Thailand outsources visa services to VFS Global in Kolkata

Thailand Kolkata consul office today officially announced the launch of visa application service at VFS Global centre, an outsourcing and technology service specialist for diplomatic missions and governments worldwide.
"For the first time, applicants in Kolkata will be able to submit their visa applications at a modern facility with five dedicated counters," a release by the consulate said here today.
Inaugurating the visa application centre, Pattira Chiempricha, Acting Consul-General, The Royal Thai Consulate-General, Kolkata, said, "Ties between India and Thailand are closer than the distance in between. The Consulate strives to facilitate this thriving relationship. And today marks a great milestone in achieving this goal."

"The introduction of this service in Kolkata extends the convenience of a seamless visa application process to the travel trade fraternity and intended travellers to Thailand. We will continue to work together to deliver a professional and well-appointed end-to-end service," said Vinay Malhotra, COO-South Asia, VFS Global.