visa Application Centre in Dubai will add to the streamlining of much valued services to the public who we are sure will receive the best services in a professional manner."
Vinay Malhotra, COO - Middle East & South Asia, VFS Global, said: "We are confident that the new centre will add to the overall experience of travelling to South Africa."
Key features of the centre
>  Convenient and centrally accessed location
>  Professional staff with local language capability
>  Automated queue management system for smooth flow of applicants
>  Dedicated website for easy access to information including visa categories, requirements, check-list and applicable fees
>  Secure handling of passports, documents and personal information
>  Door-step delivery of passports
>  Premium lounge for personalised and comfortable service
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