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Spain Visa Applications at BLS Abidjan

Everything you need to apply for a Spain Schengen visa from Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire โ€” address, opening hours, fees in XOF, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.

Embassy fee FCFA 59,000.00
BLS International service fee FCFA 11,048.00
Total typical FCFA 70,048.00
Processing 5-15 daysdays
Address

BLS Abidjan

St Augustin Building
Boulevard Roume, Rue Thomasset, Immeuble St Augustin
Abidjan
Cote d'Ivoire

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Spain counter contact

Phone & email specific to Spain visa enquiries

Phone+225 27 20 28 1343
Email[email protected]
Counter Hours
Submissions

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

08:30 โ€“ 13:00

No weekend submissions. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment slot.

Passport Collection

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

14:00 โ€“ 15:00

Collection only after BLS International receives your processed visa back from the Spain consulate.

What you'll pay at BLS Abidjan

Spain visa fees in West African CFA franc.

Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Spain consulate, and the BLS International service charge for handling your appointment.

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FCFA โ€” West African CFA franc

ISO XOF Pegged to โ‚ฌ

All fees on this page are quoted in XOF. Used in 8 West African countries including Cote d'Ivoire, Senegal, Mali and Burkina Faso. The rate has been fixed by treaty since 1999.

Exchange rate
โ‚ฌ1 = 655.957
Fixed (BCEAO)
โœ“VAT inclusive ยท all prices below
FCFA Cash in CFA only
โœ—All fees are non-refundable. Children under 6 are exempt from both the visa fee and the BLS service fee.

Schengen Visa Fee

EU-harmonised fee paid to the Spain consulate. Same in every Schengen country.

Adult (12 and over) FCFA 59,000.00

Standard Schengen short-stay visa fee for applicants aged 12 and over.

Child (6 to 11) FCFA 29,500.00

Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 11 years.

Child (under 6) Free

Children under 6 at the date of application are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.

BLS International service charges

Operator's own fees, in addition to the embassy fee. Inclusive of VAT.

Service charge (per application)

FCFA 11,048.00

Required, paid in addition to the embassy fee.


Payment: Cash in CFA only. Refunds: All fees are non-refundable. Children under 6 are exempt from both the visa fee and the BLS service fee.. Exemption: Children under 6 are exempt from the embassy fee under Schengen rules.
Total cost to apply
From
FCFA 40,548.00

Cheapest case (non-exempt)

Most adults pay
FCFA 70,048.00

General fee + service charge

Visa-facilitation
FCFA 11,048.00

Reduced rate + service charge

Optional courier and notification add-ons sit on top. Some applicants apply free โ€” see exemptions below.

Fee exemptions

Who is exempt from the Schengen visa fee?

Four categories of applicants pay nothing or a reduced amount. Bring documentary proof of the qualifying status to your appointment.

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Free ยท both fees

Children under 6 years

Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.

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Free ยท embassy fee

EU citizen family members

Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.

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Conditional

Students & researchers

Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.

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Free ยท embassy fee

Youth (โ‰ค 25) at non-profit events

Seminars, conferences, sports tournaments and similar non-commercial events.

Bring proof at your appointment: passport (age), marriage certificate (EU family), enrolment letter (students), or event invitation (youth).

  • Children under 6 years (visa fee and BLS service charge both waived)
Additional information

Secondary phone +225 01 60 24 2361. Service charge includes 15% service tax and education cess.

Spain visa FAQs at BLS Abidjan

Common questions, answered.

Where do I apply for a Spain visa at BLS Abidjan?

BLS Abidjan is located at St Augustin Building, Boulevard Roume, Rue Thomasset, Immeuble St Augustin, Abidjan, Plateau. Spain visa applications are processed at this address.

What are the Spain counter opening hours at BLS Abidjan?

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 08:30โ€“13:00 (Submissions); Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 14:00โ€“15:00 (Passport Collection).

How do I contact the Spain counter at BLS Abidjan?

You can reach the Spain counter at BLS Abidjan by phone +225 27 20 28 1343 or email [email protected].

How do I book a Spain visa appointment at BLS Abidjan?

Start your Spain visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at BLS Abidjan as part of the process.

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Ready to apply for your Spain visa?

BLS Abidjan handles your appointment. We handle the application โ€” Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.