Outsourcing giant VFS Global will relocate its flagship New Delhi Visa Application Centre (VAC) from Shivaji Stadium to a new facility on Kasturba Gandhi Marg on 12 January 2026. The move affects applicants for the United Kingdom, Ireland and 11 Schengen destinations—including Spain, Italy, Norway and Finland—who must re-route appointments booked after that date. ([travelandtourworld.com](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/india-joins-uk-ireland-schengen-states-spain-italy-in-relocating-visa-centres-new-delhi-moves-start-january-twelfth/?utm_source=openai))
According to a company statement, the KG Marg hub will double processing capacity, add 20 biometric booths and house dedicated premium lounges with end-to-end document scanning. The relocation coincides with peak January demand as Indian travellers rush to secure summer Schengen slots six months in advance.
Applicants looking for additional guidance may find value in VisaHQ’s digital concierge platform, which allows Indian travellers to complete visa applications for the UK, Ireland and Schengen countries entirely online, receive expert document review and real-time status alerts; more information is available at https://www.visahq.com/india/.
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Corporate mobility managers should verify that employees’ appointment letters mention the new address; automated reminders may still carry the old venue. VFS says existing bookings will be honoured at the new site without additional fees, but walk-in upgrades or courier-passport return services must be re-purchased.
The change also impacts travel-insurance providers and forex kiosks that operate inside VAC premises. Industry associations are lobbying for a 10-day grace period to avoid no-show penalties for travellers unaware of the shift.
Analysts view the expansion as a sign that outbound travel demand from India has eclipsed pre-pandemic levels, with Schengen states alone issuing more than 850,000 visas to Indians in 2025.
According to a company statement, the KG Marg hub will double processing capacity, add 20 biometric booths and house dedicated premium lounges with end-to-end document scanning. The relocation coincides with peak January demand as Indian travellers rush to secure summer Schengen slots six months in advance.
Applicants looking for additional guidance may find value in VisaHQ’s digital concierge platform, which allows Indian travellers to complete visa applications for the UK, Ireland and Schengen countries entirely online, receive expert document review and real-time status alerts; more information is available at https://www.visahq.com/india/.
Corporate mobility managers should verify that employees’ appointment letters mention the new address; automated reminders may still carry the old venue. VFS says existing bookings will be honoured at the new site without additional fees, but walk-in upgrades or courier-passport return services must be re-purchased.
The change also impacts travel-insurance providers and forex kiosks that operate inside VAC premises. Industry associations are lobbying for a 10-day grace period to avoid no-show penalties for travellers unaware of the shift.
Analysts view the expansion as a sign that outbound travel demand from India has eclipsed pre-pandemic levels, with Schengen states alone issuing more than 850,000 visas to Indians in 2025.
