Spain Visa Applications at BLS Edinburgh
Everything you need to apply for a Spain Schengen visa from Edinburgh, United Kingdom — address, opening hours, fees in GBP, and how to prepare your file before the appointment.
Phone & email specific to Spain visa enquiries
| Phone | +44 20 3807 0750 |
| [email protected] |
Spain visa fees in Pound sterling.
Two fees: the embassy fee paid to the Spain consulate, and the BLS International service charge for handling your appointment.
£ — Pound sterling
ISO GBPAll fees on this page are quoted in GBP. Embassy fees are converted from euro at the consulate's daily rate.
Schengen Visa Fee
EU-harmonised fee paid to the Spain consulate. Same in every Schengen country.
Adult (general) £74.65
The standard short-stay Schengen visa fee for most applicants.
Adult — reduced rate (visa-facilitation countries) £29.05
Reduced fee for tourist, business and transit visa applications by nationals of the countries listed below, under EU visa-facilitation agreements.
Applies to: Moldova, Macedonia, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Georgia, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine
Child (6 to 12) £37.35
Reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12 years.
Child (under 6) Free
Children under 6 are exempt from the Schengen visa fee.
Cape Verde (18+) £49.75
Reduced rate for adult nationals of Cape Verde.
Cape Verde (12 to 18) £24.90
Reduced rate for nationals of Cape Verde aged 12 to 18.
BLS International service charges
Operator's own fees, in addition to the embassy fee. Inclusive of VAT.
Service charge (per application)
£14.85Required, paid in addition to the embassy fee.
Passport courier return
£29.99Optional. Special next-day delivery.
SMS & email status updates
£1.95Optional. Notifications throughout processing.
Cheapest case (non-exempt)
General fee + service charge
Reduced rate + service charge
Optional courier and notification add-ons sit on top. Some applicants apply free — see exemptions below.
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.
Children under 6 years
Visa fee and operator service charge both waived. Age taken at the date of application.
EU citizen family members
Under Directive 2004/38/EC. Spouse, dependent children or dependent parents of an EU/EEA citizen.
Students & researchers
Some country and programme rules apply. Proof of enrolment or research-host invitation required.
Youth (≤ 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 old
- Students (including postgraduate) on educational or training courses, plus accompanying teachers
- Third-country researchers travelling for scientific research purposes
- Representatives of non-profit organisations under 25 attending seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural or educational events organised by non-profit organisations
- Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports applying for a courtesy visa
- Family members of EU citizens (ESC code)
Applicants resident in these areas can apply at this centre.
Common questions, answered.
Where do I apply for a Spain visa at BLS Edinburgh?
BLS Edinburgh is located at 50 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BY. Spain visa applications are processed at this address.
How do I contact the Spain counter at BLS Edinburgh?
You can reach the Spain counter at BLS Edinburgh by phone +44 20 3807 0750 or email [email protected].
How do I book a Spain visa appointment at BLS Edinburgh?
Start your Spain visa application on Schengen Visa Pro and we will book your appointment at BLS Edinburgh as part of the process.
Other centres processing Spain visas in United Kingdom.
Ready to apply for your Spain visa?
BLS Edinburgh handles your appointment. We handle the application — Type C form, cover letter, document validation, specialist review. About 20 minutes from start to download.