Automation Proposal for Visa Appointment – VFS Global
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
The goal of this project is to develop an automated bot to schedule visa appointments for Angola on the VFS Global website. The bot should be capable of navigating the site, filling out the required forms, selecting an available date, and confirming the appointment autonomously.
2. Required Features
The bot should:
✅ Access the VFS Global website ([Appointment Page URL])
✅ Log in (if required)
✅ Fill in the forms with applicant details
✅ Select the correct city and visa application center
✅ Choose an available appointment date
✅ Confirm the visa appointment
✅ Send a notification to the user (via WhatsApp, email, or another method) once the appointment is booked
3. Technical Requirements
Primary Language: Python
Recommended Tools:
Selenium or Playwright (for browser automation)
BeautifulSoup or Requests (if data extraction is possible without a browser)
CAPTCHA Solving API (if the website uses protections like reCAPTCHA)
Database (optional, for storing appointment records or logs)
The bot should be able to run on a local machine or cloud servers (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)
4. Challenges & Possible Solutions
? Website Security Measures: VFS Global may have automation restrictions like CAPTCHAs and temporary IP bans. Some possible solutions include:
Using Rotating IPs or Proxies to avoid detection
Integrating CAPTCHA-solving services (e.g., 2Captcha, Anti-Captcha)
Implementing delays and random actions to mimic human behavior
5. Deliverables
? Well-documented source code
? Configurable script for different users
? Guide or manual for running the bot
? Initial support for setup and testing
6. Questions for the Developer
Before starting the project, I need to know:
1. Have you worked with web automation on restricted websites before?
2. What strategy would you recommend to bypass security measures?
3. How long would it take to complete this project?
2. Required Features
The bot should:
✅ Access the VFS Global website ([Appointment Page URL])
✅ Log in (if required)
✅ Fill in the forms with applicant details
✅ Select the correct city and visa application center
✅ Choose an available appointment date
✅ Confirm the visa appointment
✅ Send a notification to the user (via WhatsApp, email, or another method) once the appointment is booked
3. Technical Requirements
Primary Language: Python
Recommended Tools:
Selenium or Playwright (for browser automation)
BeautifulSoup or Requests (if data extraction is possible without a browser)
CAPTCHA Solving API (if the website uses protections like reCAPTCHA)
Database (optional, for storing appointment records or logs)
The bot should be able to run on a local machine or cloud servers (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)
4. Challenges & Possible Solutions
? Website Security Measures: VFS Global may have automation restrictions like CAPTCHAs and temporary IP bans. Some possible solutions include:
Using Rotating IPs or Proxies to avoid detection
Integrating CAPTCHA-solving services (e.g., 2Captcha, Anti-Captcha)
Implementing delays and random actions to mimic human behavior
5. Deliverables
? Well-documented source code
? Configurable script for different users
? Guide or manual for running the bot
? Initial support for setup and testing
6. Questions for the Developer
Before starting the project, I need to know:
1. Have you worked with web automation on restricted websites before?
2. What strategy would you recommend to bypass security measures?
3. How long would it take to complete this project?