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CNBC TV18•07-01-2026, 15:02

BLS International Bags Cyprus Visa Outsourcing Deal in South Africa, Expands Africa Footprint

  • •BLS International secured a visa outsourcing contract from the High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus in South Africa.
  • •The agreement covers Cyprus visa application operations in South Africa and 10 neighboring countries, including Lesotho, Eswatini, Mauritius, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Madagascar, Malawi, and Mozambique.
  • •BLS International will establish and operate visa application centers in South Africa to cater to applicants from all 11 covered nations.
  • •The centers will handle application intake, administrative processes, and offer optional value-added services like document support and courier facilities.
  • •This partnership reinforces diplomatic trust in BLS International's technology-driven solutions and expands its presence in Africa.

Why It Matters: BLS International expands its African presence by securing a major Cyprus visa outsourcing contract.

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