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VFS GLOBAL OFFICIAL URGES APPLYING EARLY THROUGH OFFICIAL PLATFORMS

- BY ASHFAQ AHMED Senior Assistant Editor

As UAE residents rush to plan their summer holidays, many are hitting a roadblock as most Schengen visa appointment slots are fully booked.

But there is good news, you can avoid stress and last-minute panic by following guidelines shared by VFS Global, the world's largest visa processing centre based in Dubai.

Responding to growing concerns over visa delays, Monaz Billimoria, Regional Head — UAE, VFS Global, urged travellers to act ahead of time.

"Schengen visa applications can be submitted up to six months before the intended travel date. We constantly urge applicants to plan their trips and apply for their visas well in advance to avoid any delays ahead of their travels," she said.

Peak summer demand