VFS Global has relocated its flagship New Delhi Visa Application Centre (VAC)—the primary hub for Irish short-stay ‘C’ visas, employment permits and re-entry stamps—from the Shivaji Stadium Metro complex to a purpose-built facility on Kasturba Gandhi Marg. The move became effective at 00:01 IST on 12 January 2026, leaving corporate mobility teams just 48 hours to adjust documentation.
All existing Irish-related biometric appointments booked at the old site have been transferred automatically, but applicants who purchased premium-lounge or courier-return services must re-purchase those add-ons if they wish to use them in the new building. The expanded centre boasts 25 service counters and a dedicated corporate lane, which VFS says will cut average processing times by 30 percent.
VisaHQ, an independent visa and passport services platform, can help employers and travellers navigate the shift as well. Through its Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/), the company offers up-to-date address information, document checklists and end-to-end application management, allowing users to sidestep last-minute surprises and keep mobility timelines on track.
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For Irish employers sourcing talent in India, the practical implications are immediate: invitation letters, courier labels and internal travel-policy templates referencing the old address must be updated to avoid mis-deliveries and visa delays. Mobility vendors recommend bulk-updating case-management platforms and circulating the new address to recruiters and regional HR teams.
The relocation is designed to ease chronic overcrowding that saw two-hour queues during last year’s student-visa peak. VFS hinted that similar capacity upgrades are planned for Mumbai and Bengaluru later in 2026, underscoring sustained demand for Irish visas despite upcoming salary-threshold hikes.
Applicants who arrive at the former Shivaji Stadium site will find redirection signage but no on-site staff. VFS advises travellers to build in extra transit time during the first week as taxi drivers and ride-share apps update their databases.
All existing Irish-related biometric appointments booked at the old site have been transferred automatically, but applicants who purchased premium-lounge or courier-return services must re-purchase those add-ons if they wish to use them in the new building. The expanded centre boasts 25 service counters and a dedicated corporate lane, which VFS says will cut average processing times by 30 percent.
VisaHQ, an independent visa and passport services platform, can help employers and travellers navigate the shift as well. Through its Ireland portal (https://www.visahq.com/ireland/), the company offers up-to-date address information, document checklists and end-to-end application management, allowing users to sidestep last-minute surprises and keep mobility timelines on track.
For Irish employers sourcing talent in India, the practical implications are immediate: invitation letters, courier labels and internal travel-policy templates referencing the old address must be updated to avoid mis-deliveries and visa delays. Mobility vendors recommend bulk-updating case-management platforms and circulating the new address to recruiters and regional HR teams.
The relocation is designed to ease chronic overcrowding that saw two-hour queues during last year’s student-visa peak. VFS hinted that similar capacity upgrades are planned for Mumbai and Bengaluru later in 2026, underscoring sustained demand for Irish visas despite upcoming salary-threshold hikes.
Applicants who arrive at the former Shivaji Stadium site will find redirection signage but no on-site staff. VFS advises travellers to build in extra transit time during the first week as taxi drivers and ride-share apps update their databases.
