Visa Applicants Information

Submission Center – Algiers

CHANGE TO THE APPOINTMENT BOOKING SYSTEM AT THE BLS CENTER IN ALGIERS FROM JANUARY 1, 2026

We would like to inform our valued customers that, as of January 1, 2026, only the most recent Schengen visa issued exclusively by Spain and dated January 1, 2021 or later will be taken into consideration for appointments in categories ALG2, ALG3, and ALG4 (visa renewal).

Applicants whose last Schengen visa was issued by another Schengen member state must make an appointment in the ALG1 category.

The Schengen appointment categories applicable from January 1, 2026, are defined as follows:

• ALG1: Applicants who have never obtained a Schengen visa or who obtained a Schengen visa issued by Spain before January 1, 2021
• ALG2: Schengen visa issued by Spain since January 1, 2021, with a validity of less than 6 months
• ALG3: Schengen visa issued by Spain since January 1, 2021, valid for 6 months or more and less than 2 years
• ALG4: Schengen visa issued by Spain since January 1, 2021, valid for 2 years or more.

OFFICIAL NOTICE TO SPAIN VISA APPLICANTS IN ALGIERS

We inform all applicants who had an appointment scheduled on December 30 that their booking has been postponed to January 7, 2026.

Please note that BLS will provide minimum service on December 30, including:

• Passport collection,
• Appeals handling,
• General information assistance.

For any further information, please contact our call center at 021 99 40 60 or email us at info.alger@blshelpline.com. Thank you for your understanding.

Notice – Visa Application for Children under 12

The Spanish Visa Application Center in Algiers informs its valued clients that, starting from April 28, 2025, new procedures will be applied for appointments concerning children under 12 years of age.

Two cases are to be distinguished:

(a) Parents with a joint appointment
If both parents already have a joint appointment for their application submission, their children under 12 may submit their applications on the same day, without needing an additional appointment.

Note:

• For ALG 2, 3 and 4 categories, a copy of the last visa is mandatory on the day of submission.
• If the wrong category is selected, entry to the center will be denied and no refund will be issued.
• Family members (spouse, children, direct ascendants/descendants) may include their applications in the same file, provided each has an appointment, up to a maximum of 8 people.
• A person can book an appointment and include their direct ascendants and descendants in the same category if they file with them on the same day. Otherwise, each person must book an appointment according to their category.

Beware of Frauds!

• Only use the official website:
  The only authorized method to book an appointment is via our website. No intermediary is required.
• Beware of fake social media:
  Do not trust any channel other than those indicated by BLS International.
• BLS reserves the right to prosecute:
  Any individual or organization spreading false information or harming BLS’s image will face legal sanctions.
• Personal data:
  Never share your sensitive data (card numbers, videos, etc.) with third parties.

Visa Application Submission Period
You can submit your visa application up to 6 months before your planned departure date.

Service Fee Payment (from January 10, 2023)

1. Individual Payment (with your own card)

• Payment is made online with your personal CIB or Edahabia card.
• Physical presentation of the card is mandatory on the appointment day.
• Payment with a third-party card will result in appointment cancellation.

2. Family Cases

• Families (spouse, minor children, father, mother) may use one card for payment.
• The cardholder must be present on the day of submission.
• Payments made with a non-compliant third-party card will not be refunded.

Prohibition of Using Third Parties to Book Appointments

• Appointments are free and must be booked personally.
• Using temporary or non-personal email addresses will result in denied entry.
• Providing a fake or agency number will also result in service refusal.

Family Booking Module

• The “FAMILY” appointment is strictly reserved for ascendant/descendant families.
• The family booklet must be presented on the day of submission.
• A family record in French/Spanish is mandatory at the time of submission.

Processing of Schengen Visa Applications

• All civil status documents must be original and translated into French or Spanish.
• Any document forgery will result in immediate rejection and be reported to all Schengen countries.

Visa Insurance

• Short stay:
  Travel Insurance certificate must be submitted at the visa application center as it is a mandatory requirement for applicants travelling to Spain. You may get your travel insurance from any authorized insurance company or you may click below link if you wish to avail this optional service now.
  Europe Assistance: Click here
  

  Disclaimer:- By clicking this link, you will be redirected to the third party website, your personal data will be handled in accordance with their privacy policy. Please note that BLS does not collect or process any information you provide on their site and does not hold any liability with respect to any dispute.

• Long stay:
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  Disclaimer:- By clicking this link, you will be redirected to the third party website, your personal data will be handled in accordance with their privacy policy. Please note that BLS does not collect or process any information you provide on their site and does not hold any liability with respect to any dispute.

Contact

For further information:

021 99 40 60

Website: https://algeria.blsspainvisa.com/

Passport Collection

The passport must be collected exclusively by the applicant.

However, two exceptions are allowed:

1. Collection by one of the parents (for family group applications):

• The parent must have been part of the group submission.
• Must present the family booklet and original deposit receipts.

2. Collection by an authorized third party:

• An original power of attorney for passport collection, signed and authenticated at the civil registry, is required.
• A copy of the authorized person’s ID must also be provided.