Atlys Rolls Into the UK, Making Visas Less Hold‑Ups
“Travel’s a pain point,” and Atlys says no more.
Millions of wanderlusters dread the paperwork jungle that’s normally a part of doing abroad. Imagine trying to line up a bunch of passports, forms, photos, and that endless pile of forms‑filling—feels like a bad reality show, right? Atlys sliced through this chaos, and today it’s turning the UK into its next stage.
New Funding, New Footprints
- Floating a fresh $20 million post‑funding round with a roster of top-tier global investors.
- Acquired Artionis, a UK‑based visa service that adds 40 seasoned experts to the squad.
- Moats of offices in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, soon to trip out to an 80‑man workforce.
- Target: cover 36% of the UK’s population that’s living in visas—non‑British passport holders plus the DIY‑doc crowd.
Mohak Nahta’s Vision
Founder and CEO Mohak Nahta sounds it all out: “The UK launch is more than a market move; it’s about making travel fair. Our tech turns the passport drama into a smooth show, which is amplified by the UK’s gateway spot in Europe.”
What Has Atlys Been Doing? Take a Peek
- Started in 2021, processed over two million visas by now.
- Powered by a predictive engine that gives you a real‑time stamp on approval, and a “refund if anything stalls or gets rejected” promise.
- All the paperwork is one‑click: Upload once, and ready for 100+ countries within five minutes.
- Homegrown chart: In India, it became the biggest visa processor in six months. Then, it hopped over to the UAE, handling a region that’s largely expats.
Stories that Make us Smile (and Relieve)
- George, a Zoroastrian techie, was on the brink of missing his mom’s flight back to Dubai because his UAE visa had expired. Atlys fixed it in 30 minutes—just in time to board.
- Business man Muhammad from Hyderabad had a European visa turned down. Atlys scouted the perfect embassy, drafted a smart tying‑back application, and got a green light.
Backstory—An Idea from One Man, and a Giant City
Picture this: Mohak on Pinterest, the only Indian among a sea of Americans. Planning a five‑continent work trip meant working wi… (take a laugh) and re‑submitting the same documents for each visa. That annoyance sparked a dream: upload once, get visa‑ready for everyone. The prototype became a hit with his friends—word‑of‑mouth was the key‑worry.
He tried guerilla tactics in San Francisco airports, rocking a T‑shirt that read “Got Questions on Turkey e‑Visa?” Security eventually stopped him, but the approach proved the market was hungry.
Fans of Tech and Growth
“They’ve hit milestones—two million visas—and the users love it.” says Shraeyansh from Peak XV. “It’s data‑driven, user‑friendly, and this UK move shows they’re heading for global domination.”
Where We’re Going – Beyond Visas
- The Hamilton Traffic, with the world travel market valued at $9 trillion (2023). There’ll be 1.8 billion international arrivals by 2030.
- Now they’re branching out: eSIMs, foreign exchange, travel insurance, and soon, curated experiential packages.
- The fresh $20 million will fuel product upgrades and launch wider across borders.
Atlys invites you to join the movement: travel smart, travel with confidence—no matter how your passport looks.
