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Business Standard
04-08-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Re 1 visa sale: Get Schengen, UK, US visas for just ₹1 on Atlys today
Today and tomorrow, you can get a Schengen, UK or Georgia visa for just Re 1. Atlys, a visa processing platform, has launched India's first Re 1 visa sale under its 'One Way Out' campaign. The two-day sale, which started today, will end tomorrow. Travellers can book visa applications for countries including the UAE, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong, Georgia, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Kenya and Taiwan for just Re 1. For destinations that require in-person appointments, such as the United States and some Schengen countries, appointment bookings are also being offered at Re 1. How does the process work? The application procedure remains unchanged. Applicants must submit their details through the Atlys website, where the discounted price will be automatically applied at checkout. However, the Re 1 offer does not cover everything. 'Consulate and biometric fees must be paid directly by the applicant at the processing centre and are not included in the promotion,' Nahta clarified. The company has not imposed a strict limit on daily applications but will manage the flow. 'To ensure a smooth and superlative experience for all applicants, appointment slots for certain countries will be released periodically in limited quotas. Users will be encouraged to regularly check the website for updates on newly available slots,' Nahta said. What's included in the Re 1 offer? 'If you book through Atlys, for select Schengen countries like Greece, France, Germany, Spain and Italy among others, we have slashed both our service fee and the appointment fees,' said Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO of Atlys. He explained how this works for France. 'The appointment fee is about Rs 2,047 and our usual service fee is Rs 2,950. As part of this offer, both the appointment fee and our service fee are reduced to just Re 1.' The offer extends to US visa applicants as well. 'For the US, the service fee, which is normally Re 19,940, is also available for Re 1 during the campaign period,' Nahta said. In the case of UK visas, Atlys is waiving even more. 'The standard UK visa fee is Re 15,850, and normally we charge a service fee on top of that. But for this sale, we have slashed all costs and are charging users just Re 1 for everything. No other fees, no hidden costs. That means travellers pay only Re 1 total, with no additional visa or processing fees,' said Nahta. Why is Atlys offering visas at Re 1? According to a 2024 report by the European Commission and Condé Nast Traveller, Indian applicants lost over Rs 664 crore globally in non-refundable visa fees that year. These include payments made for applications that were either refused or withdrawn, as well as fees kept by private agents. 'For the first time, travellers can get visas at a price that feels impossible. We want to challenge what people expect from this industry and prove that global travel can be truly within reach,' Nahta said. Over the past two months, Atlys has seen a sharp rise in interest. Search queries for destinations like Vietnam, Indonesia, Georgia, the UK and the UAE have risen between 18 per cent and 44 per cent, largely driven by Gen Z and millennial travellers from tier 1 and tier 2 cities. 'We anticipate the strongest demand for UAE visas during the sale, followed closely by the UK,' said Nahta. 'Urban millennials and Gen Z from metro cities are likely to drive the most traffic.' Nahta also said that the campaign is a way to increase awareness about Atlys. 'The sale will help us reach a wider audience and allow more users to experience our platform, the seamless application process, and the innovative technology we've integrated to simplify visas,' he said.
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Business Standard
30-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Visas for just ₹1! Atlys' UK, Schengen, UAE deal live on August 4, 5
Planning a trip abroad? Travellers may be able to get their visa for just ₹1. Visa processing platform Atlys is launching what it calls India's first visa sale, dubbed the 'One Way Out' campaign. The two-day event, scheduled for August 4 and 5, will allow Indian travellers to apply for visas to several international destinations, starting at just ₹1, directly via the Atlys website. The sale covers visa applications to countries including the UAE, UK, Vietnam, Indonesia, Australia, South Africa, Egypt, Hong Kong, Georgia, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, Kenya and Taiwan. Appointment bookings for countries that require in-person visits, such as the United States and select Schengen nations, will also be offered at ₹1. What's included in the ₹1 offer? 'If you book through Atlys, for select Schengen countries like Greece, France, Germany, Spain and Italy among others, we have slashed both our service fee and the appointment fees,' Mohak Nahta, founder and CEO of Atlys told Business Standard. 'For example, in France, the appointment fee is about ₹2,047 and our usual service fee is ₹2,950. As part of this offer, both the appointment fee and our service fee are reduced to just ₹1,' he explained. The offer also applies to US visa applicants. 'For the US, the service fee, which is normally ₹19,940, is also available for ₹1 during the campaign period,' Nahta added. In the case of the UK, Atlys claims the offer goes even further. 'The standard UK visa fee is ₹15,850, and normally we charge a service fee on top of that. But for this sale, we have slashed all costs and are charging users just ₹1 for everything. No other fees, no hidden costs. That means travellers pay only ₹1 total, with no additional visa or processing fees,' said Nahta. How the process works The application process will remain the same. Users must apply online through the Atlys website, and the discounted price will be automatically applied at checkout. However, it comes with a catch. Not all charges are covered. 'Consulate and biometric fees must be paid directly by the applicant at the processing centre and are not included in the promotion,' Nahta clarified. Moreover, while the company hasn't set a fixed cap on applications per day, there will be some restrictions. 'To ensure a smooth and superlative experience for all applicants, appointment slots for certain countries will be released periodically in limited quotas. Users will be encouraged to regularly check the website for updates on newly available slots,' said Nahta. Why the ₹1 visa deal? A 2024 report by the European Commission and Condé Nast Traveller found that Indian applicants lost over ₹664 crore in non-refundable visa fees globally in that year alone. These include costs paid for applications that were refused or withdrawn, as well as fees retained by private agents. 'For the first time, travellers can get visas at a price that feels impossible. We want to challenge what people expect from this industry and prove that global travel can be truly within reach,' Nahta said. Atlys said it has recorded a surge in interest over the last two months. Search queries for destinations such as Vietnam, Indonesia, Georgia, the UK and the UAE have gone up between 18 per cent and 44 per cent, primarily driven by Gen Z and millennials in tier 1 and tier 2 cities. 'We anticipate the strongest demand for UAE visas during the sale, followed closely by the UK,' said Nahta. 'Urban millennials and Gen Z from metro cities are likely to drive the most traffic.' According to Nahta, this campaign is also a way to build broader awareness about the Atlys platform. 'The sale will help us reach a wider audience and allow more users to experience our platform, the seamless application process, and the innovative technology we've integrated to simplify visas,' he said.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Star Wars Celebration: Diego Luna, Tony Gilroy and Adria Arjona Premiere ‘Andor' Season Two for Fans
Thousands of devoted fans at Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo were treated to an advanced screening of the season two premiere of Andor, the highly-anticipated return of Lucasfilm's most acclaimed Disney+ show. Ahead of the episode presentation, dozens upon dozens of fans dressed as prisoners from Narkina 5 performed a fun, and certainly less stressful, procession around the conference arena in a nod to the Andor episode 'One Way Out.' More from The Hollywood Reporter 'Andor' Stars Diego Luna and Adria Arjona Reveal the 'Star Wars' Story They'd Return to Tell Jack O'Connell on 'Sinners,' Honoring His Irish Heritage and Ryan Coogler: "He Cultivates Something Phenomenal" Robbie Williams Impassioned Plea Over Fans Seeking Photos From Celebrities Strikes a Chord: "Allow People the Dignity of Their Privacy" Andor stars Diego Luna, Kyle Soller, Adria Arjona, Genevieve O'Reilly, Alan Tudyk and Denise Gough as well as creator Tony Gilroy and executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg then sat down for a brief Q&A before the screening. 'It's so big in every possible way,' said Luna who plays the titular Cassian Andor. 'There's more adventure, action and drama. We're getting close to Rogue One, so everything matters so much. It's emotionally charged. It's going to be intense. And when you finish watching this second and last season, go straight to Rogue One, because you're going to see a different film.' Gilroy explained that the time span covered within the show by the first season amounted to about one year, but for the coming second season will stretch over a four-year period. 'So every three episodes will represent one year, and we're going to drop them three a week. So, it's basically, like dropping a whole movie every week,' explained of the release plans for the show. Gilroy added, 'We find the most important three days to land on.' 'We feel like we've been sitting on a diamond, and we can't wait to share it with you,' said series favorite Genevieve O'Reilly, who plays Mon Mothma. 'We find out where Dedra comes from in this season —a little bit about what makes her who she is —and things get real strange,' said Gough, who plays Imperial official Dedra Meero. 'I don't want to give too much away about it, but, yeah, Dedra really shows herself. It was much darker this season. It wasn't so girl boss, it was much more fascist, which is very unlike me, so it was serious acting I was doing.' 'Bix really went through it in season one,' added Adria Arjona who plays Bix Caleen. 'When we first meet her in season two, you know, she's away from home and really trying to reconstruct herself and how she's going to cope with everything that happened with Dr Gorst. And then you get to kind of get a sneak peek into this beautiful relationship that starts forming in season one.' 'Everyone was like, what are you guys? Are you guys together?' Arjona said of her character's relationship with Cassian Andor. 'Well, I think this season, you'll really get to see these two characters come together, which is really beautiful. It's probably one of my favorite parts.' 'London was the first [Star Wars] convention we went to, and I learned you don't go with your hands empty,' said Luna, introducing the first episode. 'We wanted to bring something very special, something that we've never done — and obviously, we will never do again. So we need you to put your phones down, because this is going to be for your eyes only.' Andor centers on Cassian Andor, a former thief whose outrage against the fascist Empire turns him into a formidable if reluctant rebel. The character first appeared in the feature Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, but then headlined his own series that debuted on Disney+ in 2022. The first season was set five years before the events of the movie and earned unparalleled praise from critics (it received eight Emmy nominations, including best drama series) and fans. The upcoming second season of the show comprises 12 episodes divided into four story blocks, each one bringing the story one year successively closer to Rogue One. Season two of Andor debuts on Disney+ on April 22. Star Wars Celebration, the mostly biennial convention that assembles the faithful followers of the George Lucas-created sci-fi fantasy, is currently underway in Tokyo, Japan. At the event, Disney has revealed the title and release date of Shawn Levy and Ryan Gosling's standalone Star Wars film, announced a Darth Maul animated series and shown off the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'Yellowstone' and the Sprawling Dutton Family Tree, Explained The Cast of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer,' Then and Now A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
