The Cricket World Cup will be held in the United Kingdom from 30 May to 14 July

  • Thousands of visitors expected to travel to the United Kingdom from the Middle East to attend the Cricket World Cup 2019
  • The Cricket World Cup will be held  in the United Kingdom from 30 May to 14 July
  • VFS Global introducing special services for seamless visa application this peak season, including appointments outside office hours and priority visa services
  • VFS Global UK Visa Application Centres across UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain offer two special World Cup Packages – Premium and Premium Plus

Cricket fever is about to hit the world. The 2019 ICC Criket World Cup is being held in England this time around and fans from the cricket-crazy countries of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka are about to descend on the United Kingdom in droves. 

With the World Cup last held in England twenty years ago in 1999 and according to VFS, cricket fans from the region are travelling to the UK in unprecedented numbers to see their heroes play on one of the biggest sporting stages in the world.

VFS Global UK Visa Application Centres across UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain are offering two special World Cup packages – premium and premium plus to help fans through their visa application process.

Premium World Cup Package is designed to make the visa application experience more convenient with features such as premium lounge, walk-in without appointment service, form-filling assistance, assisted scanning, SMS service, courier service and a complimentary Oyster Card to use on London’s public transport systems.

Premium plus World Cup package includes on demand mobile visa service which allows applicants to apply and submit biometrics at a location of their choice. The package also providesthe same services as the premium package.

In addition to the packages, applicants can benefit from additional services on offer :

  1. Get your application processed within 5 working days with our Priority Visa service, or within 24 hours with our Super Priority visa service.
  2. Apply for your visa outside of standard hours – ideal for busy working professionals and groups of travelers.
  3. VFS Global’s Premium Lounge is designed to provide personalised attention and assistance to ensure a more seamless and speedy visa submission process.
  4. Choose from a wide range of products at the Britain Travel Shop, including Oyster Cards, BritRail passes, and tickets for various UK attractions.
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