vfs global is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the kuoni group, a public-listed company headquartered in zurich, switzerland.it is a global outsourcing and technology services specialist for diplomatic missions and governments worldwide. the company manages visa issuance-related administrative and non-judgemental tasks for its client governments. with 526 visa application centres (vacs) and operations in 63 countries across five continents as at 31 december 2011, vfs global serves the interests of the diplomatic missions of 37 sovereign governments. the company has successfully processed over 41.09 million visa applications since its inception in 2001.