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IMPORTANT NOTICE

In accordance to the Law RD 1155/2024, the New Immigration Regulation comes into effect on May 20th, 2025 introducing significant changes to current visa procedures. This may require additional documentation that is not listed on the current website and will be updated as soon as possible.

The changes in the new regulations for ​General Student visa are as follows:

• Applications must be submitted at least two months in advance of the start date of studies.
• The passport must be valid for at least one year counting from the intended travel date. For all National visas too.
• Applicants must provide proof of having paid the registration and enrollment fees by the school/University/Educational institution in Spain.
• Health insurance must be valid from at least one month before the start of studies until 15 days after the end of the studies, or for one year if the duration of the studies is longer than one year.
• The student visa will be processed by adding one month prior to the start date of the studies and 15 days after completion. For example:
  o For an acceptance letter - from October 1, 2025 to July 1, 2026, the visa must be processed - from September 1, 2025 to July 16, 2026
• The total duration registered will determine whether is considered a SSU (less or equal to 180 days) or SLU (more than 180 days).
• Family members: Only applications from family members of bachelor or master degree students are accepted. Furthermore, they cannot submit their application simultaneously with the student; they must wait until the visa of the student has been granted.

The new rules for Non-lucrative residency visa changes are as follows:

1. Proof of financial means - Bank statements must show:

• Full name of applicant and address
• Full account identification. No crossed-out information or missing pages.
• Monthly opening and closing balances.
• They must include balances as of December 31 of the previous year and average balance certificate for the previous year.

2. Changes for Family members - Family members who can submit the application jointly are:

• Spouse, registered partner, or stable partner
• Minor children of the applicant, or of their spouse, registered partner, or stable partner
• Adult children of the applicant, or of their spouse, registered partner, or stable partner who have a disability or who are unable to provide for their basic needs for health reasons

The family members who will no longer be able to submit their applications jointly are:

• Financially dependent adult children
• Dependent ascendants

DO NOT FALL INTO FRAUD AND BEWARE OF SCAMS !

BLS International advises visa applicants to exercise caution and vigilance regarding the following points:

Our staff never ask visa applicants to make cash payments or any other form of payment to obtain an appointment, expedite the visa application process, secure an earlier appointment, or influence decision-making.

We do not recommend any direct payments into personal bank accounts.

Appointments must be booked exclusively through the BLS website. Please refer to the website for authorized service fees payable to BLS International.

Always request a receipt for optional value-added services available at our center.

The decision regarding visa applications is made solely by the competent authorities, and BLS International has no role or influence in this process. If you receive such a request (in writing or verbally), please report it immediately by completing the complaint form or by sending an email to antifraud@blsinternational.com.

Be cautious of intermediaries selling visa appointments under the name of BLS International or individually outside our center. All appointments must be booked through the BLS International website. Please refrain from purchasing appointments through a third party: this is a fraudulent practice that BLS International strongly condemns. As a responsible service provider, we make every effort to inform applicants to be wary of fraudulent intermediaries charging fees to clients for appointment bookings.

Dear Applicant,

Applications for national visas are now being accepted at our visa centers starting on February 14, 2024. Please visit our website's appointment page to schedule an appointment

Importance Notice We are glad to inform below the new address for our Visa Application Centre Address : 7TH Floor Concorde Building (Verdun Center) Dunant Street, Verdun Beirut Lebanon. Call Center Number : +961 1 744871

As per The Lebanese General Security and according to the procedure of Lebanese border crossings established by the Lebanese authorities:

Syrian applicants willing to apply for a Spanish visa, who intent to cross the Lebanese border, are recommended to book an appointment at BLS at least 48 hours in advance and before Thursday noon for appointment on Monday, in order to communicate their data to the Lebanese General Security.

Personal information on passport of Syrian applicants will be shared with the Lebanese General Security according to the procedure of land border crossings established by the Lebanese authorities, unless the applicant express his/her refusal to BLS by sending an email to info.bey@blshelpline.com

Schengen visa applications for travelling to Portugal of Lebanese citizens and foreign citizens legally living in Lebanon are accepted as well, according to the representation agreement between Portugal and Spain.

For your comfort, our Team are ready to help you while booking your Premium, Mobile Biometric and Prime Time appointment. Please feel free to call us on +961 1 744871 or send us your request to info.bey@blshelpline.com

Important
Please note that spouses, registered partners and/or first degree descendants of citizens of the Union (EU) have the right to go directly to the Consulate to manage their visa.

No Covid‐19 health controls are carried out upon arrival in Spain:
https://www.sanidad.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov/spth.htm

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Those who have missed the opportunity to book an online appointment are requested to contact our agents on this number +961 1 744871 to help them get an appointment at the earliest as per the availability.

NEW BLS Optional Services

Mobile Biometric Service

For your comfort, we are pleased to offer you our new “Mobile Biometric Service” to submit your visa application in your home or office.

To request this service call: +961 1 744871 or send an e-mail to info.bey@blshelpline.com

BLS Employee must provide receipt for all the services availed and paid at BLS Spain Visa Application Centre. Please write to feedback.ge@blsinternational.net if you have not received receipt for any payments made in the Spain Visa Application Centre.

Appointment, checklist and application form are available free of cost at Spain Visa Application Centre. You can also download the forms from https://blsspainvisa.com

BLS Spain Visa Application Centre does not provide any other services apart from reception and processing of Spanish visa applications as authorized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spain.