BLS Int. Accorded Visa Processing Contract by Royal Thai Embassy for South Africa and Neighboring Regions

New Delhi, 20 April 2023:

BLS International, a global provider of visa outsourcing and technologically backed consular service management, has signed a significant contract with the Royal Thai Embassy to handle visa processing for South Africa and surrounding jurisdictions. The contract expands BLS International’s market share and reinforces its position as a leading provider of visa outsourcing solutions.

Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International, said, “We are honored and excited to have been awarded the contract by the Royal Thai Embassy for visa outsourcing in South Africa and its surrounding jurisdictions, and we are all on board to continue delivering impeccable services by bringing technology into the fold. This increase in our market share is a testament to our established competence and capabilities in successfully handling large-scale visa processing operations, especially with the increased 30% travel demand this season.”

The contract encompasses visa processing for several countries, including Angola, Botswana, eSwatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. BLS International will establish and operate visa processing centers in key cities, including Pretoria, Cape town, and Durban, leveraging its well-equipped facilities and experienced personnel to cater to the visa processing requirements of these jurisdictions.

BLS International, India’s leading unicorn company, is dedicated to delivering efficient and dependable visa and passport outsourcing services on a global scale. With its state-of-the-art visa processing centers and advanced technology solutions, BLS International is well-equipped to effectively address the heightened demand for visa services in South Africa, where post-pandemic travel has witnessed a notable 30% increase in visa applications compared to last year’s travel season. The business is well positioned to effectively handle the increase in visa processing requirements and provide a flawless experience for applicants because of its robust infrastructure and multiple skill management end-to-end.

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