- 500 million applications milestone backed by 20+ years of experience and operations across 100+ countries
- BLS International Expands AI and Technology Capabilities to Advance Service Delivery
- Robust Governance, CMMI Level 5, ISO certifications and global data-security standards underpin BLS International’s operations worldwide.
New Delhi, 25 September, 2026: 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. The Company delivers fast, technology-enabled government and citizen services, bringing digital and assisted access closer to citizens.
Established in 2005, BLS International is a global AI- and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, offering visa, passport and consular services, biometrics and identity management, and verification and attestation services.
Beyond its core Visa & Consular Services business, BLS has expanded into Digital Services spanning e-governance and Government-to-Citizen services, citizen and front-end services, assisted digital services, financial inclusion and Business Correspondent services.
BLS International has been supporting 1,000+ G2C services across multiple government departments and projects through its technology-enabled platforms and last-mile infrastructure. Under its UIDAI contract, BLS International operates Aadhaar Seva Kendras (ASKs) across metropolitan, semi-urban and rural areas, expanding access to Aadhaar services and strengthening last-mile citizen service delivery.
BLS International has built a scalable delivery ecosystem capable of managing high-volume, mission-critical services with operational efficiency, security and consistent service quality.
Over the years, BLS International has strengthened its technology ecosystem and invested in AI-led solutions, automation, and secure service infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of governments and applicants. The Company combines these capabilities with strong governance to deliver secure, compliant and citizen-centric services, while enhancing applicant experience and maintaining high standards of data privacy and system integrity.
Commenting on the milestone, Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint Managing Director, BLS International, said, “Growth in technology must ultimately translate into better experiences for people. We are committed to using technology and operational excellence to make government and citizen services simpler, more accessible and more efficient. As our scale grows, so does our responsibility to uphold the highest standards of ethics, compliance and governance. Reaching 500 million applications is an important milestone, but more importantly, it reflects the trust we have earned through our long-term partnerships with governments and the citizens we serve.”
BLS International has expanded its operations to more than 100 countries, working with 47 client governments and setting benchmarks across visa, consular, passport, biometrics, citizen, e-governance, attestation and digital public services. The Company’s governance framework includes risk mitigation measures, anti-corruption and good governance training, internal audits and established corporate governance best practices. BLS International has been appraised at CMMI® Maturity Level 5 DEV, SVC & Security (V3.0) and holds certifications including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 14001:2015.
About BLS International Services Limited:
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 domain of visa, passports, consular, citizen, e-governance, attestation, biometric, e-visa, and retail services since 2005.
The company is recognized as “India’s Most Valuable Companies” by Business Today Magazine, “Best under a Billion’ Company” by Forbes Asia, and ranked among “Fortune India’s Next 500 companies”. The company works with over 46 client governments, including Diplomatic Missions, Embassies, and consulates, and leverages technology and processes that ensure data security. The Company now has an extensive network of more than 50,000+ centres globally, with a robust strength of over 60,000+ employees and associates that provide consular, biometrics, and citizen services.
BLS International is certified with CMMI Maturity Level 5 for DEV, SVC & Security (V3.0), ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 27001:2013 for Information Security Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and more.
BLS International is the only listed company in this domain with operations in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.blsinternational.com.
