From The Economic Times · ET Spotlight · · 1m 10s
VFS Global Builds Trusted Tourism Infrastructure
VFS Global helps India's tourism growth with trusted mobility solutions for millions of travelers.
In brief
VFS Global helps India's tourism growth with trusted mobility solutions for millions of travelers. VFS Global provides visa services across 160+ countries to ensure secure and legal travel for tourists amid rising border security concerns. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Tourism Resilience in India
India's international tourist arrivals rose from 17.91 million in 2019 to 20.57 million in 2024, a 14.8% increase.
Outbound Travel Growth
Indian national departures reached 30.89 million in 2024, up 9.79% year on year, and increased to 32.83 million in 2025, up 6.3%.
Global Tourism Resilience
The UN Secretary-General's 2024 report describes tourism as a crucial driver of economic recovery and growth.
VFS Global's Role
VFS Global operates visa application services for governments across 160+ countries, acting as a trusted intermediary between travelers and governments.
Technology for Trust
VFS Global uses facial recognition to prevent fraud, ensuring passport faces match applicants before booking travel slots.
Tourism Infrastructure Needs
VFS Global helps build tourism infrastructure for trusted mobility, ensuring legal travel experiences and blocking fraudsters from exploiting the system.
The short version
VFS Global provides visa services across 160+ countries to ensure secure and legal travel for tourists amid rising border security concerns.
