The third-party service provider VFS Global
VFS Global is an external service provider commissioned by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In November 2018, after a global tender, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs selected VFS Global as the external service provider for the provision of visa services in eight of the nine regions worldwide.
The company VFS Global will operate as a service provider for the Dutch government in Africa, North America, Central and South America, Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, and India.

Schengen Visitor Insurance OOM
Please note: Allianz no longer offers Travel Risk Insurance for a Schengen visa. Fortunately, there is an excellent alternative: the Schengen Visitor insurance from OOM Insurance. This Dutch insurer from Rijswijk specializes in Schengen insurance.
The policy offers visa guarantee (if the visa is rejected, you will get the premium back) and extensive coverage up to €500.000. With a low premium starting at €1,60 per day, it is a reliable and affordable choice. You can take out the policy online immediately, and you will receive it within an hour.
✔ Meets all requirements for a Schengen visa application with ease.
✔ Affordable and good: From just €1,60 per person per day.
✔ The policy by email within 1 hour (iDEAL, credit card or PayPal).
✔ Also for persons over 70 years of age
✔ Coverage for medical expenses up to a maximum of €500.000
✔ VISA GUARANTEE: If your Schengen visa is rejected, you will receive a refund of the premium.
✔ Liability can optionally be included in the insurance.
The Schengen Visitor insurance is the best choice for a successful Schengen visa application!
Would you prefer to receive the policy in English? Click here: Calculate premium and finalize.
More information about OOM's Schengen insurance:
- Coverage overview Schengen Visitor Insurance
- Policy conditions Schengen Visitor Insurance
- Schengen Visitor Insurance Insurance Card
VFS Global has been collaborating with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs since 2006 and will provide Schengen visa services , Caribbean visa services, national long-stay visas, Dutch travel documents, and civic integration exams under the new contract.
The headquarters of VFS Global is located in Dubai (United Arab Emirates), and it is originally a Swiss company (part of EQT, a private equity firm headquartered in Stockholm).
VFS operates 2776 Application Centers, has operations in 141 countries on five continents and serves 62 governments. In 2018, it processed more than 184 million applications.






