Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially inaugurated the Northeast region's first visa application centre in Guwahati, establishing local visa processing facilities in the state. The new facility, set up by VFS Global, represents the first dedicated visa application hub established in Assam and the broader region, according to reports by ANI, ETV Bharat, and The Tribune.

Services for 14 Countries Across Eight States

According to reporting by Northeast Today, India Today NE, and Hub News, the newly opened VFS Global Visa Application Centre in Guwahati will provide visa processing services for 14 countries.

The Times of India and The Indian Express reported that the center is designed to serve applicants from all eight Northeastern states, significantly expanding VFS Global's service footprint across the region.

Easing Travel for Regional Residents

Chief Minister Sarma stated that the opening of the centre will help ease travel hassles for citizens across Assam and the wider Northeast, as reported by Hindustan Times.

Coverage by India Today noted that having a local visa processing hub in Guwahati is expected to save time and money for regional travelers by eliminating the need to travel to distant metro cities for visa appointments. Wyrta additionally reported that the facility will assist residents traveling to destinations such as Europe.

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This report was prepared by the Vani24 news desk with AI assistance, based on reporting by the publications below.