MFA signs Agreement with VFS Global: Facilitating applications for Montenegrin visas abroad

A Cooperation Agreement between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the international company VFS Global, which enables the acceptance of applications for Montenegrin visas through the company's application centers abroad, was signed yesterday in Abu Dhabi, within the framework of the annual VFS Global–AI Connect conference, which gathered representatives from 52 countries.

The Agreement was signed by the Secretary General of the Ministry, Adis Pepić, and the Chief Commercial Officer of VFS Global, Jiten Vyas.

VFS Global is a leading international company headquartered in Zurich and Dubai, specializing in providing consular and visa application processing services, cooperating with 69 countries – the majority of which are EU member states, the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and now Montenegro. It successfully operates in over 150 countries, with a network of more than 3,500 application centers.

The Agreement envisages the implementation of a pilot project in five countries – Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Kyrgyzstan, and China. Citizens of these countries will, thanks to this cooperation, be able to submit visa applications at VFS centers in Dhaka, Islamabad, New Delhi, Bishkek, and Shanghai.

Following the completion of the six-month pilot phase, there is a possibility of extending this service to other countries, depending on interest and evaluation results.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs remains committed to modernizing visa procedures and enhancing the accessibility of services for citizens and foreign nationals, while maintaining high security and professional standards.