Attention: Visa Applicants

Notice to Visa Applicants

Please be informed that, starting Friday, 17 July, appointment slots will be released twice a week according to the following schedule:

• ⁠ ⁠Every Friday at 4:00 p.m.
• ⁠⁠ ⁠Every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m.

Applicants are kindly advised to check the appointment booking platform regularly.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Consulate informs that, starting from Sunday, 17/04/2026, the submission of visa applications for the following categories will be transferred to the BLS Centre in Algiers:

• Family reunification for family members of Spanish citizens (RFN/RFX)
• Family reunification under the general regime (RFK)
• Non-lucrative residence
• Studies
• All visa applications with prior approval from the Government Delegation or the Large Companies and Strategic Groups Unit (UGE-CE)

Applications will continue to be submitted under the same current procedures, without prior appointment and subject to the availability of slots.

NOTE – PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING A VISA APPLICATION WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT (CATEGORY ALG4)

We would like to inform our valued customers that applicants in the ALG4 category are authorized to submit their applications without a prior appointment between 8:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.

However, access to the submission area is strictly contingent upon the mandatory presentation of Spanish Schengen visa, issued after January 1, 2021, and provided that it is valid for two (2) years or more. This measure aims to:

• Facilitate access to the center for eligible applicants,
• Streamline the application process,
• Strengthen oversight and prevent any abuse in the appointment scheduling process.

Any application that does not meet this condition may be refused upon submission.

This procedure is effective until further notice.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Visa Applicants – Algiers Jurisdiction

In accordance with the guidelines of the Spanish Consulate in Algiers, applicants holding a passport issued in 2025 or 2026 are required to submit a copy of all pages of their old passport when submitting their visa application. Please ensure your application is complete before your appointment.

Submission Center – Algiers

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

We would like to inform our valued customers that, effective January 1, 2026, only the most recent Schengen visa issued exclusively by Spain on or after January 1, 2021, will be taken into consideration when scheduling 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 but less than 2 years
• ALG4: Schengen visa issued by Spain on or after January 1, 2021, valid for 2 years or more.

Important notice – Change to the appointment booking procedure for children under 12

The Spanish Visa Application Centre in Algiers would like to inform its valued customers that, with effect from 2 August 2026, there will be a change to the appointment booking procedures for children under 12 years of age.

Parents with a joint appointment (New provision applicable from 2 August 2026)

(a) Where both parents have an appointment to submit their visa applications, each child under the age of 12 must also be included on the appointment and have their own booking. Children not included on the appointment will not be permitted to submit their application.

(b) Parents who already hold a valid visa (Provision unchanged)
If parents hold a Schengen visa issued by the Spanish Consulate in Algiers, which is still valid for at least 180 days, and wish to submit an application for their children under the age of 12, they must book a specific ‘FAMILY GROUP’ appointment.

Requirements for a ‘FAMILY GROUP’ appointment

• Both parents must hold a Schengen visa valid for more than 180 days.
• You must present a notarised parental authorisation, signed at the Algerian registry office.
• Provide a recent family register extract (in French or Spanish).
• Attach an explanatory letter stating the reason for the application.
• Provide a recent passport-sized photograph of the child.

Children aged 12 and over must book an appointment in their own category.

Please note

• For categories ALG 2, ALG 3 and ALG 4, a copy of the most recent visa is required on the day of submission.
• If you book in the wrong category, you will be refused entry to the Centre and no refund will be given.
• Members of the same family (spouse, children, direct ascendants and descendants) may submit their applications together, provided that each person has a valid appointment, up to a maximum of 8 people.
• A person may book an appointment and include their direct ascendants and descendants in the same category, provided that they all submit their applications on the same day. Otherwise, each applicant must book an appointment according to their own category.

For children aged 12 and older, an appointment is required and must be scheduled according to their own category.

Please note:

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

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.

Beware of scams!

• Use only the official website:
  The only authorized method for making an appointment is through our website. No intermediary is required.
• Be wary of fake social media accounts:
  Do not trust any channels other than those specified by BLS International.
• BLS reserves the right to take legal action
  Any individual or entity spreading false information or damaging BLS’s reputation will be subject to legal action.
• Personal data:
  Never share your sensitive data (card number, videos, etc.) with third parties.

Visa application deadline

You may submit your visa application up to 6 months before your scheduled departure date.

Payment of service fees (effective January 10, 2023)

1. Individual payment (using your own card)

• Payment is made online using your personal CIB or Edahabia card.
• You must present the card in person on the day of your appointment.
• Any payment made with a third-party card will result in the cancellation of the appointment.

2. For families

• Families (spouse, minor children, father, mother) may use a single card for payment.
• The cardholder must be present on the day of the deposit.
• Fees paid with an ineligible third-party card will not be refunded.

Prohibition on using a third party to schedule an appointment

• Appointments are free and must be made in person.
• The use of temporary or non-personal email addresses will result in denial of entry.
• Providing a false number or an agency number will also result in denial of service.

Booking module for families

• The “FAMILY” appointment is strictly reserved for immediate family members (parents, children, and siblings).
• Presentation of the family register is mandatory on the day of submission.
• A family form in French or Spanish is required at the time of submission

Processing of Schengen visa applications

• All civil status documents must be originals and translated into French or Spanish.
• Any falsification of documents will result in immediate refusal, which will be reported to all Schengen Area 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.
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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.

• 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 Pickup

Passports may only be picked up by the applicant in person.

However, two exceptions are permitted:

1. Collection by a parent (for family group applications):

• The parent must have been part of the group that submitted the application.
• They must present the family register as well as the original receipts provided at the time of submission.

2. Pickup by an authorized third party:

• An original power of attorney for passport pickup, signed and notarized, is required.
• A copy of the authorized representative’s ID must also be provided.