Gulf Air, VFS in visa service deal

Dubai : Gulf Air has partnered with VFS Global, the largest visa service provider in the world, to facilitate visa issuance for passengers flying to Bahrain. The online visa facility will launch this summer on gulfair.com. 

Signing the agreement with VFS Global, Gulf Air Chief Commercial Officer, Ahmed Janahi, said: “Gulf Air passengers will be able to easily obtain short term visit visas to Bahrain via our website gulfair.com – allowing them to come to Bahrain and experience all that our Kingdom has to offer in terms of tourism, business opportunities and more.”

Zubin Karkaria, Chief Executive Officer, VFS Global Group said: “We believe the online e-visa platform will make visa application much more convenient for Gulf Air customers, providing them with greater speed and transparency in the process, thereby enhancing their overall experience.” 

Vinay Malhotra, Chief Operating Officer – Middle East & South Asia, VFS Global, added: “Quicker turnaround times, 24X7 accessibility, and online tracking, amongst other advantages, will make applying for a visa to Bahrain easier than ever before.”

The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai where the airline was present alongside Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority.