BLS International Renews MEA Contract for Attestation & Apostille Services

BLS International Services Ltd, a global leader in consular and visa outsourcing, announced the renewal of its contract with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for providing attestation and apostille services. These services are critical for Indian citizens and businesses seeking to validate documents for use abroad, covering education, legal, and commercial purposes.

The renewal underscores BLS’s continued partnership with the MEA, ensuring seamless processing, transparency, and compliance in line with international standards. Despite recent regulatory scrutiny and restrictions on future tenders, BLS clarified that ongoing contracts remain unaffected, allowing the company to maintain its service commitments.

Industry experts note that the renewal strengthens BLS’s positioning in India’s citizen services domain, where it already manages visa, passport, and consular outsourcing operations across multiple geographies.

Key Highlights / Major Takeaways
Contract Renewal: BLS International to continue attestation and apostille services for MEA.

Service Scope: Covers educational, legal, and commercial document verification for international use.

Continuity: Existing contracts remain unaffected despite MEA restrictions on new tenders.

Strategic Impact: Reinforces BLS’s leadership in citizen and consular services outsourcing.

Global Presence: BLS operates across 64 countries, serving governments and institutions worldwide.

Sources: Economic Times, Business Today, BLS International – Official Services Page