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What are people's experiences using VFS Global visa services in Thailand?

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Sep 18, 2024

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Have anybody heard or used VFS Global visa services and used it ? 

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The discussion centers around the use of VFS Global visa services by expats, particularly for UK visa applications and passport renewals in Thailand. Many users have shared their experiences, noting a mix of efficiency and dissatisfaction with the procedures involved. Positive feedback highlights good service, while criticisms focus on the high costs and complex application processes. Several users pointed out that VFS is the mandated service for UK visas, indicating a lack of alternatives for applicants in Thailand.

Christopher *************

Yes for many years , even when I was in Qatar

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Guddu *************

VFS notorious and unnecessarily troubling procedures . They force you to spend and do leg work. Should be abolished if that country wants more tourists.

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Anan ********

@Guddu ************

If you are considering using VFS Global's services, it is recommended that you check the service reviews for specific countries or regions to understand other customers' experiences. In the meantime, you can contact VFS Global directly for more information or to ask your questions. When preparing your visa application, make sure to follow the detailed guidelines provided on the VFS Global website and prepare all the necessary documents.

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David ***********

Used VFS to get a visa for my wife to the UK. Very invasive application procedure. Do not like them one bit far supperior service when at the embassay. Guess itcwas done by some government civil servant to make someone rich

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Andy ************

@David **********

VFS is merely a collection agency. The decision on UK visas applied for in Thailand is actually made by the UK Passport Office in India

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David ***********

@Andy ***********

you do not need the middle man. It can be done by the embassy. Having dealt with VFS I was not impressed. It is just a money making machine.

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Andy ************

@David **********

For UK visas from Thailand there's no choice. You have to use VFS

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David ***********

@Andy ***********

captive audience. As I said someone friends are making money.

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@David **********

I think outsourcing is a standard process these days. And realistically in Thailand so many expats are being scammed by visa agents, VFS is comparatively cheap

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Stuart ***********

@David **********

UK government makes the decisions on outsourcing, so it's not a Civil Servant making someone rich, it will almost certainly have been the Conservative Minister that made the decision.

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@Stuart **********

same thing. Ultimately the Home Office would give advice. However I beleive that VFS started processing passports in 2003 and that would be Labour. But who is the major shareholders, Blackstone. Nuf said.

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Graham ******

They are the out-sourced agents for the UK government for Visa applications and passport renewals etc. You have no choice but to use them as when you start an application on a UK government website it will direct you to the VFS Global portal to continue the process. I've used then for a UK Visitor Visa.

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At**

I used multiple times

very good service

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John *******

Used them to renew my UK passport in Chiang Mai last year. Efficient but expensive.

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Manuel *********

A lot of my Indian colleague’s use them regularly and they are quite happy

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