Vfsglobal - About the company
Vfsglobal is an acquired company based in United Arab Emirates, founded in 2001 by Zubin Karkaria. It operates as a Provider of optional services assisting with visa application and delivery. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 87 active competitors, including 3 funded and 4 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Udaan, CIBTvisas and Visas Avenue.
Company Details
Provider of optional services assisting with visa application and delivery. The business offers assistance in completing visa application forms. It provides personalised support during the visa application submission process. The business keeps applicants informed on their visa application status via alerts. It also delivers passports and documents directly to applicants.
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@vfsglobal.com
- Registered Address
- 21st Floor, Tower A, Urmi Estate, 95, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel(W), Delisle Road, Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 400013
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2001
Location
Stage
Acquired
Last Known Valuation
$***** as on Oct 17, 2024
Ranked
1st among 87 active competitors
Annual Revenue
₹1,000+ Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
Employee Count
3,449 as on Jan 31, 2025
Exit Details
Acquired by Blackstone (Oct 07, 2021)
Legal entities associated with Vfsglobal
Vfsglobal is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VFS Global AG CIN: 1167346 , Switzerland, Active | Oct 17, 2023 | - | 10976 (As on Mar 01, 2023) | - |
VFS GLOBAL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U75210MH2006FTC158812 , India, Active | Jan 10, 2006 | ₹1,000+ Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025) | 3449 (As on Jan 31, 2025) |
Vfsglobal's acquisition details
Vfsglobal got acquired by Blackstone on Oct 07, 2021 at an acquisition amount of $*****.
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Vfsglobal's funding and investors
Vfsglobal is a funded company. Vfsglobal has 2 institutional investors.
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Vfsglobal's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Vfsglobal is Zubin Karkaria. Zubin Karkaria is the CEO of Vfsglobal.
Here are the details of Vfsglobal's key team members:
- Zubin Karkaria: Founder & CEO of Vfsglobal. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Vfsglobal's Board of Directors
Vfsglobal's board has 3 active members. Zubin Karkaria is part of team and Reto Andreas Wilhelm and Max Ernst Katz are independent board members.Here is the list of Vfsglobal's board of directors:
Name | Type | Representing | Status | Duration |
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Team | - | Current | 21y 2m | |
{zfahok | Team | - | Past | 1y 2m |
Independent board member | - | Current | 21y 2m | |
soswamy | Independent board member | - | Current | 8y 5m |
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Vfsglobal's employee count trend
Vfsglobal has 3,449 employees as of Jan 25. The total employee count is 3.0% more than what it was in Jan 24. Here is Vfsglobal's employee count trend over the years:
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Vfsglobal's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Vfsglobal include Udaan, CIBTvisas and Visas Avenue. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Vfsglobal, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Vfsglobal 2001, United Arab Emirates, Acquired | Provider of optional services assisting with visa application and delivery | - | 69/100 | |
2nd | Provider of visa facilitation and processing services | - | - | 45/100 | |
3rd |  CIBTvisas 1989, Mclean (United States), Acquired | Provider of travel visas and passport services for global travel | - | 35/100 | |
4th |  Visas Avenue 2013, India, Unfunded | Immigration Consultants in India for Australia, Canada,NZ,UK | - | - | 34/100 |
5th | _1557405649375.png?devicePixelRatio=2&height=30&width=30){kind=logo} CMB Regional Centers 1997, Rock Island (United States), Series A | Provides migration services | $550K | - | 34/100 |
6th | Provider of immigration and visa consultancy services | - | - | 32/100 | |
7th |  Argo 2018, Greenville (United States), Acquired | Provider of travel services | - | - | 32/100 |
8th | Siri Smart Three 2007, Porto (Portugal), Unfunded | Provider of services specializing in securing visas | - | - | 32/100 |
9th | Azza Consultancy Services 2007, Hyderabad (India), Unfunded | Education and immigration consulting firm that provides a range of services to facilitate international student mobility | - | - | 31/100 |
10th | Provider of visa processing services | - | - | 28/100 |
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Vfsglobal's Investments and acquisitions
Vfsglobal has made 2 investments in companies including Beforepay and Beforepay. Vfsglobal has also acquired 2 companies including Cixbrasil and Etimad.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 07, 2025 | Acquisition | Sao Paulo (Brazil) | ||
Feb 27, 2020 | Investments | 2019 | Sydney (Australia) | |
Feb 27, 2020 | Investments | 2019 | Sydney (Australia) |
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Reports related to Vfsglobal
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News related to Vfsglobal
Filter this listMedia has covered Vfsglobal for a total of 18 events in the last 1 year, 14 of them have been about company updates and 2 about partnerships.
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VFS Global Clarifies Role, Reinforces Transparency in Visa Processing ServicesBusiness and Financial Times•Jun 25, 2026•Vfsglobal
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VFS Global Participates in Dubai's Flame Tree Initiative for Urban Beautification and SustainabilityTravel Daily Media•May 26, 2026•Vfsglobal
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VSL Global Expands Multilingual Video Localization Offering for Brands, Agencies and Media Teamsmultilingual.com•Apr 09, 2026•Vfsglobal
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VFS Global wins Award of Excellence at the 16th Aegis Graham Bell AwardsThe Tribune•Mar 10, 2026•Vfsglobal
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Philippine Officials and VFS Global Launch Contract Verification Services in DubaiTravel Daily Media•Feb 18, 2026•Vfsglobal
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VFS Global Warns Against Visa Appointment Fraud Amid Surging Travel DemandBusiness and Financial Times•Feb 10, 2026•Vfsglobal
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