VFS Global
Coverage of VFS Global in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa
An investigation reveals how visa giant VFS Global generates profits from millions of visa applications submitted by individuals in the Global South. The article highlights the commercial scale of visa processing operations managed by the company.
- How privatizing visa processing has benefited VFS Global, from 'charged optional services' to allegations of corruption
Privatizing visa processing has led to VFS Global benefiting through 'charged optional services' and allegations of corruption, creating a lucrative gray area that harms applicants. An international investigation involving Le Monde highlights these issues.
- Blackstone’s VFS banks mega profits on African, Asian visa applicants
VFS Global, majority-owned by Blackstone, has generated significant profits by upselling optional visa application services in Africa and Asia, with allegations of undisclosed charges and pressured sales tactics. Investigations claim its profits quadrupled between 2017 and 2024 despite modest visa application growth, while Blackstone sold part of its stake for $950 million.