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26 providers · 199 destinations · 199 passports
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Atlys vs iVisa: which visa service fits your trip? (2026)
An independent, side-by-side look at Atlys and iVisa using facts from the VisaScout catalogue. Prices and processing times are sample figures, last updated 1 Aug 2026 — confirm the live numbers on each provider's own site.
Side-by-side facts
Fees & times are sample data| Fact | Atlys | iVisa |
|---|---|---|
| Provider type | Private visa service | Private visa service |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, India / San Francisco, United States | Global (online) |
| Founded | 2021 | 2013 |
| Destinations (approx.) | ~150 | ~190 |
| Passports served | 7 listed countries | Most passports |
| Visa types | Tourist, Business, Transit | Tourist, Business, Transit |
| Service fee from (sample) | ₹1,830 | ₹2,080 |
| Avg. processing (sample) | 4 days | 4 days |
| Express option | Yes | Yes |
| Support | In-app chat, extended hours | 24/7 online chat and email |
| Refunds | Service-fee refund window published in-app before you pay. | Service-fee refund policy published on the provider's site; government fees are non-refundable. |
| Listing check | Done | Done |
| VisaScout score (computed) | 4.8 | 4.9 |
Who each one suits
Choose Atlys if you want…
- a lower sample starting service fee
In-app visa photo capture and compliance check
Full Atlys profileChoose iVisa if you want…
- wider destination reach (~190 vs ~150)
- applications for most passports
Guided online forms with document checks before filing
Full iVisa profileSample tourist-visa totals for Indian passports
SampleIllustrative totals generated from catalogue facts, not quotes. Government fees change — check the official portal.
| Destination | Atlys | iVisa |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | ₹3,3203–6 days | ₹4,5703–7 days |
| Thailand | ₹4,5703–6 days | ₹4,9803–6 days |
| Singapore | ₹4,1503–7 days | ₹4,1503–7 days |
| Vietnam | ₹4,9803–6 days | ₹6,2302–6 days |
| Indonesia | ₹4,9804–8 days | ₹5,4004–9 days |
| Malaysia | ₹4,1503–7 days | ₹4,5702–6 days |
Destinations both cover — official-source guides
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bhutan
Cambodia
Canada
China
Egypt
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Malaysia
Maldives
Mauritius
Nepal
NetherlandsYou may not need either
Many destinations let you apply yourself on an official government portal, with no service fee. Check the destination guides for the official links, and use the document checklist to prepare.
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