Mohak Nahta, Founder and CEO of Atlys, has launched Skylane, a business-to-government (B2G) solution aimed at transforming visa processing systems by addressing inefficiencies in traditional workflows. While Atlys revolutionized individual visa applications, Skylane focuses on backend challenges faced by governments, offering a faster, more secure, and data-driven approach to decision-making and real-time approvals.
Skylane leverages AI-powered technology to create structured risk profiles for visa applicants, similar to credit scores for travel. These profiles consolidate verified identity, authenticated documents, and potential flags, enabling consular officers to make informed, data-backed decisions. The platform eliminates the need for physical documentation by processing applications electronically and introducing innovations such as paperless visas linked to passport numbers and reusable biometrics. Additionally, Skylane’s SkyPods—24/7 digital visa submission centers—allow travelers to complete biometric submissions and passport verification in under five minutes.
“With Skylane, we’re fundamentally rethinking visa infrastructure for governments,” said Nahta. “Our goal is to enable faster, more efficient processing, moving toward a future where visas are approved within hours, not weeks. Imagine planning a trip to Italy on a Friday morning and receiving your visa approval by evening—that’s the seamless global travel experience we’re building.”
Skylane’s digital approach addresses delays that often disrupt millions of travel plans annually, reducing processing times from 5–7 days to mere hours. By digitizing workflows, automating routine tasks, and allowing consular officers to focus on complex cases, the platform enhances efficiency, scalability, and decision quality. Several governments are already piloting Skylane, demonstrating its potential to meet increasing global travel demands without compromising accuracy or security. These advancements align with global trends, such as paperless visas and reusable biometrics, already adopted by countries like the UK.
