Schengen Visa Support
🇪🇸 BLS Spain Visa New York - Complete Guide 2026
Need a Spain Schengen visa from New York? BLS International New York is your official visa application center for Spain. Serving the Northeast US (NY, NJ, CT, PA, VT, NH, ME, MA, RI), this center handles Spain Schengen visa applications with appointment-based services and cashless operations.
💳 IMPORTANT: NO CASH ACCEPTED
BLS New York is 100% cashless. Only card payments (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover) accepted. Carry your debit/credit card for all payments.
Quick Facts: BLS New York
| Location | Manhattan, New York, NY 10036 |
| Public Transport | Subway access (multiple lines) |
| Serves States | NY, NJ, CT, PA, VT, NH, ME, MA, RI |
| Timings | Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Adult Visa Fee | $90 + $30-$55 service fee |
| Phone | +1-212-555-0100 |
| Website | blsspain-usa.com |
| Payment | Card only - NO CASH |
Spain Visa Fees at BLS New York
| Category | Visa Fee | BLS Service Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | $90 | $30-$55 | $120-$145 |
| Child (6-17 years) | $80 | $30-$55 | $110-$135 |
| Child (0-5 years) | FREE | $30-$55 | $30-$55 |
| Courier (Optional) | $25-$40 | $25-$40 | |
Payment Mode: Debit/Credit cards only (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover). Online payment via blsspain-usa.com.
How to Reach BLS New York
🚇 By Subway (Recommended)
- Multiple lines serve Manhattan: 1,2,3,N,Q,R,W,A,C,E trains
- Times Square/Port Authority area well-connected
- Check MTA website for specific routes and schedules
- Walk 5-10 minutes from nearest station to BLS center
🚌 By Bus
- MTA buses serve Manhattan extensively
- M20, M42, M50 and crosstown routes available
- Check MTA schedules for routes to midtown Manhattan
🚗 By Car/Taxi/Rideshare
- Uber/Lyft/Yellow Cabs available citywide
- Limited street parking (metered, expensive)
- Public parking garages nearby ($30-50/day)
- Consider public transport for convenience
Regional Coverage
BLS New York serves:
- Northeast States: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
- Mid-Atlantic: Pennsylvania
- New England: Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island
US residents from these states must apply at BLS New York for Spain Schengen visas.
Application Process
- Book Appointment: Visit blsspain-usa.com, create account, book slot (2-3 weeks advance)
- Prepare Documents: Passport, US visa/Green Card, photos, insurance ($50K coverage), bank statements (3 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 blsspain-usa.com using reference number
- Collect Passport: Self-pickup or courier delivery ($25-$40)
Processing Time
- Standard: 10-15 working days after Spanish consulate receives documents
- Peak Season (May-Sep): 15-20 working days
- BLS Forwarding: 1-2 days to Spanish consulate
- 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 valid US visa or Green Card
- ✅ Bring debit/credit card for payment
- ✅ Dress neatly for biometrics photo
- ✅ Use public transport (Subway recommended)
- ❌ NO cash accepted - only cards
- ❌ NO walk-ins without appointment