VFS Global Clarifies Role in Sri Lanka eVisa Outsourcing Amidst Audit Spotlight 📰

VFS Global has issued a limited statement clarifying its position regarding the Sri Lanka eVisa outsourcing agreement, following media reports stemming from a Special Audit Report (dated Oct 3, 2025). • The Outsourcing Agreement, signed on December 21, 2023, involves the Department of Immigration and Emigration, IVS Global FZCO (IVS-GBS), and V F Worldwide Holdings Ltd (VFS Global). • VFS Global stated its role is limited to being a technical partner, with IVS-GBS identified as the prime contractor. • VFS emphasized that its function globally is exclusively administrative and non-judgemental, not involving the assessment part of the visa process. • The company confirmed its commitment to transparency and compliance with Sri Lankan competent authorities. • VFS Global also noted it offered full support and information to the Office of the Auditor General on November 7, 2024, but received no response, reiterating its commitment to future cooperation. • VFS noted that the captioned matter is currently sub-judice.