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Indian visa centres in Spain
BLS International takes Indian visa applications in Spain, in Madrid and Barcelona. BLS International has been the Embassy of India's service provider in Spain since 1 January 2025, with centres in Madrid and Barcelona.
BLS International since 1 January 2025. The Embassy of India in Madrid names BLS as its provider from that date (eoimadrid.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026); its earlier notices refer to VFS (eoimadrid.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
Where Indian visas are handled in Spain
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BLS International (Embassy of India, Madrid)Madrid | Ground Floor, Calle de Cardenal Marcelo Spínola, 8, 28016, Madrid | eoimadrid.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BLS International (Embassy of India, Madrid)Barcelona | Second Floor, 103, Paseo De Gracia, Barcelona | eoimadrid.gov.inread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: indiavisa.blsinternational.com/spain/software/bls_appmnt/login.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa up to 6 months (consular fee) | EUR 92 | blsinternational.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BLS service charge (obligatory) | EUR 14.8 | blsinternational.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| ICWF fee (obligatory) | EUR 3 | blsinternational.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Booking. Appointments are booked on BLS International's official website. eoimadrid.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Two BLS locations. BLS operates from Madrid and Barcelona. eoimadrid.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Queries to the Embassy. Doubts can be sent to the Embassy's visa e-mail. eoimadrid.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing times (Spanish passports). Minimum 3 working days in Madrid, 8 in Barcelona, 10 in Tenerife or by post. blsinternational.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- BLS does not decide. BLS has no influence on processing times; they depend on the Embassy. blsinternational.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fees not refundable. Fees are not refunded if the application is refused or cancelled. blsinternational.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- e-Visa for Spanish nationals. Spanish passport holders can use the e-Visa (since 3 November 2015), applied for at least four days ahead. eoimadrid.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
- Consulate General in Barcelona. India also has a Consulate General in Barcelona (Torre Allianz, Carrer de Tarragona 107-109). eoimadrid.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Tender (2024). BLS International and VFS Global qualified in the Embassy's 2024 outsourcing tender after technical presentations on 5-6 June 2024. eoimadrid.gov.in · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our Spain list that name Indian visas on their own websites. In Madrid: CIBTvisas, Trayser Tramitaciones and visumPOINT Madrid.
FAQ
Where do I apply for an Indian visa in Spain?
At BLS International, in Madrid and Barcelona. Book on indiavisa.blsinternational.com/spain/software/bls_appmnt/login.
Do I need an appointment at BLS International?
Appointments are booked on BLS International's official website (eoimadrid.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
How much is the Indian visa fee in Spain?
Tourist visa up to 6 months (consular fee): EUR 92; BLS service charge (obligatory): EUR 14.8; ICWF fee (obligatory): EUR 3. Fees are not refunded if the application is refused or cancelled (blsinternational.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
How long does an Indian visa take from Spain?
Minimum 3 working days in Madrid, 8 in Barcelona, 10 in Tenerife or by post (blsinternational.com, read 1 Nov 2026).
Does VFS still take Indian visa applications in Spain?
No. The Embassy of India in Madrid names BLS International as its provider for consular, passport and visa services from 1 January 2025 (eoimadrid.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026). Before BLS, the Embassy's notices refer to VFS (e.g. consular services re-commenced by VFS in May 2020) (eoimadrid.gov.in, read 1 Nov 2026).
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: eoimadrid.gov.in and blsinternational.com. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.