🇪🇸 BLS Spain Visa Kolkata - Complete Guide 2026
Need a Spain Schengen visa from Kolkata? BLS International Kolkata is your official visa application center for Spain. Serving West Bengal and all Northeast states, this center handles Spain Schengen visa applications with appointment-based services and cashless operations.
💳 IMPORTANT: NO CASH ACCEPTED
BLS Kolkata is 100% cashless. Only card payments (Visa, Mastercard, RuPay, Amex) accepted. Carry your debit/credit card for all payments.
Quick Facts: BLS Kolkata
| Location | Salt Lake/Park Street area, Kolkata |
| Metro Access | Blue Line - Esplanade/Park Street station |
| Serves Regions | West Bengal, Northeast India (7 states) |
| 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 Kolkata
| 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 Kolkata
🚇 By Kolkata Metro (Recommended)
- Blue Line: Dakshineswar → Esplanade/Park Street station
- Yellow Line: Connects at Maidan/Esplanade
- Exit metro station, BLS center 10-15 minutes walk
- Taxis/autos available from metro station (₹50-80)
🚌 By Bus
- Multiple bus routes to Park Street/Esplanade
- Government and private buses available
- Alight at Park Street/Esplanade stops
🚗 By Car/Taxi
- Uber/Ola available across Kolkata
- Limited street parking - arrive early
- Two-wheeler parking may be available
- Commercial parking nearby (₹20-40/hour)
Regional Coverage
BLS Kolkata serves:
- West Bengal (entire state) - All districts
- Northeast States: Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh
Residents from these areas must apply at BLS Kolkata 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