VFS Global has relocated its flagship New Delhi Visa Application Centre (VAC)—the primary hub for Irish short-stay ‘C’ visas, employment permits and re-entry stamps—from the Shivaji Stadium Metro complex to a purpose-built facility on Kasturba Gandhi Marg. The move became effective at 00:01 IST on 12 January 2026, leaving corporate mobility teams just 48 hours to adjust documentation.
All existing Irish-related biometric appointments booked at the old site have been transferred automatically, but applicants who purchased premium-lounge or courier-return services must re-purchase those add-ons if they wish to use them in the new building. The expanded centre boasts 25 service counters and a dedicated corporate lane, which VFS says will cut average processing times by 30 percent.
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For Irish employers sourcing talent in India, the practical implications are immediate: invitation letters, courier labels and internal travel-policy templates referencing the old address must be updated to avoid mis-deliveries and visa delays. Mobility vendors recommend bulk-updating case-management platforms and circulating the new address to recruiters and regional HR teams.
The relocation is designed to ease chronic overcrowding that saw two-hour queues during last year’s student-visa peak. VFS hinted that similar capacity upgrades are planned for Mumbai and Bengaluru later in 2026, underscoring sustained demand for Irish visas despite upcoming salary-threshold hikes.
Applicants who arrive at the former Shivaji Stadium site will find redirection signage but no on-site staff. VFS advises travellers to build in extra transit time during the first week as taxi drivers and ride-share apps update their databases.
All existing Irish-related biometric appointments booked at the old site have been transferred automatically, but applicants who purchased premium-lounge or courier-return services must re-purchase those add-ons if they wish to use them in the new building. The expanded centre boasts 25 service counters and a dedicated corporate lane, which VFS says will cut average processing times by 30 percent.
For Irish employers sourcing talent in India, the practical implications are immediate: invitation letters, courier labels and internal travel-policy templates referencing the old address must be updated to avoid mis-deliveries and visa delays. Mobility vendors recommend bulk-updating case-management platforms and circulating the new address to recruiters and regional HR teams.
The relocation is designed to ease chronic overcrowding that saw two-hour queues during last year’s student-visa peak. VFS hinted that similar capacity upgrades are planned for Mumbai and Bengaluru later in 2026, underscoring sustained demand for Irish visas despite upcoming salary-threshold hikes.
Applicants who arrive at the former Shivaji Stadium site will find redirection signage but no on-site staff. VFS advises travellers to build in extra transit time during the first week as taxi drivers and ride-share apps update their databases.
Source: VisaHQ Global Mobility News
