VFS Global launches Malta visa application centre in Sri Lanka

High Commissioner of Malta to India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and Malta’s Ambassador to Nepal Reuben Gauci (centre) along with VFS Global Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Manpreet Singh Arora (left) and Honorary Consul of Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Malta in Sri Lanka Senthano Sabar (right) at the launch of Malta Visa Application Centre in Colombo

The Malta High Commission in New Delhi and VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services empowering secure mobility for governments and citizens, announced the launch of the Malta Visa Application Centre in Colombo.

Inaugurated recently by High Commissioner of Malta to India, Maldives, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh and Malta’s Ambassador to Nepal Reuben Gauci and VFS Global Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager Manpreet Singh Arora, the centre will become operational on February 1, 2026.

The new facility will allow Sri Lankan citizens travelling to Malta the convenience of submitting their Schengen visa applications in Colombo, with the assessment of visa applications continuing to be undertaken by the Malta High Commission in New Delhi.

VFS Global has moved to a larger, upgraded facility in Sri Lanka. The 80,000-square-foot centre at No. 675, Dr. Danister De Silva Mawatha, Colombo 9, is equipped with modern amenities, is easily accessible and offers an enhanced customer experience.

The spacious premises, supported by well-trained customer service staff, will provide the applicants with a seamless and comfortable environment throughout the visa application process.

said, “We have seen a steady increase in the number of Sri Lankans travelling to Malta for work, study and leisure. The opening of the Malta Visa Application Centre in Colombo offers greater convenience and improved access for the applicants. We appreciate VFS Global’s continued partnership and professionalism, which ensures that visa services are delivered efficiently and to the highest standards.”

VFS Global South Asia Chief Operating Officer Yummi Talwar said, “Our long-standing partnership with Malta since 2008 reflects the deep trust we share with the government of Malta. With the launch of our expanded and upgraded centre in Colombo, Sri Lankan travellers to Malta will benefit from modern, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced convenience. Supported by well-trained staff, we remain committed to providing a seamless, efficient and trusted application experience on behalf of the government of Malta.”