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Partnering Governments. Providing Solutions.

Travel Agents Meet 2018

16 January 2018
Travel Agents Meet 2018 - Partnering Governments. Providing Solutions - 16 January 2018 - Thai Travel Agents Association
Contents
                           1.   VFS Global – World’s Largest Outsourcing Services Specialist   03
                           2.   Client Governments Worldwide                                   04

                           3.   Client Governments in Thailand                                 05

                           4.   UK Visa Application Centre                                     06

                           5.   Application Process                                            07

                           6.   Website and Address                                            08

                           7.   Contact Details                                                09

                           8.   Application Process for Document Scanning                      12

                           9    Value Added Services                                           14

                           10   Process Changes Implemented in 2017                            23

                           11   Australia Visa Application Centre                              24

                           12   Contact Information                                            25

                           13   Application Process                                            26

                           14   Scheduling Appointment                                         28

                           15   Process Changes Implemented in 2017                            33

                           16   Value Added Services                                           34

                           17   Next Generation Products                                       36

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1.VFS Global – World’s Largest Outsourcing Services Specialist

                                 16                                57                                          129
                                                                      Client                                    Countries of
                            Years since                            Governments                                   Operation
                             Inception

           VFS Global is the industry pioneer with 16    The company manages administrative and        VFS Global has a global reach with
             years of experience and is the world’s        non-judgmental tasks related to visa,       operations in129 countries across
              largest outsourcing and technology         passport, identity and citizen services for            five continents
            services specialist for governments and               57 client governments
                       diplomatic missions

                           2430                                       158                                               56
                                                                      Million                                         Million
                            Application                                                                             Biometrics
                                                                    Applications
                             Centers                                                                                Enrollments

             VFS Global operates 2430 Application        The company has successfully processed           VFS Global’s end-to-end unique and
              Centres worldwide. VFS Global has           over 156 million applications since its       innovative biometric solutions including
              pioneered the concept of Joint Visa                  inception in 2001                      Multi Mission Model, Single Tenancy
           Application Centres for multiple clients at                                                      solution, Mobile Biometrics and
               a single premise offering enhanced                                                        Authentication systems are used by 34
            customer service with greater efficiency                                                   client governments across 115 countries.
                                                                                                          The company has processed over 56
                                                                                                       million biometric enrolments since 2007
All statistics stated are as on 31 October 2017.

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3. Client Governments Worldwide

                Australia              Denmark        Hungary            Lithuania        Qatar                         The Netherlands

                Austria                DR Congo       Iceland            Luxembourg       Republic of Korea             Turkey

                Bahrain                Estonia        India              Malaysia         Russia                        UAE

                Belgium                Finland        Ireland            Malta            Singapore                     UK

                Brazil                 France         Italy              New Zealand      Slovakia                      Ukraine

                Bulgaria               Georgia        Ivory Coast        Nigeria          Slovenia                      USA*

                Canada                 Germany        Japan              Norway           South Africa                  Vietnam

                                                      Kingdom of                                              *VFS Global is a sub-contractor to CGI Federal Inc.
                Croatia                Ghana                             P.R.China        Sweden
                                                      Saudi Arabia                                            (the prime contractor for US Government
                                                                                                              operations)

                Cyprus                 Greece         Kuwait * *         Poland           Switzerland         * * VFS Global is a sub-contractor to Mawared
                                                                                                              Kuwait (the prime contractor for Kuwait
                                                                                                              Government operations)

                Czech Republic         Greenland      Latvia             Portugal         Thailand            All statistics stated are as on 31 October 2017.

Serving

57                               16    Years       14     Years          13       Years      12       Years                        11           Years
Client                           USA               UAE,                  Australia            Canada                                Austria,
Governments                                        UK                    Ireland,             France,                               Germany
                                                                         Italy                Thailand

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3. Client Governments in Thailand

                           Australia*                 Denmark (rep.)                     Italy
                                                      Iceland,
                           UK*                        Greenland, Faroe)                  Austria (rep.)                Malta and Slovenia

                           Canada                     Finland                            Czech Republic
                           The
                                                      Norway                             Croatia
                           Netherlands
                           Belgium                    Sweden                             Singapore

                                                                                                                       *present in
                           Japan                      India*                             Malaysia
                                                                                                                       Chiang Mai
                                                                                                              All statistics stated are as on 31 October 2017.

