BLS International Services has secured a major five-year global contract from the Slovak Republic to operate Visa Application Centres (VACs) across more than 80 countries. The deal, announced Tuesday, expands BLS’s consular services footprint worldwide, covering regions from South America to Europe, Africa, and beyond. The company will now oversee the setup and management of VACs equipped with cutting-edge infrastructure, advanced technology, and multilingual staff, all designed to enhance and secure the visa application process.
Under the contract, BLS International Services will establish and manage Visa Application Centres (VACs) in over 80 countries. This new agreement spans multiple regions, including South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, marking a substantial expansion of the company’s global consular services.
As part of the contract, BLS will be responsible for the design, establishment, and management of these VACs. The centres will be outfitted with state-of-the-art infrastructure, advanced technological systems, and a multilingual staff to streamline the visa application process and enhance security.
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS, commented on the win, saying, “This contract reflects our expanding global footprint and underscores the service quality and governance standards that governments worldwide rely on.”
