How to get a slot
To book a Spain Schengen visa appointment in the UK, register on the BLS International site at uk.blsspainvisa.com, choose your centre city (London, Manchester or Edinburgh), and pick an available slot from the live calendar. BLS handles all UK Schengen applications for Spain. Slots move fast, so create your account before you need it and book early.
| Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Visa fee (adult) | €90 |
| Visa fee (child 6–12) | €45 |
| Visa fee (child under 6) | Free |
| Maximum stay | 90 days in any rolling 180-day period |
| Standard processing | 15 calendar days (up to 45 in some cases) |
| Travel insurance — minimum cover | €30,000 |
| Passport | Issued within 10 years; valid 3+ months beyond your trip |
| Member states | 29 countries |
Step by step
- Register on uk.blsspainvisa.com. Spain does not use VFS or TLScontact in the UK; BLS is the only route.
- Choose your centre: London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
- Pick a slot from the live calendar and complete the Spain application form.
- Pay the fees: the BLS service fee is 14.85 pounds including VAT, and the consulate fee is 90 euros for an adult (about 81 pounds).
- Attend in person to give biometrics and hand over your documents. Standard processing is 15 days after biometrics.
BLS Spain at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operator | BLS International |
| Booking site | uk.blsspainvisa.com |
| UK centres | London, Manchester, Edinburgh |
| Service fee | 14.85 pounds inc. VAT |
| Consulate fee | 90 euros adult (about 81 pounds) |
| Standard processing | 15 days after biometrics |
If there are no slots
Nobody can honestly tell you the current wait, because BLS availability changes through the day. The tactics that work:
- Check the live calendar at different times. Slots appear in batches, and cancellations put appointments back into the pool at random moments.
- Try a different BLS city. If London is full, Manchester or Edinburgh may show earlier dates.
- Book up to 6 months ahead of travel, and well before summer if you can.
- Skip the slot bots. Third-party "guaranteed appointment" services risk having the booking voided, and they solve nothing a patient calendar check does not.
Before your appointment
BLS checks your file against the consulate's requirements at the counter, so gaps cost you the trip. Prepare with:
- Checklist generator: a tailored document list for a Spain application
- Bundler and Compressor: assemble and size everything cleanly
- Travel insurance with at least 30,000 euros of medical cover
- Accommodation proof and bank statements that match your trip dates
If Spain is only one stop on a longer trip, confirm which country you should apply to before booking anything.
Get the rest of the application right
An appointment is only useful if the file you bring is complete. Start with the overview of getting a Schengen appointment in the UK and the full Spain visa from the UK guide. Add up every fee with the cost calculator. And if you would rather not chase the calendar at all, our done-for-you Schengen service includes booking the BLS appointment for you.
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Common questions
- 01
How do I book a Spain visa appointment with BLS in the UK?
Register on the BLS International UK site at uk.blsspainvisa.com, select your centre city (London, Manchester or Edinburgh), and choose an available slot from the live calendar. You then attend in person to give biometrics and submit your documents. BLS handles all UK Schengen applications for Spain.
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How much does a BLS Spain appointment cost?
The BLS service fee in the UK is 14.85 pounds including VAT. On top of that you pay the Spanish consulate fee of 90 euros for an adult, roughly 81 pounds. Optional extras such as courier return cost more, so check the current price list on the BLS site before you book.
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Which UK cities have BLS Spain visa centres?
BLS International runs Spain visa application centres in London, Manchester and Edinburgh. You can pick whichever centre suits you at the booking step, and if your first-choice city shows nothing, one of the other two sometimes has earlier availability.
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Why are there no BLS Spain appointment slots?
Spain is one of the most-applied-for Schengen destinations from the UK, and slots release in batches rather than on a schedule. Keep checking the live calendar at different times of day, watch for cancellations, try another BLS city, and book as early as you can, up to six months before travel.
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