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Spain visa application centres in the UAE
BLS International takes Spanish visa applications in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Applications from both centres go to the Embassy of Spain in Abu Dhabi the next working day.
Where Spanish visas are handled in the UAE
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| BLS International Spain Visa Application CentreAbu Dhabi | Office No. 1211A (13th Floor), Tamouh Tower, Marina Square, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi | exteriores.gob.esread 30 Oct 2026 |
| BLS International Spain Visa Application CentreDubai | Office No. C-13 (27th Floor), I Rise Tower, Barsha Heights (TECOM), Dubai | exteriores.gob.esread 30 Oct 2026 |
Book only on the official site: uae.blsspainvisa.com.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, most nationalities (BLS table) | AED 388 | uae.blsspainvisa.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, child 6-12 (BLS table) | AED 194 | uae.blsspainvisa.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| BLS service charge, incl. VAT | AED 73 | uae.blsspainvisa.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Centre addresses. The Embassy lists BLS International Spain visa centres in Abu Dhabi (Tamouh Tower, Al Reem Island) and Dubai (I Rise Tower, Barsha Heights). exteriores.gob.es · read 1 Nov 2026
- Appointment needed. Applications are submitted in person at the visa centre, and an appointment is necessary. exteriores.gob.es · read 1 Nov 2026
- Residence requirement. The consular office accepts applications from third-country nationals who live in its consular district and travel mainly to Spain, with proof of residence. exteriores.gob.es · read 1 Nov 2026
- Proof of residence. Proof of residence in the consular district is on the list of required documents. exteriores.gob.es · read 1 Nov 2026
- Decision period. The legal period for a decision is 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days if an interview or more documents are needed. exteriores.gob.es · read 1 Nov 2026
- Applications go to Abu Dhabi. Applications from the Dubai and Abu Dhabi centres are sent to the Embassy of Spain in Abu Dhabi the next working day. uae.blsspainvisa.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Minimum processing (BLS). BLS says that, per Embassy instructions, the minimum processing time is 3 weeks. uae.blsspainvisa.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- No intermediaries. BLS requires applicants to book their own appointments and rejects appointments made through intermediaries. uae.blsspainvisa.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- Booking is free. BLS says booking an appointment on its website is free. uae.blsspainvisa.com · read 1 Nov 2026
- BLS does not decide. BLS states that only the competent authorities decide visa applications. uae.blsspainvisa.com · read 1 Nov 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · 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 UAE list that name Spanish or Schengen visas on their own websites. In Dubai: Akbar Travels (UAE), Alrahhala Travel, Neo Travels, Regal Tours, TAAL Tourism, Angel Wings, Trips Away Tourism and Veeserve; in Abu Dhabi: Fast Track Travel & Tourism, FlyOn Travel & Tourism, Bright Star Visa Services and Fly Desert Travel Services; in Ajman: DXB Tourism & Visa Services and First Online Travel & Tourism; in Al Ain: Ariana Travels; in Ras Al Khaimah: Al Baron Tourism and Go Kite Travel & Tours; in Sharjah: EEC Travels, Explore Tourism, Muwaileh Tourism, Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) and Al Raha Tours.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a Spanish visa in the UAE?
At BLS International, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Book on uae.blsspainvisa.com.
How much is the Spanish visa fee in the UAE?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, most nationalities (BLS table): AED 388; Schengen visa, child 6-12 (BLS table): AED 194; BLS service charge, incl. VAT: AED 73.
How long does a Spanish visa take from the UAE?
The legal period for a decision is 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days if an interview or more documents are needed.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: exteriores.gob.es, uae.blsspainvisa.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.