Visas2

What Visas2 does

Visas2 is a London-based private company (Visas2 SERVICES UK Ltd) that provides fee-based facilitation of passport, visa, and travel document applications for individuals and businesses, claiming 75 years of experience and over 45,000 visas granted. Its service portfolio spans visa facilitation across multiple nationalities and destinations, UK passport applications (renewals, second passports, change-of-name, child passports), document legalisation (FCO Apostille, notarisation, embassy legalisation, translation), ACRO Police Certificates, Panamanian Seaman's Books, and UK immigration services delivered through an associated entity, Visa Professionals Ltd, registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) and the UK Border Agency (UKBA).

The company operates a direct-to-customer sales-led go-to-market combining an online self-service portal (eligibility checker, application form, online payment, and application tracker) with expert consultant support that manages embassy and consulate interactions on the client's behalf. Underlying technology is a WordPress-based web platform with secure application submission, payment, and reference-number tracking — there are no disclosed AI, API, or SDK capabilities. Pricing is unit-based and pay-as-you-go, with explicit service fees layered on top of pass-through embassy, FCO, and government charges (e.g., £36+VAT service fee per visit, £75 per FCO document, £40+VAT per notarised document). Revenue streams are entirely professional-services in nature, with no subscription or platform model. Customer segments are hybrid: a primary corporate/business-traveller base (offshore rotations, executive travel, multi-country assignments), supplemented by individual travellers, UK immigration applicants, and maritime professionals.

In June 2025 the company acquired Visa Group (terms undisclosed), indicating an active consolidation posture in the UK visa facilitation market. The company is privately held, has 11-50 employees, and reports no external institutional funding, no parent company, and no patents, trademarks, or public awards.

Name

Visas2

Legal name

Visas2 SERVICES UK Ltd

Website

https://www.visas2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Visa and Travel Document Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Visa Application & Processing Services (THACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Visa processing services
• Passport application assistance
• Document legalisation services
• Immigration advisory services
• Travel document services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Visa Application Service Fees: Visas2 charges service fees for handling visa applications on behalf of clients. These fees are exclusive of consular or embassy charges, which are passed through to the client. Fees are payable upon instruction unless account facilities have been agreed in writing. Cancellation is possible up to dispatch but variable charges apply. Full charges apply in cases of denial or refusal, with only refundable embassy charges returned.
2. Document Legalisation Service Fees: Charges for document attestation and legalisation services, including FCO Apostille processing, notarisation, and embassy legalisation. Fee structure includes a base service fee of £36.00 + VAT per visit, FCO fees of £75.00 per document, solicitor fees of £40 + VAT per document, translation services at £70 per page + VAT, and same-day service at £70 + VAT per visit.
3. Passport Application Service Fees: Service fees for assisting with UK passport renewals, second passports, change of name passports, and child passports. HM Passport Office charges a separate government fee.
4. UK Immigration Services: Immigration advice and application handling services associated with Visa Professionals Ltd, which is registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Same-day Premium Service available at Home Office for eligible visa categories.
5. ACRO Police Certificate Service: Service fees for processing ACRO Police Certificate applications, including advising on requirements, reviewing documentation, and managing submission. ACRO charges a separate official fee.
6. Seaman's Book Processing: Service fees for assisting with Panamanian Seaman's Book applications, including advising on requirements, reviewing documentation, and managing submission. Processing times typically range from 2 to 4 weeks.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Visas2 is a London-based visa and travel document agency that facilitates visa applications for multiple nationalities and destinations, assists with UK passport renewals, and processes document legalisation (FCO Apostille, notarisation, embassy legalisation). The company also provides ACRO Police Certificates, Panamanian Seaman's Books, and UK immigration advisory services via an associated OISC-registered entity, Visa Professionals Ltd. Services combine a web-based self-service portal with expert advisor support that handles embassy interactions and document submission on the client's behalf.

Product overview

Visas2 is a London-based visa agency offering a portfolio of travel document services. The core offering consists of visa facilitation, document legalisation (including Apostille and notarisation), UK passport services, ACRO police certificates, and Panamanian Seaman's Books. These are complemented by UK immigration advisory services (via associated company Visa Professionals Ltd, OISC-registered) and an online application tracker portal. The service portfolio is unified around helping individuals and businesses obtain travel documents efficiently, combining online self-service tools with expert personal support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Visa Services Facilitates visa applications for all nationalities and destinations, providing guidance on visa requirements, application processing, and document submission to embassies and consulates on behalf of individuals and businesses.
• Document Legalisation Official document authentication service that legalises UK public documents for overseas use through FCO Apostille and embassy legalisation, including notarisation and translation services.
• UK Passport Services Professional support for UK passport applications including renewals, second passports, change of name passports, and child passports.
• Seaman's Book (Panamanian) Processing service for Panamanian Seaman's Books (Seafarer's Identification and Record Book), an internationally recognised maritime document under STCW convention, valid for five years, with typical processing times of 2 to 4 weeks.
• ACRO Police Certificates Fast processing service for ACRO Police Certificates, official criminal history records required for emigration, international travel, visa applications, and residency or citizenship in other countries.
• UK Immigration Services Immigration services for non-UK residents seeking to travel to the UK, including work visas, marriage visas, student visas, British nationality, ILR, and sponsorship licenses, with same-day Premium Service available at the Home Office.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 45,000 visas granted
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Visa Professionals LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVisas2 is proud to be associated with Visa Professionals Ltd, which is registered with the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) and the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) to provide immigration advice and services. Visa Professionals specialises in UK immigration law including work visas, marriage visas, student visas, British nationality, ILR, and sponsorship licenses, and is able to provide same-day Premium Service at the Home Office.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• iVisa: iVisa is a digital-first online visa application platform offering e-visa and embassy visa processing for travellers globally, directly competing with Visas2 in the consumer and SMB online visa application segment with a more tech-led delivery model.
• VisaCentral: VisaCentral is a corporate and individual visa and passport services provider with a comparable service portfolio spanning visa processing, document legalisation, and travel document procurement for business and leisure travellers.
• Visa First: Visa First is a visa and immigration services agency offering similar visa application, work permit, and residence permit services to both individuals and corporate clients across multiple jurisdictions — a closely comparable mid-sized competitor.
• CIBTvisas: CIBTvisas is one of the largest global visa and passport service providers, serving both corporate and individual clients with similar embassy liaison, document legalisation, and immigration services — the most direct large-scale comparable to Visas2.

Regional players

• Perry Tours & Travel: Perry is a UK-anchored visa and travel document services provider with a comparable service portfolio covering visas, passports, and document legalisation — a regional peer competing in the same UK market segment.
• A Briggs Signature: A Briggs is a long-established London-based visa, passport, and document legalisation agency operating a similar service mix to Visas2, including embassy liaison and apostille services, in the UK market.

Emerging players

• Sherpa: Sherpa is a travel technology company providing visa requirement information and visa application services, representing a digital-native partial overlap with Visas2's visa search and processing capabilities.
• Atlys: Atlys is an emerging digital visa platform focused on streamlining visa applications for frequent travellers, targeting the same tech-savvy consumer and SMB segment as Visas2 with a mobile-first experience.

Broad incumbents

• VFS Global: VFS Global is the dominant outsourced visa services and consular services partner for governments worldwide, operating visa application centres on behalf of client governments — a much larger incumbent offering overlapping visa processing and document handling services.
• TLScontact: TLScontact is a major visa services outsourcer operating visa application centres for governments, providing visa processing, biometric collection, and document handling services that overlap with Visas2's embassy-liaison offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visas2-limited

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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