What Saimon Global does

Saimon Global Limited is a Bangladesh-headquartered, privately held multi-service company founded in 2005 that operates across four interlocking verticals: authorized visa processing, airline representation, consumer travel technology, and healthcare-adjacent services. In its core consular franchise, Saimon serves as the authorized visa processing agent for the Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka, Singapore Consulate Dhaka, US Embassy Dhaka, Spain Embassy Dhaka, and Hungary, and handles American Citizen Services (passport renewals, CRBA documentation) for US citizens in Bangladesh. Its airline General Sales Agent (GSA) business represents Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Kenya Airways in Bangladesh, managing local sales, marketing, reservations, and ticketing operations across multiple offices in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet. The company has extended this base into adjacent verticals: Tryotel is a consumer-facing mobile and web travel booking platform (flights, hotels, holiday packages), Takemed is a telemedicine app offering remote doctor consultations and prescriptions, and NDC Direct Connect (via the Verteil Technologies partnership) provides B2B travel agents access to 33+ airlines through an NDC-certified platform with VDC API and VDC Portal tooling.

Saimon Global's revenue model is primarily transaction- and fee-based across these services: service charges on visa applications (e.g., BDT 1,300 service fee on top of visa costs), commissions on airline ticketing through its GSA mandates, transaction-based air ambulance fees (USD 27,000-60,000 per mission through its MJETS preferred-partner arrangement), and freemium/transaction revenue from its mobile applications. The company also generates professional-services revenue through its medical tourism referral partnership with Phyathai 2 International Hospital in Bangkok for Bangladeshi patients seeking treatment in Thailand. Customer segments span individual travelers (visa applicants, medical tourists, telemedicine users), corporate clients (managed travel programs), and travel agencies (B2B NDC distribution), with operations run through physical visa application centers, corporate offices, mobile apps, and a B2B web portal.

The underlying technology stack combines web-based booking portals with native Android and iOS mobile applications, integrated with airline NDC infrastructure via Verteil's Level 4 certified platform. Saimon Global operates as a subsidiary-anchored corporate group with wholly-owned operating entities including Tryotel Travels Ltd and separate visa application centers for each embassy mandate. The company is founder-led by Managing Director Yami M. Saleh, has no disclosed institutional investors or parent company, and is based at 74 Gulshan Ave, Dhaka 1212, Bangladesh with branch offices in Chattogram and Sylhet.

Name

Saimon Global

Legal name

Saimon Global Limited

Website

https://saimonglobal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Saimon Global is a Bangladesh-based private company founded in 2005 that provides authorized visa processing for five embassies, airline GSA representation for Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Kenya Airways, consumer travel booking via the Tryotel app, telemedicine via Takemed, and air ambulance and medical tourism referral services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Services

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (5615), All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

SIC

Air Transportation, Scheduled (4512)

akta.pro primary industry

Business Visa Application & Processing Services (THACAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Visa, Immigration & Compliance Travel Services (THAKACAJ), Trade, Export Controls & Customs Compliance (BPAHAFAN)

Keywords

• Airline general sales agency
• Visa processing services
• Online travel agency
• Corporate travel management
• Air ambulance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dhaka

HQ country

Bangladesh

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Airline GSA Representation: General Sales Agent services representing Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Kenya Airways in Bangladesh, handling local sales and marketing, reservations, and ticketing operations.
2. Visa Processing Services: Authorized visa processing agent for multiple embassies including Thailand, Singapore, US, Spain, and Hungary, charging service fees on top of visa costs.
3. Air Ambulance Services: Private jet and air ambulance services through partnership with MJETS, providing medical evacuation flights to Thailand and Singapore.
4. Travel Technology (Tryotel): Online Travel Agency platform offering flight, hotel, and holiday package bookings to consumers via mobile app and web portal.
5. Medical Services Partnership: Partnership with Phyathai Hospital for medical tourism services, facilitating healthcare services for Bangladeshi patients in Thailand.
6. Telemedicine Services (Takemed): Remote healthcare consultation services through mobile application, connecting patients with doctors for appointments, video consultations, and prescriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saimon Global is a travel services company that operates as a General Sales Agent (GSA) for Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Kenya Airways in Bangladesh, and as an authorized visa processing agent for the Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka, Singapore Consulate Dhaka, US Embassy Dhaka, Spain Embassy Dhaka, and Hungary Visa Application Center. It also runs the Tryotel consumer travel mobile app, the Takemed telemedicine app, and an air ambulance service partnered with MJETS for medical evacuation to Thailand and Singapore.

