BLS Spain Visa Application Centre London

"I visited BLS London Spain Visa Application center on 2nd Feb with my family (3 applicants) and it was a very good experience. Everyone at the center was very helpful. Special mention of the two front desk ladies who managed the crowd effortlessly as well as guided the people in taking printouts. It is not easy to manage so many people who come with their friends and families :) The visa officer was also quick at her work. Within 5 minutes she verified all our documents. One of the lady forgot her earrings while taking photograph and the officers were literally reaching out to everyone who saw the lady. Hat's off ! The only difficult part was finding an appointment which I don't feel is the staff's responsibility working at the center. Hence, the 5 * are only for the people who are part of London VAC. I have monitored the site for 1.5 months everyday and after every hour. I have not seen normal slots coming at all. So had to book premium slots only. Spain embassy should take a note of it. Many of my friends want to visit Spain but due to this reason are not opting. Hopefully, in the coming days getting normal visa slot should be easy for people."

"I had extraordinary experience at BLS Spain visa centre in London. I was helped by Olivia and she is a marvellous girl who knows her job in and out thoroughly well. She directed me about the documentation and my son's visa arrived in few days. She was very meticulous and got my documentation in an order. I would rate my experience at BLS as 5 star. Also, I noticed how the staff at front desk and even at other windows were helping people without getting anxious and were always smiling. I beleive all this helps and gives you lot of confidence. Thanks"

"No wonder why it has so many negative reviews. Went for my appointment today. Paid for premium service but it was very disappointing. £75 for the lounge which is more the actual visa fee. I couldn’t distinguish it from waiting area where i was waiting most of the time and was packed with people. Small place with busy people rushing and running here and there. Premium service ladies were polite and helpful but biometric girl hates her job I think. Did not communicate properly and had a low tone. Did not feel comfortable and premium at all."

"Do yourself a favour and avoid this place !! You can get a visa from any other center. Absolutely outrageous !! I thought I would get a decent premium service for 75 pounds , but apparently you get nothing apart from printing and everything else mentioned on their website is just a lie !!. I had to wait for 3 hrs to be seen by someone!! No tickets given , chaotic place , too many applicants in a very small hall. I paid 183 pounds for a service I didn’t get and I couldn’t regret my appointment more !!."

"I have had the same issue twice. First time they said a document was missing and I had to email to complain and indeed it wasn't missing. Very bad service. This second time, I paid around 250 pounds extra for lounge service for them to double check my documents. They told me everything was there and passed 18 working days I still haven't received my Visa. I go to the centre to check everything is ok and they said to wait a couple more days, that everything seemed fine. I call them and the same company notifies me I am missing a document (which I printed when I first submitted). They did not email me or notify me in person about this missing document so I have just been waiting and waiting until I miss my flight. Very unacceptable."