Aperilink 2023: Italian Aperitivo & Business Networking Event In Johannesburg

VFS Global, in collaboration with the Italian-South African Chamber of Trade and Industries and the Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg, hosted the second-ever Aperilink event- an evening of aperitivi with authentic Italian food and business networking, which was attended by eminent dignitaries. This was held at the VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre located at Rivonia Blvd & Mutual Road in Sandton, Johannesburg on Thursday, 8 June 2023.

VFS Global shares a long-standing relationship with the Government of Italy since 2004. The company serves customers through a vast network of over 90 Visa Application Centres across 34 countries. After the Consulate General of Italy awarded a contract in 2019 to provide visa services in South Africa, VFS Global has expanded its network of Centres for Italy visa services to six cities, including Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Pretoria, George and Port Elizabeth.

VFS Global is the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions. VFS Global is the trusted partner of 67 client governments, operating a global network with more than 3,300 Application Centres in 145 countries. The company has processed over 261 million applications since its inception in 2001. The company manages non-judgmental and administrative tasks related to applications for visa, passport, and consular services for its client governments, enabling them to focus entirely on the critical assessment task. VFS Global has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland.

VFS Global is majority-owned by funds managed by Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager. The Swiss-based Kuoni and Hugentobler Foundation and EQT, a global investment organisation, headquartered in Stockholm/Sweden, hold minority stakes in VFS Global.

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