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BLS International bags 5-year global visa processing contract from Slovak RepublicBLS International has won a five-year mandate from the Slovak Republic to set up and operate visa application centres across 80+ countries.By Sheersh Kapoor   November 18, 2025, 3:28:21 PM IST (Published)1 Min ReadBLS International Services has secured a five-year global contract from the Slovak Republic to establish and operate Visa Application Centres (VACs) in more than 80 countries, the company said on Tuesday.

The mandate spans South America, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and other regions, significantly expanding the company’s consular services footprint.

Under the agreement, BLS will be responsible for setting up and managing VACs equipped with upgraded infrastructure, advanced technology systems and multilingual staff to streamline and secure the visa application process.

Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, said the contract “reflects our expanding global footprint” and underscores the service quality and governance standards that governments “worldwide” rely on.

The win further strengthens BLS’s position in the global visa outsourcing market, where it already operates in over 70 countries and processes millions of applications annually.

The company recently reported its strongest-ever quarterly performance, with Q2 FY26 consolidated revenue rising 48.8% year-on-year to ₹736.6 crore and net profit increasing 27.4% to ₹185.7 crore.

As of 2:47 pm, shares of BLS International were trading at ₹325.50 on the NSE, recovering from an intraday low of ₹318.75.Continue ReadingCheck out our in-depth Market Coverage, Business News & get real-time Stock Market Updates on CNBC-TV18. Also, Watch our channels CNBC-TV18, CNBC Awaaz and CNBC Bajar Live on-the-go!TagsBLS InternationalBLS International Servicesorder winshare market today