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IMPORTANT NOTICE

In accordance to the Law RD 1155/2024, the New Immigration Regulation comes into effect on May 20th, 2025 introducing significant changes to current visa procedures. This may require additional documentation that is not listed on the current website and will be updated as soon as possible.

The changes in the new regulations for ​General Student visa are as follows:

• Applications must be submitted at least two months in advance of the start date of studies.
• The passport must be valid for at least one year. For all National visas too.
• Applicants must provide proof of having paid the registration and enrollment fees by the school/University/Educational institution in Spain.
• Health insurance must be valid from at least one month before the start of studies until 15 days after the end of the studies, or for one year if the duration of the studies is longer than one year.
• The student visa will be processed by adding one month prior to the start date of the studies and 15 days after completion. For example:
  • For an acceptance letter - from October 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026
  • The visa must be processed - from September 1, 2025 to July 16, 2026
• Medical certificate ( Bilingual ) – Templates can be avail under Download forms.

The total duration registered will determine whether is considered a SSU or SLU. Family members: Only applications from family members of bachelor or master degree students are accepted. . Furthermore, they cannot submit their application simultaneously with the principal; they must wait until the principal’s autorization has been granted beforehand. (NALCAP family members will not be allowed to apply )

The new rules for Non-working residency visa (Non-lucrative visa)changes are as follows:

1. Proof of financial means: Bank statements must show:

• Full name of applicant and address
• Full account identification. No crossed-out information or missing pages.
• Monthly opening and closing balances.
• They must include balances as of December 31 of the previous year and average balance certificate for the previous year.

2. Changes for Family members.

Family members who can submit the application jointly are:

• Spouse, registered partner, or stable partner
• Minor children of the applicant, or of their spouse, registered partner, or stable partner
• Adult children of the applicant, or of their spouse, registered partner, or stable partner who have a disability or who are unable to provide for their basic needs for health reasons

The family members who will no longer be able to submit their applications jointly are:

• Financially dependent adult children
• Dependent ascendants

Urgent Notice:
Applicants participating in the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development that will take place in Seville, Spain. From June 30th to July 3rd, are requested to go directly to The Consulate of Spain in Houston to submit their visa application. Applicants attending this Conference are not required to make an appointmement and can be at The Consulate between 09:00 am to 12:00 noon with application and other supportive documents.

Urgent Notice for Non-working residence visa Applications:

Starting 1st April 2025 BLS Application center Houston will no longer accept NON-RESIDENCE VISA applications by Postal. Applicant will require to make an appointment (Mandatory ) and must appear in person at BLS to submit their visa applications on their appointment date and timings. Any applications received on and after 01st April by postal will be returned at the applicant cost

Appointment Notice
It’s imperative that complete documents are presented at the time of your interview. Applicants with incomplete documents will have to make a new appointment and return with the complete documents
Arrive 10 mins before your appointment start time, any late arrivals will be asked to return with a new appointment.

URGENT NOTICE FOR STUDENT / NALCAP VISA

Any Applicant applying for a Student / Nalcap Visa in this location. The physical application must be submitted at the BLS Center by July 31st. Any applications received or submitted after the deadline (July 31st) will not be accepted/ processed. If you submit your Student Visa application after the deadline (July 31, 2025), please note that we cannot guarantee that your visa will be processed on time.

Please do not purchase the airlines ticket unless the VISA is in your possession.

APPOINTMENT FOR CHILDREN BELOW 6 YEARS OLD.

It's mandatory to make an appointment for the children below 6 years accompanying parents to submit their visa application. Application without an appointment will not be entertained.

Insurance for Short Term Visa

Travel Insurance certificate must be submitted at the visa application center as it is a mandatory requirement for applicants travelling to Spain. You may get your travel insurance from any authorized insurance company or you may Click here if you wish to avail it.

Insurance for Long Term Visa

Disclaimer:-Travelling to Europe on National Visa? Buy your Health Insurance at competitive pricing from reputed Global Insurers! You may Click here if you wish to avail it now. By clicking this link, you will be redirected to the third party website, your personal data will be handled in accordance with their privacy policy. Please note that BLS does not collect or process any information you provide on their site and does not hold any liability with respect to any dispute.

Important
We strongly recommend booking an appointment with BLS to submit your visa application in person at the Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Houston. Opting for an appointment-based submission ensures faster and more efficient processing of your application. While postal applications are accepted through our online courier system for only National Visas, please be aware that there may be delays in the visa process. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sincerely,
BLS Management

Only permanent residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, New Mexico , Oklahoma and Texas have jurisdiction to apply with the Consulate of Spain in Houston. Click Here to check which BLS center to apply at based on your permanent address.

Schengen Visas: Schengen appointment | Payments by Debit Card only

National Visas: National appointment | In person appointments: Payment by Debit card only, Postal applications/Study batch applications, payment by money order/cashier’s check is accepted payable to "Consular Outsourcing BLS Services Inc" fees must include BLS Service Fee, Consulate Visa fee, SMS & Courier Fees. Applicants can use our Postal Pick up and Drop off service if sending by courier

All Fullbright Scholarship students applications will be taken directly at the Consulates with appointments

Please download the Application Form from our website only and request for Form Filling assistance if needed at the time of your appointment.

DO NOT FALL INTO FRAUD AND BEWARE OF SCAMS !

BLS International advises visa applicants to exercise caution and vigilance regarding the following points:

Our staff never ask visa applicants to make cash payments or any other form of payment to obtain an appointment, expedite the visa application process, secure an earlier appointment, or influence decision-making. We do not recommend any direct payments into personal bank accounts.

Appointments must be booked exclusively through the BLS website. Please refer to the website for authorized service fees payable to BLS International.

Always request a receipt for optional value-added services available at our center.

The decision regarding visa applications is made solely by the competent authorities, and BLS International has no role or influence in this process. If you receive such a request (in writing or verbally), please report it immediately by completing the complaint form or by sending an email to antifraud@blsinternational.com.

Be cautious of intermediaries selling visa appointments under the name of BLS International or individually outside our center. All appointments must be booked through the BLS International website. Please refrain from purchasing appointments through a third party: this is a fraudulent practice that BLS International strongly condemns. As a responsible service provider, we make every effort to inform applicants to be wary of fraudulent intermediaries charging fees to clients for appointment bookings.

"COURIER delivery is an optional service, which is run by a third-party courier provider for applicants who choose courier delivery service. PLEASE click here FOR DISCLAIMER"

All travelers, regardless of the circumstances of their trip, are strongly recommended to keep informed before their trip about the restrictions adopted by the Ministry of the Interior on border crossing (interior.gob.es), as well as the sanitary measures adopted by the Ministry of Health (mscbs.gob.es).

BLS Employee must provide receipt for all the services availed and paid at BLS Spain Visa Application Centre.

"BLS Spain Visa Application Centre does not provide any other services apart from reception and acceptance of Spanish visa applications as authorized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain. The decision to grant a visa and the duration is purely a decision of the Embassy and BLS has no influence over the same.