Swiss-based Artionis acquired by visa processor Atlys 

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — Artionis, a Switzerland-based visa services company, has been acquired by Atlys as part of its expansion into the European market. 

This acquisition follows Atlys’s $20 million funding round and is poised to reshape the visa application landscape for non-UK passport holders, who constitute 36% of the UK’s population.

Strategic UK market entry

Artionis generates an annual revenue of $25.7 million and has a workforce of approximately 400 employees specializing in visa processing, passport services, and identity management. The company has built a reputation as a premium outsourcing partner for governments worldwide, providing administrative and non-judgmental tasks related to citizen services.

By integrating Artionis’s team of 40 specialists from its offices in London, Manchester, and Edinburgh, Atlys plans to double its workforce to 80 in the UK, thereby strengthening its operations and extending its reach.

Enhancing visa accessibility with technology

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