New Delhi, India, June 7, 2023- BLS International has been awarded a contract to provide visa and legalisation services in Senegal beginning in July 2023.

Under the contract, BLS International will provide services for visas and legalizations in six major countries under the jurisdiction of the Italian Embassy in Dakar that are Senegal, The Gambia, Cabo Verde, the Republic of Guinea, Guinea Bissau, and Mali. With this development, BLS International has expanded its presence in Africa and nearby regions.

The agreement covers a wide range of services, including the collection and processing of visa applications, document legalization. BLS International will ensure a seamless and hassle-free experience for applicants, maintaining the highest standards of customer service and operational efficiency.

By leveraging its extensive experience in providing visa and consular services globally, BLS International is committed to delivering a streamlined and user-friendly process for Senegalese citizens. The company's advanced technology platforms, along with its highly trained staff, will facilitate a smooth and efficient application process, minimizing turnaround times and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

Mr. Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director of BLS International Limited, stated, “It is our top priority to ensure an efficient experience for the Embassy of Italy. We are taking this opportunity to prioritize the digitalization of services, which would inevitably enhance the overall customer experience in public services. As veterans in the field, we feel confident handling and managing the volume of applications. The contract award is a sign of BLS International’s reputation for providing efficient and reliable services in the visa and legalization space.”

This partnership reflects BLS International's dedication to expanding its global footprint and supporting governments in optimizing their visa and consular services. The company's extensive network, spanning across numerous countries, enables efficient visa processing, ensuring a seamless experience for applicants across borders.

About BLS International:

BLS International Services Ltd. is a trusted global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, having an impeccable reputation for setting benchmarks in the domains of visa, passport, consular, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa, and retail services since 2005. The company has been named one of "India's Most Valuable Companies" by Business Today Magazine, one of the "Best under a Billion' companies by Forbes Asia, and one of "Fortune India's Next 500 Companies."

The company collaborates with more than 46 client governments, including diplomatic missions, embassies, and consulates, and employs technology and processes that ensure data security. The company has a worldwide presence of over 27,000 centers with over 20,000 employees and associates. To date, BLS has processed over 62 million applications worldwide.

BLS International is certified with CMMI DEV V2.0 and SVC V2.0, along with ISO 9001:2015 for quality management systems, ISO 27001:2013 for information security management systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems; ISO/ IEC 45001:2018 for occupational safety and health, ISO / IEC 20000-1:2011 for IT service management, ISO 26000:2010 for social responsibility, ISO 23026:2015 for system engineering and management requirements, ISO/IEC 28000:2017 for Supply Chain Management System; ISO/IEC 27002: 2013 for Management of Information Security; ISO 31000: 2018 for Risk Management; ISO 27001:2013 for risk management

BLS International is the only publicly traded company in this sector, with operations in 60 plus countries. BSE: 540073; NSE: BLS; MSE: BLS. Website: www.blsinternational.com