· Business and Investment travel emerges as a key demand driver

· Walk-in submissions enhance applicant flexibility and convenience

New Delhi, 27 April 2026: BLS International, a leading global AI and tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has commenced operations for Cyprus Visa Application Centres (VACs) in China, Cambodia, Mongolia, and Laos, further expanding access to Cyprus visa services across East and Southeast Asia.

The centres will facilitate short-term visas for tourism, business, visiting family and friends, and sports. Through this expansion, BLS International reinforces its commitment to delivering accessible, efficient, and value-driven visa facilitation services, supported by competitive and cost-effective service fees across markets.

Demand patterns across the region indicate that while tourism continues to account for a significant share of applications, Business and Investment-related travel is emerging as a strong and growing segment. This trend reflects increasing commercial engagement and rising cross-border investment interest in Cyprus, positioning the new centres to cater to evolving travel needs.

To further enhance applicant convenience, BLS International will also accept walk-in submissions, allowing individuals to lodge applications without prior appointments. This added flexibility is particularly beneficial for business travellers and time-sensitive applicants, strengthening the overall responsiveness and accessibility of the service model.

Applicants can additionally benefit from a comprehensive suite of optional Premium Services available across locations, including Passport Photographs, Photocopying, Document Printing, SMS/Text Updates, Courier Services, Prime Time Submission, Form Filling Assistance, Premium Lounge access, Doorstep Service, and Travel Insurance.

Mr Imran Siddiquee, Vice President, BLS International, said, “The commencement of Cyprus Visa Application Centre operations marks a significant milestone in our continued global expansion. These markets are witnessing growing outbound mobility, particularly in business and investment-led travel, and our objective is to make the visa application process more accessible, flexible and efficient for applicants.”

BLS International continues to operate secure and professionally managed facilities in line with official guidelines, ensuring an efficient, transparent, and applicant-friendly visa application experience across its global network.

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+ centers 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 DEV ML5 V2.0 & SVC ML5 V2.0, 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 70 countries.

For more information, please visit www.blsinternational.com.