Chennai – BLS International Services Limited (“BLS International”), a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and diplomatic missions, has been awarded a prestigious contract by the Slovak Republic to establish and operate Visa Application Centres in over 80 countries. This prestigious contract will be valid for a period of 5 years. Under the terms of the agreement, BLS International will be responsible for establishing and managing Visa Application Centres (VACs) across South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and other regions, providing streamlined, secure, and customer-friendly visa services. The VACs will incorporate enhanced infrastructure, advanced technology, and multilingual staff to ensure a seamless experience for applicants.
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director at BLS International, said, “We are honored to receive this prestigious contract from the Slovak Republic. This milestone reflects our expanding global footprint and demonstrates the exceptional service quality, robust governance, advanced security standards, and operational excellence that define BLS International. The continued trust placed in us by governments worldwide, including the Slovak Republic, reaffirms our commitment to delivering reliable, seamless, and user-centric visa services globally.”
This contract reinforces BLS International’s position as a trusted partner for government initiatives and its dedication to driving digital transformation and public service excellence across sectors. With a presence in over 70 countries, BLS International continues to lead the consular outsourcing industry, processing millions of applications annually with a focus on transparency, compliance, and customer satisfaction. The company also recently reported its highest-ever quarterly performance, with consolidated revenue standing at INR 736.6 crores in Q2FY26, up 48.8% year-on-year, and net profit reaching INR 185.7 crores, reflecting a growth of 27.4% year-on-year.
About BLS International Services Limited:
BLS International Services Ltd. is a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, having an impeccable reputation for setting benchmarks in the domain of visa, passports, consular, citizen, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa, and retail services since 2005.
The company is recognized as “India’s Most Valuable Companies” by Business Today Magazine, “Best under a Billion’ Company” by Forbes Asia and ranked among “Fortune India’s Next 500 companies”. The company works with over 46 client governments, including Diplomatic Missions, Embassies, and consulates, and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security. The Company now has an extensive network of more than 50,000+ centers globally, with a robust strength of over 60,000+ employees and associates that provide consular, biometrics, and citizen services.
BLS International is certified with CMMI DEV ML5 V2.0 & SVC ML5 V2.0, ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 27001:2022 for Information Security Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and more.
