Gerry's Visa

What Gerry's Visa does

Gerry's Visa is a privately held Pakistani visa facilitation services company founded around 1998–2000 and headquartered in Karachi, with a nationwide network of 13 Visa Application Centres across Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Multan, Sialkot, Sukkur, Quetta, and Mirpur. The company operates as an authorized third-party visa application center on behalf of diplomatic missions, processing visa applications for 50+ countries including the UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, UAE, Japan, and Schengen-area states. Its core offering is end-to-end visa processing: application intake, document verification, form filling assistance, embassy submission, and passport return via courier, supplemented by self-service kiosks, online tracking, and SMS status notifications. The company employs 400+ people and serves individual travelers, students, business travelers, and medical travelers, with key B2B counterparties including VFS Global (online application platform integration), the British Council (IELTS computer-based testing venue), and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA Apostille authorization).

The business model is primarily transactional service-fee based: visa applicants pay a government visa fee plus a Gerry's service fee (e.g., Kenya visa at USD 50 + PKR 2,000), with revenue generated per application. Adjacent revenue streams include document attestation services (MOFA Apostille, UAE and Qatar Embassy attestation, HEC academic attestation), medical facilitation in Islamabad and Karachi, travel insurance, courier returns, photo booth services, and IELTS examination venue hosting. Distribution is omnichannel physical-plus-digital: walk-in office visits, on-demand mobile appointments that travel to the customer's location, premium lounge experiences, self-service kiosks, and the VFS Global digital application portal. The company markets primarily through destination-content SEO on its website, social media, and earned credibility from testimonials by ambassadors and high commissioners.

The technology stack is operational rather than frontier: self-service kiosks, online passport tracking, online payment assistance for cardless customers, SMS notifications, and integration with the VFS Global platform. No public API, SDK, proprietary AI/ML models, or patents are disclosed. The core competitive position rests on regulatory authorizations (MOFA, British Council, embassy partnerships), a 24-year operating track record, and nationwide physical distribution — not on technology differentiation.

Name

Gerry's Visa

Legal name

Gerry's Visa

Website

https://gerrysvisa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Gerry's Visa is a Pakistan-based visa facilitation services company operating 13 authorized Visa Application Centres nationwide, processing applications for 50+ countries on behalf of diplomatic missions and serving individual, student, and business travelers through transaction-fee service models.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Visa Facilitation Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (56159), Document Preparation Services (56141)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Visa & eVisa Processing Platforms (THALAPAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals) (THACAKAH), Corporate Visa, Immigration & Compliance Travel Services (THAKACAJ)

Keywords

• Visa facilitation services
• Visa processing services
• Document attestation services
• Consular application services
• Travel document services

Headquarters

HQ city

Islamabad

HQ country

Pakistan

HQ region

Asia

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Visa Processing Services: Fees charged for processing visa applications for various countries including document handling, form filling assistance, and application submission to diplomatic missions
2. Attestation Services: Document attestation services including MOFA Apostille, Qatar Embassy attestation, and UAE attestation services
3. Medical Facilitation: Medical facilitation services provided in partnership with medical professionals for health examinations required for visa applications, operating in Islamabad and Karachi
4. IELTS Examination Services: Partnership with British Council as official IELTS computer-based examination venue
5. Courier Services: Passport and document return courier services for visa applications
6. Travel Insurance Services: Travel insurance offerings as part of comprehensive visa services package

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Gerry's Visa operates as an authorized visa application centre in Pakistan, providing end-to-end visa processing services for travelers seeking visas to 50+ countries through 13 physical offices nationwide. Core activities include application handling, document verification, form filling, medical coordination, and submission to diplomatic missions. The offering is bundled with value-added services such as Mobile Visa appointments, Premium Lounge access, Self-Service Kiosks, Courier Return, SMS tracking, document attestation, travel insurance, and IELTS examination venue services.

