Spain
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Fees & exemptions
- Adult (standard)€90
- Child 6–11Reduced€45
- Child under 6FreeFree
- Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizenFree
Directive 2004/38/EC — fee waived with proof of relationship.
Free - BLS service feeService fee
£14.85 incl. VAT per applicant, mandatory for every category.
+€17 - Next-day courier passport return
£29.99 optional return by courier.
€34 - SMS / email tracking
£1.95 optional.
€2 - Premium in-centre serviceOptional
£100 per applicant. Does not speed up the appointment or the decision.
+€115 - Premium loungeOptional
From £175 per applicant (£160 each for groups of 5+).
+€200
Family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free-movement rights are exempt from the visa fee. Children under 6 are free; ages 6–11 pay a reduced fee. Service-provider fees (BLS) are charged in addition to the consular fee.
Where to apply
BLS Spain Visa (outsourced) in most jurisdictions; consulate for special cases.
Appointment system
Appointments are booked online with BLS International (London, Manchester, Edinburgh). Standard slots can be several weeks out in peak season. Paid extras (premium in-centre service £100, premium lounge from £175, next-day courier £29.99) add comfort but do not speed up the appointment or the decision.
Required documents
- Valid passport (2 blank pages, valid 3+ months beyond return)
- Completed Schengen visa application form
- 2 recent biometric photos (35x45mm, white background)
- Travel medical insurance min. €30,000 coverage
- Round-trip flight reservation
- Hotel bookings or invitation letter
- Proof of accommodation for entire stay
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Proof of employment / study
- Cover letter explaining trip purpose
- Travel itinerary
Editor tips
Book the standard slot early — premium slots exist but cost more. Bring photocopies of everything.
Country-specific quirks
Spain offers paid "door-to-door" service where BLS collects your documents and delivers the passport back. Not available everywhere.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Spain are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence — you cannot normally apply in a country you are only visiting.
- If you are not a citizen of the country you apply from, bring your residence permit or long-stay visa — it usually has to stay valid for at least 3 months after your return.
- Visiting several Schengen countries? Apply to your main destination, or — if you split time evenly — to the country you enter first.
- Some passports are visa-exempt for short stays and only need ETIAS travel authorisation instead of a visa; long-stay and work permits are still required for everyone.
- Fees, document lists and appointment systems are set per consulate, so the local Spain mission for your region always overrides anything on this page.
Where to submit if you apply from the UK
Addresses where applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Spain visa documents and give biometrics. Applying from elsewhere? Use the official links below to find the Spain mission covering your country of residence.
- LondonBLS InternationalSpain Visa Application Centre – London
20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG
All Schengen visa applications for Spain from UK residents are submitted at BLS, not at the consulate.
Official page - ManchesterBLS InternationalSpain Visa Application Centre – Manchester
Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF
Serves the consular district of Manchester; submission usually 08:30–13:30.
Official page - EdinburghBLS InternationalSpain Visa Application Centre – Edinburgh
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Centre serving Scotland; check the BLS site for the current address and opening hours.
Official page
Always cross-check requirements on the official page for your jurisdiction — details can vary by country of residence.
Where to apply
BLS Spain Visa (outsourced) in most jurisdictions; consulate for special cases.
Appointment system
Appointments are booked online with BLS International (London, Manchester, Edinburgh). Standard slots can be several weeks out in peak season. Paid extras (premium in-centre service £100, premium lounge from £175, next-day courier £29.99) add comfort but do not speed up the appointment or the decision.
Who can apply where
Your nationality decides whether you need a visa; where you legally live decides where you apply. Applications for Spain are handled by its embassy, consulate or visa centre covering your country of residence.
Applicants of any nationality living in the United Kingdom hand in Spain visa documents and give biometrics at these addresses.
- LondonBLS InternationalSpain Visa Application Centre – London
20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG
All Schengen visa applications for Spain from UK residents are submitted at BLS, not at the consulate.
Official page - ManchesterBLS InternationalSpain Visa Application Centre – Manchester
Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF
Serves the consular district of Manchester; submission usually 08:30–13:30.
Official page - EdinburghBLS InternationalSpain Visa Application Centre – Edinburgh
Address published on the provider's site — check the link below.
Centre serving Scotland; check the BLS site for the current address and opening hours.
Official page
Book your travel to use for supporting documents for Spain
Most consulates ask for a flight itinerary and confirmed accommodation. Search Madrid and attach the confirmations to your application.
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