
CLICK HERE FOR IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: "Postal Application"
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
Important:
STUDENT VISAS
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 postal pick up and drop off Service for only National Visas, please be aware that there may be delays in the visa process and potential lost of documents by postal Service.Thank you for your cooperation
Sincerely,
BLS Management
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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.
Important
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 Please download the Application Form from our website only and request for Form Filling assistance if needed at the time of your appointment.
STUDENT VISAS:
Application process:
All applications for study visas (students and family members, conversation assistants, au pairs, volunteers, etc.) must be:
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 and potential lost of documents by postal Service.Thank you for your cooperation.
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:
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 )
All Fullbright Scholarship students applications will be taken directly at the Consulates with appointments
Please do not purchase the airlines ticket unless the VISA is in your possession
Sincerely,
BLS Management
SCHENGEN VISA:
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 appointmement and can be at The Consulate between 09:00 am to 12:00 noon with application and other supportive documents.
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
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Disclaimer:- 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.
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).
NON-WORKING RESIDENCE VISA:
The new rules for Non-working residency visa (Non-lucrative visa)changes are as follows:
Proof of financial means: Bank statements must show:
Changes for Family members.
Family members who can submit the application jointly are:
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
GENERAL INFORMATION:
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.
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"
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.
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Welcome to the website of the Spain Visa Application Centre. This website provides information on how to apply for a Schengen visa to travel to Spain as your main country of destination. The guidelines listed on this site are to help you to prepare your documents as accurately as possible. This will reduce the chances of your application being delayed or rejected due to incomplete or faulty submission of documents.