Monday, August 25, 2014

From application processing and beyond: An outsourcing agency that covers all bases






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Outsourcing is the process of obtaining services or goods from an external supplier. It has been used as a management tool by businesses from various industries since the Industrial Revolution. In embassies and consulates, its functions are similar: outsourcing allows diplomatic services to gain access to technology and expertise from outside the public sector, streamlining processes and making them more efficient and effective and improving management and control, all in a cost-effective way.

Outsourcing consular and administrative diplomatic services also translate to better service for customers. Third-party service providers and delivery partners have the experience, skills, and technology to effectively handle applications management, documents processing, tracking, and disseminating information. This leads to a simplified application process, quick reviews, and timely returns of approved documents.



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Cox & Kings Global Services (CKGS) is a fine example of a specialist outsourcing agency that focuses on providing services to embassies and consulates. Embassies and consulates around the world have CKGS as their delivery partner, with the agency taking over administrative, operational, and data management tasks throughout the entire life cycle of a visa, passport, or consular application.

CKGS prides itself on always being at the forefront of technology. It's capable of providing biometrics solutions to make the application process easier and to fulfill customer demand for more convenient ways to apply for visas, passports, and other diplomatic services while ensuring maximum privacy and security for the diplomatic office



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For more detailed information on the services that Cox & Kings Global Services provides, visit its official website.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Apply For Your International Visa: Cox & Kings Global Services Shows You How

Many nations require international travelers to secure a travel visa prior to entering the country. If you are unfamiliar with the process of obtaining a visa, here are the necessary steps.

Research the visa protocols for your destination. Acquiring a visa isn’t something that can be done at the last minute; give yourself at least one month to fill out all of the documents, conduct the necessary interviews and to process your application before booking your flight. You can begin by visiting the U.S. State Department website and reading the requirements of the country to which you plan to travel.

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Check the nation’s consulate or embassy website. Some nations only require a visa for visits that exceed a certain length of time. You will also likely need your passport prior to the visa application process. Moreover, you might be instructed to submit your application via an appointed outsourced delivery partner. For example, if you choose to travel to India, you will be directed to Cox & Kings Global Services, which is the official service provider in the United States for Indian Visa and Indian citizenship renunciation support.


Visit the nation’s embassy. If the nation to which you plan to travel has a consulate or embassy in your area, you could visit the offices in person to apply for your visa. You will need to bring your valid United States passport, at least one other form of identification, a method of payment for the processing fees, the dates you plan to travel, the method by which you can be contacted during your travel and an appropriate photograph that can be pasted to the necessary documents. If the nation uses a service provider – such as Cox & Kings Global Services – make sure you book an appointment directly with their offices at least a few days before submitting your application.

Submit your application. This can be done either by post, by physically bringing the application to the appropriate offices or – if it is offered – online. Cox & Kings Global Services offer online document submission for visa applications, but this service is not universally available.

In order to avoid major inconveniences with your visa, it is crucial that you begin your application process well before your intended departure. If you plan on visiting India from the United States, you can check the Cox & Kings Global Services website for more information.