How privatizing visa processing has benefited VFS Global, from 'charged optional services' to allegations of corruption
- Posted on May 28, 2026
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How privatizing visa processing has benefited VFS Global, from 'charged optional services' to allegations of corruption
To relieve pressure on consulates, visa procedures have been partially outsourced to a handful of multinational companies, including the leading firm VFS Global. An international investigation, in which Le Monde took part, shows that this market has become a highly lucrative gray area, to the detriment of applicants.