Product overview

Gerry's Visa is a visa facilitation service company operating as a single unified service platform with multiple value-added modules. The core product is end-to-end visa processing for travel to 50+ countries, supported by a network of 400+ employees across Pakistan. The service portfolio includes the core visa facilitation platform enhanced by add-on modules such as On Demand Mobile Visa (scheduled mobile appointments), Self Service Kiosk (self-service stations), Premium Lounge (upscale waiting area), and Courier Return Service. Additional service modules cover Medical Facilitation, Attestation Services (MOFA Apostille, UAE, Qatar, HEC), Travel Insurance, British Council IELTS Examination venue, COVID-19 services, Form Filling Assistance, Photo Booth, and Document Check services. The company operates through physical Visa Application Centres with no identified public API or software platform offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visa Facilitation Services End-to-end visa processing and facilitation services for Pakistani travelers seeking visas to 50+ countries, including application handling, document verification, and embassy submission. Targeted at individual travelers, students, and business travelers.
• On Demand Mobile Visa Mobile visa service that brings visa processing to a customer's preferred location through scheduled appointments, for customers who cannot visit a physical office.
• Courier Return Service Passport and document courier return service eliminating the need for customers to revisit centres for passport collection after visa processing.
• Premium Lounge Premium waiting lounge service providing enhanced comfort and class to customers during the visa application process at select Visa Application Centres.
• Self-Service Kiosk Self-service kiosk stations at Visa Application Centres enabling customers to independently complete parts of the visa application process.
• Medical Facilitation Services Medical facilitation services coordinated through dedicated medical professionals in Islamabad and Karachi to support health examinations, PCR testing, and vaccination requirements for visa applications.
• Attestation Services Document attestation services including MOFA Apostille, Qatar Embassy attestation, UAE attestation, and HEC attestation for academic transcripts. Authorized by Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Apostille.
• Travel Insurance Travel insurance offerings packaged with comprehensive visa services to provide end-to-end travel protection for customers.
• British Council IELTS Examination Venue Official computer-based IELTS examination venue service operated in partnership with the British Council, supporting students seeking study abroad visas.
• COVID-19 PCR Testing Service COVID-19 PCR testing service operated in partnership with multiple laboratories and airlines to provide convenient testing for travelers requiring test documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Visa processing for 50+ countries through single platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VFS GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationVFS Global is integrated into Gerry's Visa operations for online visa applications for multiple countries including UK, Canada, Japan, Switzerland, and others. Customers are redirected to visa.vfsglobal.com for application submissions.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerry's Visa is honored to be one of the official IELTS computer-based examination venues in partnership with British Council, expanding service offerings beyond visa processing.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) PakistancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerry's Visa is proudly authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to provide Apostille services, giving them official status for document legalization.
• COVID-19 Testing Labs and AirlinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with various labs and airlines to provide convenient COVID-19 PCR testing service for travelers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• VFS Global: World's largest outsourced visa application center operator; currently a partner of Gerry's Visa (which redirects online applications to VFS for UK, Canada, Japan, etc.). Operates the same business model—physical VACs processing applications on behalf of diplomatic missions—and is Gerry's primary global competitor.
• TLScontact: Part of Teleperformance Group, TLScontact runs visa application centers globally on behalf of embassies (UK, France, Schengen, etc.). Directly comparable to Gerry's Visa in business model and customer base (outbound travelers needing embassy-authorized visa processing).
• BLS International: India-headquartered visa and consular services outsourcing company operating VACs across multiple countries. Highly comparable to Gerry's Visa as a regional peer serving outbound travelers from a single origin country with embassy partnerships.
• Cox & Kings Global Services: Visa and consular services arm of the legacy Cox & Kings travel group; operates visa application centers for multiple embassies. Comparable to Gerry's Visa as a brick-and-mortar VAC operator with multi-embassy contracts.
• SIA (Société Internationale d'Assistance): Italy-based visa services outsourcing firm operating application centers for Schengen and other embassies. Direct competitor in the embassy-contracted VAC space with comparable services.
• CIBTvisas (now CIBT): Global visa and passport services provider offering expedited visa processing, document legalization, and travel document support. Comparable to Gerry's Visa across its core retail visa facilitation and attestation offerings.

Emerging players

• VisaHQ: Online visa and passport services platform with embassy-direct and concierge options. Adjacent competitor offering digital alternatives to physical visa facilitation centers.
• iVisa: Digital-first visa and eVisa processing platform serving travelers globally. Comparable to Gerry's Visa on the eVisa/document-services axis but represents the digital disruption risk to traditional physical VAC operators.
• Atlys: Tech-enabled visa application platform for Indian outbound travelers with AI-driven form filling and document handling. Comparable to Gerry's Visa on the origin-market-visa-services axis, though operating from a different geography.

Regional players

• Akbar Travels: India-based travel agency and visa services provider offering outbound visa processing, attestation, and travel insurance. Regional peer comparable on the retail visa facilitation and attestation bundle, though primarily serving the Indian origin market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gerry-s-visa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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