Сервис Atlys запустил программу восстановления виз и страховку от убытков при отказе для индийских туристов

Visa platform Atlys on Tuesday announced Rejection Recovery, a service designed to secure approval after a visa denial, and Atlys Assure, a product that covers flight and hotel costs for certain travellers if their visa is rejected despite being assessed as highly likely to succeed. The launch comes against the backdrop of rising visa rejections among Indian travellers. According to data cited by Atlys, Indians lost an estimated Rs 662 crore in visa application fees alone in 2024 across destinations such as the United States, Schengen countries, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. The figure excludes flight and hotel bookings, which travellers are often required to make before receiving a visa decision. The challenge remains significant in Europe. Based on 2025 Schengen data, more than 1.81 lakh Indian visa applications were rejected, resulting in roughly Rs 155 crore in application fees, making Indians the second-most affected nationality globally after Turkey. India also filed over 1.15 million Schengen visa applications, making it the world's third-largest outbound market. "Every year, Indians lose hundreds of crores in visa fees alone to rejected visas. In 2024 it was around Rs 600 crore. And that's only the fee," said Mohak Nahta, founder and chief executive officer of Atlys. "A rejection is also a stain on your travel history, it makes the next application harder, and it can stop you visiting family, seeing friends or travelling for work," he said. The first product, Rejection Recovery, targets travellers whose visas have already been denied, regardless of whether they applied independently or through another visa service provider. The service begins with an analysis of the rejection letter. Atlys translates often complex official reasons for rejection — such as the US immigration code's Section 214(b) or Schengen Article 32 — into plain language and identifies areas where an application needs improvement. The company then works with applicants to rebuild their case, strengthen supporting documentation, conduct mock interviews where required and develop a structured reapplication strategy. "We start before reapplying. If a profile isn't strong enough yet, we tell them exactly why," Nahta said. "Then we work with them over time, sometimes two or three months, to strengthen the case, rebuild the application and reapply." According to Atlys, the average recovery process takes between 45 and 60 days, although timelines vary depending on the destination country. The service carries a separate fee that varies by destination and application type. However, Atlys said the amount is fully refunded if the visa is ultimately rejected. Atlys Assure is designed to tackle anxiety before a visa application is submitted. Applicants complete a short assessment on Atlys, which evaluates their likelihood of approval using the company's historical visa-processing data. If Atlys determines the case is highly likely to succeed and the visa is nevertheless rejected, the company will reimburse pre-booked travel expenses. The protection covers flights and hotel bookings worth up to Rs 5 lakh per application, according to Nahta. The product is currently available across eight visa markets that Atlys describes as among the most challenging for Indian travellers: Schengen countries, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan and South Korea. Assure does not carry an additional fee and is bundled into eligible visa applications. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated! Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend. Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.