Country Business Reports interviews and articles by Discovery Reports

With more countries opening their borders, the travel and tourism industry continues to brave challenges raised by Covid-19 and faces certain reform. To keep pace with travelling citizens amid signs of growing “revenge tourism”, and for the convenience of travellers crossing borders, governments and embassies often partner with trustworthy service providers to aid in processing certain tasks for visa, passport and consular services.

BLS International has made progress as a trusted, tech-enabled global services partner for 46 client governments in 66 countries. It has become a preferred partner for embassies and governments across the world, with an impeccable reputation for setting benchmarks in the domain of visa, consular, citizen, attestation, identity management, biometrics, e-visa and retail services. It also provides citizen services to state and provincial governments in India and other parts of the world. Through its secure, time bound, technologically advanced solutions and dedication, the outsource service provider distinguishes itself as a game changer.

The only Indian company in this domain has made significant strides from humble beginnings – in 2005, BLS struck within the niche industry by honing its software and staying flexible towards clients’ requirements. Listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) and hailed as one of Forbes Asia’s “Best Under a Billion” companies, BLS International is a preferred partner for the governments of Brazil, Spain, Italy, China, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, to name a few.

“We are a company that is agile, flexible and striving for growth. Often, scenarios change, and some governments may require opening a bigger office or hiring more people. We understand their demands and act accordingly,” says Shikhar Aggarwal, joint managing director.