Product overview

Saimon Global is a diversified travel, visa processing, and travel technology company operating as a multi-service platform in Bangladesh. The core offerings include: (1) Airline GSA operations representing Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Kenya Airways; (2) Visa Processing Services handling applications for Thailand, Singapore, US, Spain, and Hungary through authorized partnerships with respective embassies; (3) American Citizen Services for passport renewals and CRBA documentation; (4) Tryotel mobile app for consumer travel bookings (flights, hotels, packages, tours); (5) Takemed telemedicine app for remote healthcare consultations; and (6) NDC Direct Connect providing B2B travel agents access to 33+ airlines via Verteil's NDC platform. The portfolio spans B2B airline representation, consular services, consumer travel technology, and healthcare services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tryotel: Online Travel Agency mobile application available on Android and iOS, providing flight booking, hotel reservations, holiday packages, tours and other travel services.
• TakeMed
• VDC

Products and services

• Airline GSA Representation General Sales Agent services representing Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, and Kenya Airways in Bangladesh, handling local sales, marketing, network building with civil aviation authorities, airport operators, and ground handling agents, plus reservations and ticketing operations.
• Visa Processing Services Authorized visa processing agent handling Thai Visa applications (Royal Thai Embassy Dhaka), Singapore Visa applications (Singapore Consulate Dhaka), US Visa services (US Embassy Dhaka), Spain Visa (Spain Embassy Dhaka), and Hungary Visa (Hungary Visa Application Center).
• American Citizen Services Passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) document processing services for US citizens in Bangladesh, including adult passport renewals, CRBA applications, and courier/pickup services via the authorized partnership with US Embassy Dhaka.
• Tryotel Online travel agency mobile application for Android and iOS offering flight booking, hotel reservations, holiday packages, tours, and other travel services as a one-stop consumer travel solution.
• Takemed Telemedicine mobile application providing remote healthcare services including online appointments, video consultations with doctors, mobile prescriptions, follow-ups, and 24/7 medical assistance. Free to download on Google Play and iOS.
• NDC Direct Connect NDC (New Distribution Capability) service enabling travel agents to access and book fares from multiple airlines through Verteil's NDC Level 4 certified platform.
• Air Ambulance Service 24/7 air ambulance service for medical transportation throughout Asia, featuring mobile ICU equipment, medical crew (doctor and nurses), and bed-to-bed transfer to Thailand and Singapore, delivered through the MJETS preferred partnership.
• Medical Service Referral Medical services coordination including referral partnership with Phyathai 2 International Hospital in Bangkok for Thai and international patients seeking treatment abroad.
• Online Travel Portal Web-based travel portal offering domestic and international air ticketing, reservation, and fare comparison with a user-friendly interface accessible on all platforms.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Singapore AirlinesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaimon Global is the official GSA (General Sales Agent) partner of Singapore Airlines in Bangladesh, representing the airline for over 20 years with responsibilities including local sales, marketing, ticketing, and customer service operations.
• United AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaimon Global serves as GSA partner for United Airlines in Bangladesh, handling airline representation, sales operations, and ticketing services.
• Kenya AirwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaimon Global is GSA partner for Kenya Airways in Bangladesh, providing airline representation and sales services.
• MJETSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaimon Global is Preferred Partner of MJETS - Asia's No.1 Private Aviation Company, providing private jet services and air ambulance services. The partnership enables 24/7 air ambulance operations with state-of-the-art mobile ICU equipped aircraft, medical staff, and bed-to-bed transfer services.
• Phyathai 2 International HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSaimon Global signed partnership agreement with Phyathai 2 International Hospital in Bangkok for medical tourism services. The hospital provides Thai and international patients with medical services including over 20 specialized service centers, with world-class healthcare and warm Thai hospitality.
• Verteil TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSaimon Global is GSA for Verteil Technologies, one of the leading NDC aggregators in the world. Verteil has partnered with 35+ full-service airlines and provides NDC level 4 certified technology through VDC API and Portal platforms, enabling access to 33+ airlines for travel agents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trip.com Group: Major global OTA group operating Ctrip, Trip.com, and Skyscanner. Competes with Tryotel on flight and hotel inventory accessible to Bangladesh consumers.
• Booking.com: Global OTA incumbent offering flights, hotels, and packages. Competes with Tryotel for outbound Bangladesh travelers, particularly on hotel and package bookings.

Direct peers

• TLScontact (Teleperformance): Major authorized visa application center operator owned by Teleperformance. Operates embassy outsourcing contracts similar to Saimon's authorized agent relationships across multiple countries.
• VFS Global: World's largest outsourced visa and consular services provider, operating authorized application centers on behalf of foreign governments. Directly comparable to Saimon's Thailand, Singapore, US, Spain, and Hungary visa-center business model.
• ShareTrip: Bangladesh-focused OTA and travel-tech platform providing flight, hotel, and tour bookings. Competes head-to-head with Tryotel for Bangladesh's outbound travel booking volumes.
• GoZayaan: Leading Bangladesh-based online travel agency offering flights, hotels, and holiday packages. Direct competitor to Saimon's Tryotel consumer OTA and corporate ticketing business in the Bangladesh market.

Emerging players

• Verteil NDC platform peers: Adjacent regional travel agencies using Verteil's NDC technology — comparable to Saimon as the local distribution layer for global NDC-connected airline content.
• Traveloka: Southeast Asian super-app OTA with flights, hotels, and lifestyle services. Comparable to Saimon as a regional travel-tech platform targeting emerging-market outbound travelers, especially Thailand/Singapore routes Saimon is GSAd for.

Others

• Verteil Technologies: NDC aggregator and technology partner that powers Saimon's VDC API and VDC Portal. Comparable as the underlying technology enabler of Saimon's NDC Direct Connect service.

Regional players

• Musafir: Middle East-based outbound travel agency serving South Asian diaspora markets. Comparable as a regional travel agency with visa and corporate travel services adjacent to Saimon's offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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