MEDIA INFORMATION Alexandria, 4 July 2019 VFS Global launches second Chinese Visa Application Service Center in Egypt Opens new center in the city of Alexandria to cater to growing demand for visas from Egypt Applicants can opt for a host of exclusive optional services like exclusive Premium Lounge access, China in Luxury A Chinese Visa Application Center was launched today in Egypt, in the city of Alexandria, making it the second center, after Cairo, to provide Chinese visa services in the country. The center will efficiently cater to the rising travel needs to visit China, and offer greater convenience to applicants. The center was officially inaugurated in the presence of H.E. Ambassador Mr. Liao LiQiang, Coun- sellor Mr. Chen Jian, Consul General Ms. Zhao LiYing, Head of Visa Section Mr. Guo HuaLong and representatives from VFS Global. With the addition of this new center in Alexandria, Egypt that is conveniently located at 27, Ismailia Street, Kafr Abdu - Roushdy, applicants can avail a wide range of conveniences and value-added services in a secure environment. The Automated Queue Management system for a quicker and more efficient submis- sion processes will ensure reduced waiting time for applicants at the center. Visa fee payment is to be made as cash only in local currency by applicants. Commenting on the launch of the new center, Mr. Jiten Vyas, Regional Group COO, VFS Global, added "It is a pleasure for us to extend our China visa operations in Africa with the launch of our second Chinese Visa Application Center in Alexandria, Egypt. With China becoming a highly popular destination for resi- dents in Egypt, we are confident of effectively catering to the growing demand from the country and ensure applicants experience our world-class services that offer convenience and assistance by our professionally trained staff at our centers.” Launch of ‘China in Luxury’ retail offering For those travellers who wish to indulge in a premium travel experience to visit P.R.China, the exclusive ‘China in Luxury’ retail offering can be availed at the Chinese Visa Application Service Center. As part of this agreement to offer one-of-a-kind travel in P.R. China to the residents of Egypt, VFS Global will offer customised tourism experiences through ‘China in Luxury’ which is now available in Alexandria and Cairo. VFS Global shares a long-standing association with the Government of the People’s Republic of China since 2008, and currently manages visa services in locations like Algeria, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gambia, India, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Madagascar, Nigeria, Senegal, the United Arab Emirates apart from Egypt on behalf of the client government. Key features of the center include: Premium Lounge for personalised service Longer operating hours allowing applicants to visit at a time of their convenience 32nd floor, JBC1, Cluster G, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, PO Box 114100, Dubai U.A.E. Page 1/2 Professionally trained staff fluent in local languages and Mandarin Automated Queue Management system for quicker and more efficient submission processes Photocopy facilities available Dedicated website for easy access to information including visa categories, requirements, check- list, applicable fees, visa status updates and appointment bookings Dedicated contact center and email support to answer queries and track application status Payment of fees by Cash China Visa Application Service Center Address in Alexandria: 27, Ismailia Street, Kafr Abdu - Roushdy, Alexandria, Egypt Helpline: 02237483425/27/28 | Email id: [email protected] Website: www.visaforchina.org Submission Timings: 09:00 hrs to 15:00 hrs (Sunday to Thursday, except scheduled holidays) Payment and Collection: 09:00 hrs to 16:00 hrs (Sunday to Thursday, except scheduled holidays) *VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting applications for client missions. All applications sub- mitted will continue to be assessed and processed by the respective client missions. Timelines for turn- around are as per the discretion of the authorities. About VFS Global VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and dip- lomatic missions worldwide. VFS Global, headquartered in Dubai, UAE, has Swiss parentage and is a portfolio company of EQT, a leading global private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. With 3093 Application Centres, operations in 147 countries across five continents and over 203 million applica- tions processed as on 31 May 2019, VFS Global is the trusted partner of 62 client governments. Media Contact Sukanya Chakraborty [email protected] [email protected] Page 2/2 .
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