Website disclaimer Rabat:

Applications that do not require a prior appointment:

Applications may be submitted directly at the BLS offices in Rabat from Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM:

Family members of citizens of the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland who accompany the EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen to Spain, or who intend to join them in Spain.

University students. This includes individuals enrolled in a public university in Spain who hold the Spanish Selectividad and/or a recognized equivalent high school diploma, as well as those enrolled in a private university in Spain to pursue university studies. It also includes applicants enrolled in a master’s or postgraduate program, holders of internship agreements or contracts with a duration of less than 90 days, students participating in an Erasmus program, and participants in seminars or conferences at Spanish universities.

From now on, the Rabat center will only accept applications from persons whose passports fall under the jurisdiction of the city of Rabat.

Please consult our website to verify the information regarding the competent jurisdictions.

Therefore, applications will not be accepted if the national identity card corresponds to Rabat while the passport belongs to another jurisdiction. https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/rabat/es/Consulado/Paginas/Demarcaci%c3%b3n.aspx

Please be informed that, effective immediately, for the submission or collection of documents, notifications, or passport retrieval on behalf of the applicant, it is mandatory to provide an original power of attorney issued before a local notary by the applicant in favor of the authorized representative.

The power of attorney must explicitly state the representative’s authority for all concerned procedures, including passport collection when applicable. It must also be duly legalized and translated into French or Spanish, together with the original receipt, a copy of the applicant’s national identity card, and a copy of the authorized representative’s national identity card.

It is recommended to submit this power of attorney at the time of application submission in order to avoid any future delays or issues.

Schengen Visa Holders:

Applicants holding a Schengen visa valid for one year or more (including spouses and children under 18) issued within the last 4 years may submit a new application without a prior appointment:

Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (subject to weekly quota availability) Please note: As per the guidance from the Consulate of Spain, copies of the previous visas and passports must be provided. Applications will not be accepted without these documents.

Applicants who have held three Schengen visas (each less than 90 days) within the last 4 years (including spouses and children under 18) may submit a new application without a prior appointment:

Monday to Friday | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (subject to weekly quota availability)

Official Notice – Clarification Regarding Visa Appointments (Spain)

BLS International would like to inform all applicants that the information currently circulating on social media regarding “urgent walk-in visa appointments without prior booking” is false and misleading.

Language students do not receive any preferential treatment; they must make an appointment. Only university students can go without an appointment.

Please note the following:

• All visa applications for Spain must be submitted strictly by prior appointment through the official booking channels.
• Applicants are strongly advised to rely only on official communication channels for accurate and up-to-date information.

Any applicant visiting the center without a valid appointment will not be allowed entry, in accordance with standard procedures.

We urge everyone to remain vigilant against misinformation and to avoid relying on unofficial sources.

For accurate information, please visit our official website or contact our authorized customer support channels.

Important Information for Applicants in Rabat

We kindly inform all applicants of the following:

• Passport Collection Passports must be collected in person by the applicant only. Collection by a third party is not permitted, even with an authorisation letter.
• Public Holidays Before visiting our office, please review the list of public holidays here: public-holidays.php
• Children Under 12 As per the guidance from the Consulate of Spain, children under 12 years of age will not be permitted inside the Visa Application Centre in Rabat.

Applicants only need to submit a recent photograph (taken within the last one month) of the child.

Please note: As per the guidance from the Consulate of Spain, copies of the previous visas and passports must be provided. Applications will not be accepted without these documents.

