Four new French visa centres open in Africa
VFS Global launched four new French visa centres in Africa—Paria (Cape Verde), Accra (Ghana), Kigali (Rwanda) and Monrovia (Liberia)—to improve accessibility and expedite the visa application process for residents.
In September 2023, VFS Global expanded its footprint across Africa by opening four additional French visa processing centres. These facilities were established in Paria (Cape Verde), Accra (Ghana), Kigali (Rwanda) and Monrovia (Liberia), with the goal of making French visa services more accessible for applicants based in these countries.
New French visa centres opened by VFS Global
Paria, Cape Verde: The new French visa centre provides local residents with closer, more convenient access when applying for French visas.
Accra, Ghana: The centre offers Ghanaian citizens and residents a streamlined path to submit French visa applications.
Kigali, Rwanda: The new facility simplifies the process for Rwandan applicants as well as international residents living in Rwanda.
Monrovia, Liberia: Liberian visa seekers benefit from improved access to French visa services through this new location.
Benefits for residents and citizens in affected countries
This expansion delivers several advantages to visa applicants in the region. First, it improves accessibility to France’s visa services within each country. Second, the addition of new centres shortens processing times and delivers faster, more reliable service.
Shorter waits and easier steps
With these new centres now open, applicants no longer need to travel to a neighbouring country or rely on costly intermediaries to submit their visa paperwork, even as more countries move toward fully online processes. The new sites offer streamlined services such as online booking and real-time tracking of application status.
These additions mark a meaningful step in strengthening bilateral ties and demonstrate France’s clear commitment to welcoming more African travellers—whether for tourism, study or employment—despite recent policy shifts.
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