BLS International, a global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, announced today that it has signed a contract with the Embassy of India in Kuwait for consular, passport & visa services. The company is expected to process approx. 2,00,000 applications every year. BLS will be starting operations with three centres in Sharq, Fahaheel, and Jleb Al Shuwaikh in Kuwait. The company will be providing consular, passport and visa services along with several value-added services like form filling, printing and photography for the convenience of applicants.

Commenting on this, Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International, said, “We are a trusted partner for Indian missions for over a decade now in countries like Canada, UAE, Russia, Singapore, China, Malaysia, Oman, Austria, Poland, Lithuania, Norway & Hong Kong. BLS has developed the entire system into a seamless progression including automation of processes, application submission, appointments, helplines, collection and remittance of fees on applicant’s behalf. We are honoured and excited to extend this partnership in Kuwait and will continue to deliver seamless services.”

This contract is in addition to the already robust portfolio of visa, passport, consular and citizen
services of BLS International with over 46 client governments. BLS centres are equipped with state-of-
the-art digital facilities and has the capability to service other countries. The company is recognized as
“India’s Most Valuable Companies” by Business Today Magazine, ranked amongst “Fortune India’s Next
500 companies” and “Best under a Billion’ company” by Forbes Asia.

The company works with over 46 client governments including Diplomatic Missions, Embassies &
Consulates and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security. The Company now has
an extensive network of more than 12,287 centres globally with a robust strength of over 15,000
employees and associates that provide consular, biometrics and citizen services. BLS has processed
over 52 million applications till date globally.