Article #37621

Le Monde - World News

Le Monde - World News

Title How privatizing visa processing has benefited VFS Global, from 'charged optional services' to allegations of corruption Source Le Monde - World News
Description To relieve pressure on consulates, visa procedures have been partially outsourced to a handful of multinational companies, including the leading firm VFS Global. An international investigation, in which Le Monde took part, shows that this market has become a highly lucrative gray area, to the detriment of applicants.
Link https://www.lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2026/05/28/how-privatizing-visa-processing-has-benefited-vfs-global-from-charged-optional-services-to-allegations-of-corruption_6753918_8.html Published At 2026-05-28 14:39:23 (2 months ago)
Created At 2026-05-28 14:42:18 Updated At 2026-05-28 14:42:18