For millions of travellers, planning a trip abroad means facing uncertainty and anxiety as they jump through hoops trying to satisfy complex visa requirements. In order to tackle this kind of travel inequality, Atlys has announced its expansion into the UK market. The digital visa platform’s UK expansion follows a fresh US$20 million funding round from marquee global investors.
As part of its UK expansion, Atlys has acquired Artionis, a UK-based visa services company, bringing aboard 40 specialists across offices in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. It plans to double headcount to 80 employees in the UK this year. The acquisition strengthens Atlys’ expertise in specialised visa routes, that will cater to 36% of the UK population made up of non-UK passport holders as well as those who prefer a DIY approach to visa applications.
“Expanding to the UK represents more than just market growth – it’s about creating a more equitable travel ecosystem,” said Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys.