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UK visa application centre in Spain
VFS Global takes UK visa applications in Spain, in Madrid. VFS Global has run the UK visa application centre in Spain since 4 December 2024, when it took over from TLScontact.
TLScontact no longer runs the UK visa application centres in Spain. VFS Global does, since 4 December 2024.
Where UK visas are handled in Spain
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UK Visa Application Centre (VFS Global), MadridMadrid | VFS Global Spain SL Avenida de Manoteras 46, Edificio “Delta Nova 4”, Planta Baja, Módulo B. 28050 Madrid | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/esp/en/gbr/attend-centre.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| UK Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months) | GBP 135 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Priority service (optional, only where the centre offers it) | GBP 500 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Super priority service (optional, only where the centre offers it) | GBP 1,000 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
| UK ETA (for visa-exempt nationals, incl. EU citizens) | GBP 20 | GOV.UKread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- VFS lists the country. VFS Global's 'Apply for a UK Visa' page calls VFS an official partner of UK Visas and Immigration and lists Spain among the countries it serves. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Centre in Madrid. VFS Global lists one UK visa application centre in Spain, in Madrid. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- VACs run for UKVI. UK visa application centres are run by commercial partners on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration, which decides the application. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Apply online first. You must apply online before booking a visa application centre appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Centre chosen for you if you do not pick one. If no centre is chosen in the application, UKVI assigns the one most accessible to the country you live in. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- At the appointment. At the centre you prove your identity, give fingerprints and a photo, and hand in the supporting documents. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Passport back the same day. Visitors get their passport back on the day of the appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Standard Visitor visa decision usually takes 3 weeks after the appointment. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Priority depends on the centre. Priority and super priority are only possible if the chosen centre offers them for that visa. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Do not book travel early. UKVI advises not to book travel until the visa decision arrives. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- eVisa. Successful visitors get an eVisa, a digital record of their status. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Europeans need an ETA, not a visa. Most Europeans, including citizens of Spain, visit the UK with an ETA rather than a visa, so the centre mainly serves residents of Spain who need a visa. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Unofficial ETA websites. GOV.UK warns that other websites may charge more for an ETA. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
- Embassy has no visa role. The British Embassy in Madrid cannot help with visa enquiries; questions go to UK Visas and Immigration. GOV.UK · read 1 Nov 2026
What changed, and when
- Global contract (Dec 2023). VFS Global announced on 11 December 2023 that it had won the contract to run all overseas UK visa application centres. vfsglobal.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- What the switch changed. The switch could change a centre's address and opening hours, but not the decision or how long it takes. GOV.UK · 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.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a UK visa in Spain?
At VFS Global, in Madrid. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/esp/en/gbr/attend-centre.
Do I need an appointment at VFS Global?
How much is the UK visa fee in Spain?
UK Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months): GBP 135; Priority service (optional, only where the centre offers it): GBP 500; Super priority service (optional, only where the centre offers it): GBP 1,000; UK ETA (for visa-exempt nationals, incl. EU citizens): GBP 20.
How long does a UK visa take from Spain?
A Standard Visitor visa decision usually takes 3 weeks after the appointment (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026).
Does TLScontact still handle UK visas in Spain?
No. VFS Global started operating the UK visa application centres in Spain on 4 December 2024, taking over from TLScontact (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). GOV.UK's visa application centre finder sends Spain to VFS Global's UK page (GOV.UK, read 1 Nov 2026). Book through visa.vfsglobal.com/esp/en/gbr/attend-centre.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: GOV.UK and vfsglobal.com. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.