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TUE · 2026-06-02 · 19:43 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0602-81222
News/Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa
NSR-2026-0602-81222News Report·EN·Economic Impact

Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa

VFS Global, a large company, is making significant profits from processing millions of visa applications submitted by individuals from the Global South. This business model involves handling a substantial volume of applications, generating substantial revenue for the company.

Al JazeeraFiled 2026-06-02 · 19:43 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
Inside the billion-dollar business of getting a visa
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Briefing Summary

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VFS Global, a large company, is making significant profits from processing millions of visa applications submitted by individuals from the Global South. This business model involves handling a substantial volume of applications, generating substantial revenue for the company. The investigation highlights VFS Global's central role in facilitating international travel for a large demographic. The article does not specify when this business has been operating or the exact locations where these applications are processed, but it focuses on the financial aspect of visa acquisition for people from the Global South.

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Key claims

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The company processes millions of visa applications annually, generating substantial revenue.

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VFS Global operates as a quasi-monopoly in visa application processing, charging significant fees.

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VFS Global's business model raises questions about fairness and accessibility in international travel.

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Applicants from the Global South disproportionately bear the costs and burdens of visa processing.

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1 min read · 18 words
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