BLS urges visa applicants to recheck appointments at Middle East centresBLS International has alerted visa applicants about possible temporary disruptions in the Middle East. Visa operations in some locations ma...
02 Mar, 2026, 08.31 PM IST
Chinese tourists come knocking, but India's doors barely openIndian tour operators report challenges in attracting Chinese tourists. Visa delays, daily quotas, and city restrictions are impacting busi...
28 Nov, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
Portugal to launch new visa for skilled workers seeking employmentPortugal is introducing a new visa for skilled workers seeking employment. This skilled work-seeking visa replaces the previous general wor...
31 Oct, 2025, 02.19 PM IST
How NRIs in the UAE can change their address on Indian passportNRIs in the UAE can update their Indian passport address by reissuing it through BLS International Services UAE, requiring an appointment a...
03 Sep, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
BLS International wins Rs 2,055 crore work order from UIDAIBLS International Services has secured a significant work order worth Rs 2,055.35 crore from UIDAI to establish and manage district-level A...
26 Aug, 2025, 05.36 PM IST
Schengen visa to go fully digital: No more lengthy paperwork & traditional visa stickersThe EU is transitioning to a fully digital Schengen visa system by 2028, replacing stickers with encrypted barcodes. Applicants will comple...
01 Aug, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
Indians' Europe holiday faces a visa traffic jamIndian travelers are facing persistent Schengen visa delays for the 4th consecutive year in 2025 due to high demand and embassy staff short...
18 Jun, 2025, 08.29 PM IST
Heading to Europe? This is how long you have to wait for your Schengen visa appointmentAs summer approaches, the race for Schengen visas intensifies, with appointment slots filling up quickly. Getting an appointment can be tou...
22 Apr, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
Visa demand crosses pre-pandemic levels as India’s global travel picks up, shows BLS International dataVisa application volumes have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, signaling a strong rebound in global travel demand, as stated by BLS Internati...
12 Mar, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
Beyond boundaries: How BLS International simplifies global service needsBLS International, a leading provider of tech-enabled services, has been simplifying visa and passport application processes for government...
06 Nov, 2024, 01.18 PM IST
UAE Visa Amnesty program begins: Indian Consulate in Dubai issues advisoryThe UAE has launched a two-month visa amnesty program starting September 1, allowing illegal residents to regularise their status or leave ...
01 Sep, 2024, 11.57 AM IST
European summer in mind? These countries are offering a quick visa nowCountries like Greece, Hungary, Czech Republic and Budapest have appointments as early as March and April but the processing time range fro...
16 Mar, 2023, 12.56 PM IST
India announces restoration of e-Visa facility for Canadian passport holdersThe High Commission said Canadian passport-holders seeking to travel to India for any purpose, not qualifying for an e-Visa,//www.bisindia-...
21 Dec, 2022, 10.41 AM IST
There's no stopping travel-hungry IndiansBLS International, which processes visas for Spain, saw India applicants surpassing pre-Covid numbers in June and July, said Shikhar Aggarw...
09 Sep, 2022, 10.14 AM IST
We play a catalytic role in making travel easy and effortless: Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint MD, BLSIn an e-mail interview Shikhar Aggarwal, joint managing director, BLS discusses consular services outsourcing, impact of Covid-19 on outsou...
22 Dec, 2020, 02.04 PM IST
Applying for a Schengen visa? You don't need an agent, just keep these points in mindThe various types of visas, required documents and process, we've got it all covered.
03 Oct, 2017, 04.06 PM IST
UAE Indian missions start accepting online visa applicationsMissions in the UAE issue between 80,000 to 100,000 visas to tourists and business visitors from the country to India and the number is inc...
18 Oct, 2011, 05.57 PM IST