France launches visa application centre in Dhaka | News

DHAKA, Sept 17, 2025 (BSS) - France has launched a new state-of-the-art visaapplication centre in Dhaka to provide an enhanced and seamless experiencefor Bangladeshi applicants seeking short and long-stay visas. The centre, located at Rangs Z Square on Gulshan Avenue, was inaugurated onTuesday by the France Ambassador to Bangladesh Marie Masdupuy, said a pressrelease here today. From today onwards, applicants can submit their visa applications at thecentre by booking prior appointments through VFS Global's website. Speaking at the inauguration, Ambassador Masdupuy said the initiative aims tofacilitate travel for Bangladeshi residents by improving accessibility andefficiency. "This shift will increase the number of daily applications submitted, reducethe waiting time to get appointments, modernise payment options, andgenerally improve applicant experience via a specialised...