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UK Swiss Visa Appointments Canceled

July 28, 2023
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UK Swiss Visa Appointments Canceled

 

Switzerland’s visa service provider, TLScontact, experienced an “IT incident” leading to the cancellation of all Swiss (Schengen) tourist and transit visa appointments in the UK. The company, responsible for processing millions of visa applications worldwide, cited technical difficulties in transferring biometric data to Swiss government servers as the cause of the incident.

Furthemore, as applicants struggle to secure appointments amid the busy travel season, concerns arise over the security of sensitive personal information held by external visa processing agencies like TLScontact.

Securing Schengen visa appointments has become increasingly challenging, with applicants relying heavily on outsourced processing partners like TLScontact, VFS Global, and BLS International.

Additionally, even without IT issues, obtaining appointments for prominent tourist destinations in Europe has proven difficult, as centers across the UK reported no availability for Schengen countries like Spain and Portugal throughout July and August. This large-scale cancellation leaves Swiss visa applicants in limbo, facing uncertainties about rescheduling or abandoning their travel plans.

At the same time, the incident highlights the importance of maintaining secure and functional IT systems in visa processing agencies that handle highly sensitive personal information, including names, addresses, biometrics, and legal documents. TLScontact assured that no customer or employee data had been compromised and that they are working to resolve the issue promptly.

However, the cancellation raises concerns about the potential impact of cyberattacks on visa processing operations and the need for heightened security measures in the industry.

Reference:
  • Swiss visa appointments cancelled in UK due to ‘IT incident’
Tags: Cyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CyberattackCybersecurityJuly 2023Schengensensitive informationSwitzerlandTLScontactUKUnited KingdomVisaVulnerabilities
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