• Appointments & Fraud Prevention Appointments are required for submission of visa applications. Applicants are requested to schedule their appointments only via the official BLS International website.
  To ensure fair access and prevent misuse, IP address verification is implemented during the appointment booking process.
• Special Access (Prior Visa Holders) Applicants holding a Schengen visa (valid for less than one year) issued by any Schengen country since 2023 can access a dedicated appointment category.
  Appointments open every Wednesday at 4:00 PM via: https://blsspainmorocco.com/rabat/

Please select: “SCHENGEN VISA – WITH PRIOR VISA”

Applicants are required to submit a copy of their visa at the time of application. If copies of the visa are not provided, the application will not be accepted. (Applicable to individual applications only; excludes spouses and children.) Walk-in (Without Appointment) applicable for following category of applicants:
Important: Applications will not be accepted if copies of the required visas and passports are not provided.
University Students – Walk-in Applications (No Appointment Needed)

University-related visa applicants may also apply without prior appointment, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Eligible categories include:

• Students admitted to public universities in Spain (including those who have passed Selectividad and/or approved Baccalaureate)
• Students admitted to private universities in Spain
• Applicants enrolled in Master’s/Postgraduate programs in Spain
• Applicants with internship agreements/contracts in Spain
• Students participating in the Erasmus program

Submission of university visa applications will be accepted directly at BLS International - Rabat without prior appointment to facilitate faster processing.

Language Study Visa and Other Types: (No Appointment Needed)

Applicants may also apply without prior appointment, Monday to Friday, from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM.

Submission of university study visa applications will be accepted directly at BLS International - Rabat without prior appointment to facilitate faster processing.

APPOINTMENTS OPEN FOR THE BLS Rabat Centre: EVERY SATURDAY, AT 01:00 PM Until the weekly quota is exhausted.

Please Note that: THE CONSULATE GENERAL OF SPAIN IN RABAT IS ONLY COMPETENT TO PROCESS THE FILES OF PERSONS RESIDING IN ITS DISTRICT (CIN AND PASSPORT), NAMELY:

*The provinces that fall under the jurisdiction of the consulate in Rabat:

Rabat, Sale, Boulmane, Fez, Ifran, Khemisset, Khenifra, Meknes, Kenitra, Taounat, Taza, Tamara, Souk larbaa, Sidi Kacem, Sefrou, Mechraa belksiri, Sidi Slimane, Skhirate, Laayoune, Dakhla, Essmara, Azrou, Tefelt, Oulmes, El hajeb, Boujdour, Midelt Please click on this link for more details regarding the consular district of the Consulate General of Spain in Spain https://www.exteriores.gob.es/Consulados/rabat/es/Consulado/Paginas/Demarcaci%c3%b3n.aspx

If you do not reside in the consular district of the Consulate General of Spain in Rabat, your application will not be accepted. Please note that there are 6 Consulates General of Spain in Morocco, whose district you can check on their respective web pages.

Applicant Awareness:

BLS International advises visa applicants to be cautious and vigilant regarding the following points:

• *Our staff never ask visa applicants to pay in cash or via any other payment method to secure an appointment, speed up the visa application process, secure an earlier appointment or influence decision making.
• *We do not recommend direct payment into personal bank accounts.
• *Appointments should only be booked via the BLS International website, please check the website for authorized service charges payable to BLS International.
• *Always request a receipt for optional value added services available at our Centre.
• *The decision on the visa application is made solely by the relevant 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 filling in the complaint form or by sending an e-mail to antifraud@blsinternational.com or to the Centre Manager.

Beware of intermediaries selling visa appointments under the name of BLS International or individually outside our Centre.

All appointments must be booked through the BLS International website. Please do not purchase 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 candidates to beware of fraudulent intermediaries who charge clients a fee for booking appointments. Our website: https://www.blsspainmorocco.net/MAR/account/login

Applicants can take out travel insurance with approved insurance companies or click below to access their travel insurance: Africa First Assist: Click here Europe Assistance: Click here.

Please note that the provisions set forth in the above paragraph do not apply to children under the age of 18. They may proceed with the payment using a credit card registered in the name of their parents.

For joint applications, payment must be made using a credit card registered in the name of one of the applicants.

Important note:

PLEASE NOTE THAT CHILDREN UNDER 6 NO LONGER NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.

Appointments, required documents and the visa application form are available free of charge on the website.

The BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre does not provide any other services apart from receiving and processing Spanish visa applications, in accordance with the authorization granted by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.