Schengen Visa Support
🇪🇸 BLS Spain Visa Chennai - Complete Guide 2026
Need a Spain Schengen visa from Chennai? BLS International Chennai is your official visa application center for Spain. Serving Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, this center handles Spain Schengen visa applications with appointment-based services and cashless operations.
💳 IMPORTANT: NO CASH ACCEPTED
BLS Chennai is 100% cashless. Only card payments (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Amex) accepted. Carry your debit/credit card for all payments.
Quick Facts: BLS Chennai
| Location | Cathedral Road/Nungambakkam area, Chennai |
| Metro Access | Green Line - Airport/Alandur station |
| Serves Regions | Tamil Nadu, Puducherry |
| Timings | Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Adult Visa Fee | ₹7,100 + ₹2,500-₹3,500 service fee |
| Phone | +91-11-46524646 (national helpline) |
| Website | india.blsspainvisa.com |
| Payment | Card only - NO CASH |
Spain Visa Fees at BLS Chennai
| Category | Visa Fee | BLS Service Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+ years) | ₹7,100 | ₹2,500-₹3,500 | ₹9,600-₹10,600 |
| Child (6-17 years) | ₹3,550 | ₹2,500-₹3,500 | ₹6,050-₹7,050 |
| Child (0-5 years) | FREE | ₹2,500-₹3,500 | ₹2,500-₹3,500 |
| Courier (Optional) | ₹600-₹900 | ₹600-₹900 | |
Payment Mode: Debit/Credit cards only (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Amex). Online payment via blsspainvisa.com/india.
How to Reach BLS Chennai
🚇 By Chennai Metro (Recommended)
- Green Line: Airport → Alandur/Little Mount station
- Exit metro station, take auto-rickshaw to BLS center
- Auto-rickshaws available (₹60-100 from metro station)
- Share autos also available from metro stations
🚌 By MTC Bus
- Multiple MTC routes to Nungambakkam/Cathedral Road
- Key routes: 5, 5C, 23C, 32A, M17
- Alight at Nungambakkam/Cathedral Road stops
🚗 By Car/Taxi
- Uber/Ola available across Chennai
- Limited street parking - arrive early
- Two-wheeler parking may be available
- Commercial parking nearby (₹20-40/hour)
Regional Coverage
BLS Chennai serves:
- Tamil Nadu (entire state) - All 38 districts
- Puducherry - Union territory
Residents from these areas must apply at BLS Chennai for Spain Schengen visas.
Application Process
- Book Appointment: Visit india.blsspainvisa.com, create account, book slot (2-3 weeks advance)
- Prepare Documents: Passport, photos, insurance (€50K), bank statements (6 months), tickets, hotels, employment letter
- Pay Fees: Online via website or card at center (NO CASH)
- Attend Appointment: Submit documents, biometrics (fingerprints, photo)
- Track Status: Via blsspainvisa.com using reference number
- Collect Passport: Self-pickup or courier delivery (₹600-₹900)
Processing Time
- Standard: 10-15 working days after embassy receives documents
- Peak Season (May-Aug): 15-20 working days
- BLS Forwarding: 1-2 days to Spanish embassy
- Total Time: 2-4 weeks from appointment
Tips for Success
- ✅ Book appointment 2-3 weeks in advance
- ✅ Arrive 15 minutes before scheduled time
- ✅ Carry original documents + 1 set of photocopies
- ✅ Bring debit/credit card for payment
- ✅ Dress neatly for biometrics photo
- ✅ Keep mobile phone handy for OTP/verification
- ✅ Check document checklist on blsspainvisa.com
- ❌ NO cash accepted - only cards
- ❌ NO walk-ins without appointment