Czech Republic welcomed 4,000 visitors from Kuwait in 2014
KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kuwait issued 4,000 tourist visas to Kuwaitis and other nationals last year, a sign of an increasing appetite to visit other European destinations. Martin Vitek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to Kuwait, inaugurated the new Czech visa application center located on the first floor of the Al-Banwan Building on Ali Al-Salem Street in Qibla in Kuwait City yesterday, where he lauded the continuous increase in the number of visitors from Kuwait.
“The embassy issued more than 4,000 visas last year and estimates to issue 6,000 this year. With our partnership with VFS Global, this target will be very easy for us. This place is a significant step to strengthening our capabilities to serve our clients better,” he said. Most Kuwaiti visitors are seeking healthcare at various Czech hospitals including therapy sessions offered by internationally recognized spas and clinics in the country.
Tempting destination
“Historically, Czech Republic has been a tempting destination for Kuwaiti visitors. Medical and spa facilities in the Czech Republic have been treating Kuwaiti clients with high quality standards over many years. We are pleased to register an increasing demand from Kuwaiti citizens,” Vitek said. Applicants for visas to the Czech Republic can now visit the VFS Global center to submit visa applications and enroll for biometrics in a centrally-located and comfortable environment.
Ajit Alexander, Regional CEO, Middle East and Africa, VFS Global, said VFS is committed to streamlining the visa application process for travelers and providing best-in-class services to visitors. “We are privileged to partner with the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Kuwait and are confident our services will enhance the overall experience for applicants.”
Key features
Key features of the center include a convenient and centrally-accessed location, professional staff with local language capability to handle queries and applications, a well-appointed place for enhanced comfort of applicants and automated queue governance for a smooth flow of applicants. VFS Global is the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide. With over 1,837 application centers, operations in 122 countries across five continents and over 110 million applications processed as on Sept 30, 2015, VFS Global serves the interests of 48 client governments.