Are VFS Application Centres in the Middle East closed for receiving applications?
Many VFS application Centres are temporarily closed for receiving applications due to the situation in the Middle East.
As of 21 April 2026, VFS application centres in the following cities are closed for receiving applications:
- Baghdad, Iraq
- Erbil, Iraq
- Tehran, Iran
- Beirut, Lebanon
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Lahore, Pakistan
- Islamabad, Pakistan
- Gaza, Palestine
This is not a complete overview of VFS application centres that are closed for receiving applications, and the list may not always be fully up to date. You can find updated information about the status of VFS application centres here (eksternt nettsted).