Visa service provider, VFS Global, has introduced a wider range of technology-driven solutions designed to ease application processes for group and individual travellers across the country.
The company, which manages visa and consular operations for several governments, says the rising number of sports teams, corporate groups, families and leisure travellers seeking more flexible and convenient services has prompted the expansion.
According to the Chief Operating Officer for Sub-Saharan Africa, Siddharth Mehra, “Our mission is to ensure that every traveller’s journey begins smoothly, supported by technology, security and trust.”
He noted that the firm had strengthened its offerings in Nigeria to provide what he described as flexible and reliable visa submission experiences.
One of the increasingly popular options is the Visa At Your Doorstep service, referred to as On-Demand Mobile Visa for UK applications — which allows applicants to complete their documentation and biometrics from any preferred location.
Meanwhile, the service has been used by corporate teams, students and families seeking coordinated submissions.
A spokesperson for Remo Stars FC, who reportedly used the service for a group booking, commended the process, describing it as “seamless and efficiently managed,” with staff providing adequate support for players during the submission.
VFS Global has also expanded its Premium Application Centres in Enugu, Kano, Ibadan and Port Harcourt, complementing its main centres in Lagos and Abuja.
The centres provide a quieter, more private environment for applicants and offer optional services, such as document-scanning support, real-time notifications and courier return of passports.
For travellers who require more flexibility, the firm offers Prime Time Appointments, enabling submissions outside regular working hours, including evenings and weekends. Its Premium Lounge service also provides a dedicated, personalised submission experience.
The company explained that the solutions are supported by its Live Identity Processing technology, designed to ensure biometric accuracy and secure handling of applicants’ data.