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'Visa at Your Doorstep' demand rises among UK travellers to India
A recent survey has revealed significant rise in demand for 'Visa at Your Doorstep' (VAYD) service among UK travelers to India. The service is being taken as more travelers from the UK choose India as their destination, according to VFS Global, a prominent visa facilitation service. The rise in demand reflects a broader trend of growing British interest in visiting India.Recent statistics from the Ministry of Tourism reveal that the UK is now one of the top three source countries for foreign tourists arriving in India, contributing to 9.82 percent of the total arrivals between January and June this year. This period has seen a substantial 64 percent increase in overall foreign tourist arrivals to India compared to previous years. The surge in British tourists is part of a larger trend of rising international interest in India.
Anirudh Singh, COO of Europe and CIS at VFS Global, highlighted the increased demand for the VAYD service, which offers a convenient and personalized approach to visa application. “The demand for convenient and personalized services is rising, and our VAYD service is perfectly positioned to meet this growing need,” Singh said. VFS Global, which provides technology services for governments and diplomatic missions, including the Indian mission in the UK, has seen a significant uptick in requests for this service.
The VAYD service is designed to enhance the travel experience by streamlining the visa application process. Equipped with mobile kits for biometric data collection, VFS Global staff can visit applicants at their preferred locations, whether it be their home, workplace, or hotel.
This approach minimizes the need for applicants to travel to a visa application center, thus simplifying the process and saving time. By offering this level of convenience, the service allows travelers to concentrate on their travel plans rather than dealing with administrative tasks.
The growing popularity of the VAYD service underscores the increasing demand for streamlined, customer-friendly solutions in the travel and visa industry. As more British travelers opt for India as their destination, services like VAYD are likely to continue gaining traction, further reflecting the evolving needs and preferences of today’s global travelers. Such services are helpful in several ways.
Source: Times Of India