Serving

17                                   13   Years   2     Years             13     Years           12   Years
Client                               Bangkok      Chiang Mai              Australia              UK
Governments

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UK
                           Visa Application Center

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Application Process

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Website and Address
Website:
http://www.vfsglobal.co.uk/Thailand/

Bangkok : 28th Flooor, Trendy Building,
Sukhumvit Soi 13, Wattana, Bangkok

Chiang Mai: 191 Siripanich 6B Floor Huaykaew
Rd., Suthep Muang Chiang Mai

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Contact Details

        Phone              00 44 203 481 1736

      For more details, log on to :
      https://www.gov.uk/contact-ukvi-inside-
      outside-uk/y/outside-the-uk/english

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#BeatThePeak

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Reminders
      1.                   15 minutes before appointment time
      2.                   Take elevator #10
      3.                   Only applicant, no companions allowed
      4.                   Complete and sign checklist
      5.                   Barcode separator for UK

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Application Process for Document Scanning

                           Visa Categories                   Process

          1. PBS Tier 1, 2, 4 and 5               1. Download the barcode
             including dependents                    separator from VFS website

                                                  2. Print your documents and
          2. EEA Family Permit                       barcode separator in A4 paper

          3. Biometric Residence                  3. Sort and separate your
                                                     documents according to the
             Permit                                  barcode separator

          4. Returning Resident Visa              4. Place the barcode separator in
                                                     front of the document
For reference purpose only.

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Application Process for Document Scanning

                                             Reminders

              1. No staples, clips or pins attaching the documents

              2. Torn, crumpled or heavily creased documents cannot be scanned and
                 therefore must be photocopied in A4 sized paper

              3. It is applicant/ representative’s responsibility to ensure that any supporting
                 documents are submitted in the required format for smoother process

              4. All customers applying for UK settlement, including Priority Visa
                 applicants, must send their supporting documentation directly to UKVI in
                 Sheffield, UK by post.

For reference purpose only.

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Standard Value Added Services

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Premium Value Added Services

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Enhanced Premium Lounge
                                                                 VFS Global is offering a 20% discount* for
                                                                 applicants availing the Premium Lounge
                                                                 service for UK visa application submissions.
                                                                 Residents of Thailand can avail the Premium
                                                                 Lounge service at the special rate of THB
                                                                 2,520 per person.
                                                                 *Offer valid till 31 January 2018

The service includes:

 Separate area with comfortable and stylish
  surroundings with refreshments
 Faster submission of your application by a professional
  and courteous VFS Global staff
 Photocopying of the documents
 SMS alert updating you of the processing status of
  your application
 Courier return of your passport at your choice of
  address within Thailand
 Complimentary walk-in without appointment service
 Quick and easy online appointment bookings through
  the country specific website

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On Demand Mobile Visa

  UK visa applicants can
  now apply for a visa from
  a location of their choice,
  such as a home, office, or
  school campus.

  This service is ideal for
  large groups as the entire
  group       can      enroll
  biometrics and submit
  their visa applications on
  the same date and from a
  location that is convenient
  for the group.

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On Demand Mobile Visa

                       Key Features              Eligibility                     Booking

                                         This service is available to    Email:
          • Available for individuals,                                   ukviodmvbkk@vfsglobal.com
            corporates, student          all applicants and categories
            groups and tour groups       except for the following:
                                                                         Call:
                                                                         02 -168-7394
                                         1.Applicants requesting for
          • Dedicated phone line
                                         ODMV service in Pattani,        Book at least 3 days in
            and email ID for
                                         Yala, Narathiwat and            advance of your preferred
            appointment bookings         Songkhla
            and queries                                                  date and location

                                         2.Non- Thai nationals           Payment
          • Inclusive of courier         applying for any category.
            return-delivery of your
                                                                         Book 3 days in advance, and
            processed documents,         3.Applicants availing Super     pay within 24 hours before
            SMS                          Priority Visa                   the desired appointment
                                                                         date.

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On Demand Mobile Visa
                                    Pricing

 Within Bangkok In THB                             Outside Bangkok   In THB

 1-10 applicants           40,800                  1-10 applicants   64,000

 In excess of 10                                   In excess of 10
                           4,100                                     6,400
 (per applicant)                                   (per applicant)

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On Demand Mobile Visa

                           (Video)

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Mobile Visa Application Van (Coming Soon)

     Features of Van:

     Mobile visa application
     van comes with complete
     facility including biometric
     enrolment.

     Appointment can be
     booked online.

     For information, you may
     check website in the           Proposed Locations:
     future                         1. Khet Suan Luang, Bangkok
                                    2. Khet Bang Kapi, Bangkok
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New Premium Value Added Services- Soon!

