VFS Global has been awarded a five-year global contract to manage visa applications for Slovakia, as the Central European nation sees sustained growth in international visitor numbers. The agreement, issued by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs of the Slovak Republic, covers both short-stay (C) visas—valid for trips of up to 90 days within Slovakia or the wider Schengen area—and long-stay (D) visas for stays exceeding 90 days, typically for work or study.

Under the new contract, VFS Global will operate visa services in 83 countries, including India, through 159 visa application centres. To support the rising demand for travel to Slovakia, 87 new centres across 41 countries are scheduled to open in January 2026, with a further 72 centres in 42 countries to be launched later in th

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