Saudi Arabia outsources visa processing in UAE

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry has signed a deal with VFS Tasheel under which businessmen can apply for Saudi visas at the company's offices in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.

Speaking to Emirates 24l7, VFS Tasheel Chief Operations Officer Mahesh Anchan said visa processing will start from Sunday March 31 in Dubai and Sharjah.

The Sharjah office can process 300 applications daily while Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices can handle 450-500 applications a day. Dubai and Sharjah offices are spread over 14,000 sq ft and 12,000 sq ft respectively. Abu Dhabi office will be operational in the first week of June, Anchan said.

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