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Process changes implemented in 2017

        PBS Scanning                          Settlement Courier

        Points Based System Visa applicants   Settlement application - All customers
        (Tiers 1, 2, 4, 5): are digitally     applying for UK settlement, including
        scanned at UK Visa Application        Priority Visa applicants, must send their
        Centre in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.     supporting documentation directly to
                                              UKVI in Sheffield, UK by post.
                                                           Use this layout for using 3 or more images and text
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Australia
                           Visa Application Centre

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Contact Information
Website: www.vfsglobal.com/Australia/Thailand
Email:   info.dibpth@vfshelpline.com
Phone:   02-1187100

Bangkok : 28th Flooor, Trendy Building,
Sukhumvit Soi 13, Wattana, Bangkok

Chiang Mai: 191 Siripanich 6B Floor Huaykaew
Rd., Suthep Muang Chiang Mai
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Songkran Peak Advisory

   Submit your visa application early to ensure
   you receive your visa in time! Applicants are
   encouraged to lodge their application online
   using ImmiAccount at
   https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa/Immi
   or by making an appointment with VFS Global
   for Australia in Thailand

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Reminders
        1.                 15 minutes before appointment time
        2.                 Take elevator #10
        3.                 No big bags allowed
        4.                 Only applicant and sponsor are allowed
        5.                 Schedule appointments on time

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Application Process for Paper Application

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Application Process for Online Application

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Scheduling Appointment

      1. Go to VFS Australia website and click scheduling appointment

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Scheduling Appointment

2. Read the instruction

3. Register your email address
and fill out necessary details.
*Reminder: your ImmiAccount
is not linked to VFS
Appointment, hence you will
have to register separately for
VFS appointment

4. Go to your email and
activate your account

5. Login using your username
and password
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Scheduling Appointment

      6. Choose accordingly on the below selection

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Scheduling Appointment

      7. Fill out the details and select appointment date and time

      8. Once submitted, you will receive appointment letter on your
      email which you can show or print.

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How to schedule for group applications

         Group application (9 and over)

                           Please send applicant details and request to
                           appointmentsagent.dibpth@vfshelpline.com

         For timing to submit visa application is 8.30 hrs.-9.00 hrs.
         For Biometrics Collection is 13.00 onwards

         However it depends on the mutually agreed timings

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Process Changes Implemented in 2017

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Standard Value Added Services

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Premium Value Added Services

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5. Next Generation Products

                 1. Location Independent
                                                    2. Self-service Kiosk                  3. Visa at Your                   4. Mobile Visa
                 Document Processing
                                                                                           Doorstep                          Application
                 (LIDPro™)
                                                                                                                             Centre
                                                                              Customer centric technology-
     Technology driven solution            End-to-end service capability      enabled service, which collects     Convenient and highly flexible
     enabling visa and document            for self-managed application       applicant’s biometrics data and     mobile facility that offers Enhanced
     processing remotely from              submission, biometric capture      applications from the location of   Customer Convenience, Security
     multiple locations                    and payments                       their choice                        Features and Enhanced Network
                                                                                                                  Reach

                                                    6. Attestation                        7. Resident Permit &               8. Integrated Citizen
                 5. Verification
                                                    Services                              Enrolment- Migration               Services
                 Services
                                                                                          Services
     Networked, scalable and               Holistic services for end-to-      Holistic management of next-gen     Provision of specialised public-
     professionally managed                end attestation of documents       enrolment programmes for            facing services with capability to
     verification processes to             with relevant authorities          governments and local               also set-up and manage state-of-
     authenticate information and                                             authorities on a national and       the-art Citizen Service Centres
     supporting documents                                                     global scale

                 9. Online Visa                     10. Online Visa                       11. Online                         12.Tourism & Trade
                 Solutions                          Form-filling Assist                   Language                           Support for Client
                                                                                          Solutions                          Governments
     New-age transactional apps            Personalised assistance from       Customised online solution to       Travel and tourism promotion of
     for hand-held devices when            professionally trained staff to    meet the specific local language    national tourism authorities
     on-the-go                             complete and submit their entire   requirements of the region
                                           online visa application at the
                                           centre

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Thank You

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document. Any form of reproduction or transmission without the consent of VFS Global
will amount to an infringement of VFS Global copyright.

Disclaimer: All Trademarks, Logos, etc. pertaining to third parties referred for
illustration purpose only and remain the exclusive property of their respective owners.

All statistics stated are as on 30 September 2017.

For more details contact:
Lyra Ibanez- Senior Manager, LyraN@vfsglobal.com
Phakamas Audong- Operations Manager, PhakamasA@vfsglobal.com
Suchakree Satitsemakul- Operations Manager- SuchakreeS@vfsglobal.com

This material was prepared and used by VFS Global during an oral presentation; it is not
a complete record of the discussion.

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