Bhubaneswar: In a move that is set to make international travel much easier for people in Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved the establishment of a Global Visa Application Centre (GVAC) in Bhubaneswar.
The new centre will come up at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bus Terminal complex in Baramunda, where the state government will provide around 3,000 square feet of space for its operations, officials said.
Once operational, the facility will offer visa-related services for residents of Odisha, sparing them the hassle of travelling to cities like Kolkata, Delhi or Hyderabad for documentation and submission processes.
The decision addresses a long-pending demand from citizens, especially students, working professionals and families planning to travel abroad for education, employment or personal reasons. Announcing the approval, the Chief Minister said the initiative aims to make visa procedures more accessible, efficient and citizen-friendly.
The Global Visa Application Centre is expected to simplify paperwork, cut down travel expenses, and save valuable time for applicants. It also signals the state government’s broader effort to strengthen public service delivery and improve Odisha’s global connectivity.
Officials indicated that the centre is likely to become operational soon, further reinforcing Bhubaneswar’s growing status as a key hub for international services and travel facilitation.
