VFS Global Delhi: Nearest Metro, Gate, Floor & Directions

Most European, UK and Canada visa applications in Delhi run through VFS Global at Shivaji Stadium Metro Station, Mezzanine Level, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place. That is the address on your appointment letter — not the US Embassy in Chanakyapuri and not the US VAC counters elsewhere in the same complex.

Take the Airport Express to Shivaji Stadium station and head to the mezzanine level. Rajiv Chowk on the Yellow and Blue Lines is the backup — about 700 metres east, a 10-minute walk or a short auto ride. Reach 30 minutes before your slot with your appointment letter, passport and the document checklist for your country.

US applicant? You likely need the US VAC biometrics guide for Shivaji Stadium or the US Embassy phone and entry rules for Chanakyapuri instead. VFS and the US VAC share the station area but run separate counters with separate letters.

Which centre is yours#

VFS handles different countries on different counters and sometimes different floors of the mezzanine. Your appointment letter names the exact country counter — follow that, not the general "Shivaji Stadium" signboards outside.

Photo specs differ by country. Schengen generally wants 35×45 mm; the US 50×50 mm format is not accepted here. Wrong size is the most common reason for a repeat visit, so match the checklist for your destination, not a generic visa photo.

Nearest metro and walking route#

First choice: Shivaji Stadium (Airport Express). Exit the ticket gates and look for the VFS / Visa Application Centre signs to the mezzanine level. You are already in the right building — no street walking needed.

Backup: Rajiv Chowk (Yellow / Blue Lines). Use the Baba Kharak Singh Marg side exits and walk west about 10 minutes, or take an auto for the last stretch. Useful if you are staying in CP or Karol Bagh and the Yellow Line serves you better.

From New Delhi railway station, Shivaji Stadium is one Airport Express stop toward Dwarka. From IGI Airport, the same line runs straight to Shivaji Stadium in about 15–20 minutes, which suits a morning appointment after a late-night arrival — though for an 8 AM slot it is simpler to stay in central Delhi the night before. Metro hours for early slots: Airport Express from ~5 AM, regular lines from ~6 AM — see first and last train timings.

Entry, security and what happens inside#

Access is restricted to applicants plus one helper only for minors, elderly visitors or those needing medical assistance. Carry a government photo ID alongside your visa papers.

Phones are generally allowed inside the VFS centre on silent, but you must put them away while being served, and photography is prohibited. Large bags, suitcases and bulky backpacks slow you down at security — carry a slim folder with your documents and leave the rest at the hotel.

Inside, the flow is token, document check, biometrics (fingerprints + photo), and payment of the VFS service fee and any optional services. Counters accept cards and UPI alongside cash, but keep a backup payment method. Timings are typically Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM for submissions and biometrics, with passport collection in the same window — confirm against your letter since country counters vary on holidays.

Mistakes that cost a second trip#

• Going to Chanakyapuri. The US Embassy has nothing to do with Schengen/UK/Canada applications.
• Mixing up US VAC and VFS. Both sit around Shivaji Stadium but admit only their own appointment holders.
• Wrong photo size. Carry photos cut to your country's spec, not leftovers from a US application.
• Missing printouts. Appointment letter, application form and checklist printouts are checked at the door. Phone screenshots are not a substitute.
• Arriving exactly on time. The queue at the door plus security takes 15–25 minutes on busy mornings. Thirty minutes early is comfortable.

After your appointment#

You are usually out within an hour. Passport return runs by courier or collection at the same centre, tracked through the VFS reference number — not through the US ustraveldocs portal.

If you flew in just for the appointment, central Delhi connects quickly onward: the Airport Express back to IGI, or the Yellow Line toward South Delhi hotels. For an early interview-style morning, the same early-morning embassy-area hotel and cab plan works for VFS slots too.

FAQ#

Which metro station is nearest to VFS Global Delhi? Shivaji Stadium on the Airport Express — the VFS centres sit inside the station building at mezzanine level. Rajiv Chowk (Yellow/Blue Lines) is the backup, about a 10-minute walk or short auto ride east via the Baba Kharak Singh Marg side exits.

Which gate, building entry and floor is VFS at Shivaji Stadium? The VFS centres are on the mezzanine level of the Shivaji Stadium Metro Station building, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place — follow the VFS / Visa Application Centre signs after the ticket gates. Arriving by Airport Express, you are already in the right building with no street walking needed. (No numbered street gate is published for the centre itself; your appointment letter names the exact country counter — follow that, not general signboards.)

What should I carry for a VFS appointment? Appointment letter, passport, printed application form, country-spec photos, travel insurance and bookings per your checklist — plus a government photo ID. Arrive 30 minutes early; phone screenshots are not a substitute for printouts.

Sources#

• VFS Global — regional offices, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station Mezzanine Level
• VFS Global — Canada Visa Application Centre New Delhi address and hours
• DMRC — Shivaji Stadium station information

Last verified: 2026-09-18. Country counters and hours shift — your appointment letter overrides this guide on the day.