Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday that VFS Global has agreed in principle to set up a dedicated visa facilitation centre in Guwahati. The centre will process visa applications for more than 60 countries, easing the need for residents of Assam and other northeastern states to travel to Delhi or Mumbai for biometric submissions.

The Chief Minister stated on X that further details, including the list of countries and expected timelines, will be shared soon. He said: "Travelling abroad? Need to submit biometrics for you visa application? That meant a long journey to either Delhi or Mumbai. Soon this will be history for our people from Assam and the North East. Happy to share that VFSGlobal

has agreed in principle to set up a dedicated visa facilitation centre for

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