How privatizing visa processing has benefited VFS Global, from 'charged optional services' to allegations of corruption
The privatization of visa processing has significantly benefited VFS Global, a leading multinational company. An investigation reveals that this outsourcing has created a lucrative market that often disadvantages applicants. Issues such as corruption and the prioritization of those who pay more have emerged as significant concerns in this system.
- ▪Visa procedures have been partially outsourced to companies like VFS Global to relieve pressure on consulates.
- ▪Applicants in Senegal now go to VFS Global offices instead of the consulate, making the process more challenging.
- ▪VFS Global claims to uphold ethical practices while serving 71 governments, but investigations reveal structural failures and corrupt practices.
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Les Décodeurs Les Décodeurs Investigations Investigations Investigations How privatizing visa processing has benefited VFS Global, from 'charged optional services' to allegations of corruption By Jérémie Baruch, Ruben Nyanguila (Lighthouse Reports) and Tomas Statius (Lighthouse Reports) Published today at 8:39 pm (Paris) 5 min read Lire en français Subscribers only Make us preferred on Google (() => { const scope = document.currentScript && document.currentScript.parentElement; const element = scope && scope.querySelector('[data-element="google-discover-button-link"][data-google-discover-ready="false"]'); const referrerType = document.documentElement.dataset.googleDiscoverReferrerType || ''; if (!(element instanceof HTMLAnchorElement) || !referrerType) { return; } element.href =…
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