Guwahati Gets New VFS Global Visa Center for 14 Countries, Including the UK, France, and Japan

Guwahati Gets New VFS Global Visa Center for 14 Countries, Including the UK, France, and Japan
VFS Global opens Northeast India's first multi-country visa center in Guwahati, providing visa application services for 14 countries, including the United Kingdom, France, and Japan.
Travelers from Northeast India can now apply for visas to 14 countries through a new VFS Global center in Guwahati, potentially saving them the cost and inconvenience of traveling to Kolkata or Delhi for visa appointments.The facility, which was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 15, 2026, is located at the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Khanapara. This visa application center is intended to accommodate candidates from all eight Northeastern states, including:
Assam
Meghalaya
Manipur
Tripura
Arunachal
Pradesh
Mizoram
Nagaland
Sikkim

Complete List of 14 Countries Covered
VFS Global's newly opened visa application center will accept visa applications for the destinations listed below:
Austria
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Egypt
Estonia
France
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Latvia
Malta (D-visa applications only)
Morocco
Switzerland
United Kingdomhttps://tinyurl.com/4a9t3ppm
The list contains some major European places, as well as Japan, Egypt, and the United Kingdom. Before making travel preparations, applicants seeking Schengen visas should check the application procedures and appointment availability for the relevant country.

What Does This Mean for Travelers?
Until now, most candidates from the Northeast have had to account for additional transportation, lodging, and time off work when applying for visas elsewhere. A local center could lower the costs for visitors, students, business travelers, and families visiting family abroad.
The inauguration also represents a larger trend in visa services: placing application facilities closer to applicants can remove a practical obstacle to international travel, even if the visa criteria remain constant.
One key aspect to remember is that while VFS Global handles application-related services, visa decisions are still made by the respective embassies and consulates. Before making a booking, applicants should confirm the available visa types, appointment times, and document requirements.Travunited Take:
We regard this as a practical win for travelers in Northeast India. Local visa access could reduce application fees and travel time, but approval is still subject to each country's immigration laws.