BLS International Marks 500 Million Applications Milestone Across Visa, Consular and Citizen Services

BLS International, a leading global AI- and tech enabled services partner for governments and citizens, today announced that it has achieved the milestone of processing 500 million applications worldwide across its divisions of Visa, Consular and citizen services.

Milestone Achievement
- 500 million applications processed worldwide across visa, consular, and citizen services.
- Reflects trust built with 47 client governments and millions of citizens.

Company Profile
- Founded in 2005, now present in 100+ countries.
- Services include: visa, passport, consular, biometrics, identity management, verification, attestation, and e-governance.
- Operates Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) under UIDAI, expanding access across rural and urban India.

Technology & Governance
- Strong focus on AI-led solutions, automation, and secure infrastructure.
- Certified at CMMI Maturity Level 5 DEV, SVC & Security (V3.0).
- Holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, ISO 14001:2015 certifications.
- Governance framework includes risk mitigation, anti-corruption training, and internal audits.

Leadership Insight
Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint MD, emphasized:
> “Growth in technology must ultimately translate into better experiences for people… Reaching 500 million applications reflects the trust we have earned through our long-term partnerships with governments and citizens.”

This milestone positions BLS International as a global benchmark in tech-enabled citizen services, combining scale with compliance and trust.