BLS International secures key European visa deals
NEW DELHI, INDIA — BLS International recently renewed a key contract with Spain and signed an exclusive new agreement with Slovakia to grow its visa outsourcing services in Europe.
BLS International’s partnership with Spain started in 2017 through a five-year contract worth €175 million (US$187 million). The current renewal now includes handling national visa applications for the first time. BLS will also offer value-add-ons like SMS updates and premium lounges. The wide-ranging deal covers Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East via BLS’s network of over 120 visa centers, processing over two million applications from Spain annually.
Additionally, BLS inked an exclusive Slovakia outsourcing agreement across 18 countries for tourist, business, and national visas to enable smooth travel. As Slovakia emerges as an up-and-coming destination, this deal significantly expands BLS’s European portfolio.
“These contracts signify a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and reinforce our pivotal role as a trusted partner for Schengen member countries,” said BLS International Joint Managing Director Shikhar Aggarwal.
“At BLS International, we are dedicated to shaping a world where borders are bridges, and we pledge to continue delivering unparalleled visa solutions that transcend expectations and foster international connectivity,” Aggarwal added.
The firm already has existing partnerships with other European countries, including Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, and Portugal.
BLS International provides visa, passport, and consular services to over 46 client governments and diplomatic missions. It has an extensive global network of over 50,000 visa application centers supported by a staff strength of over 60,000 employees.
To date, BLS has processed over 220 million visa and passport applications worldwide.
