For a Spain visa appointment from Basingstoke, the listed centre is the BLS Spain Visa Application Centre in London. BLS allocates Hampshire to London, subject to your residence falling within that consular jurisdiction.
If you are looking for a suitable date, Spain Visa Alerts’ London appointment search can notify you when a matching appointment is detected. Check the route and get ready to make your own booking.
Hampshire applicants follow the London route
BLS asks applicants to select the consular district where they live. Its UK selector lists Hampshire under London, so Basingstoke residents who reside in Hampshire should use the London route rather than choosing a centre based only on convenience. The centre’s listed address is 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG.
BLS identifies itself as the official partner of the Embassy of Spain in London. The county allocation is a useful starting point, but your actual residence must be within the intended consular jurisdiction and you must meet applicable immigration and visa requirements. BLS says applications from outside the intended jurisdiction will not be accepted. Check your circumstances before arranging an appointment.
When the calendar has no date you can use
If the BLS calendar shows no suitable appointment, keep your travel dates and availability to attend London clear. Decide which days you could realistically travel to the centre, and check your plans before choosing a date. This makes it easier to act on an opening that fits, rather than rushing into a booking you cannot attend.
You can continue checking the official booking portal or use optional notification support. Spain Visa Alerts begins searching after confirmed payment and notifies you when it detects a matching appointment. A notification does not reserve a place, and neither notification nor booking speed is guaranteed. You decide whether a date works for you.
Check that Spain and tourism fit your trip
BLS London lists Tourist Visit as a short-term visa category for stays of up to 90 days. If your visit is for another purpose, check the relevant visa information before searching under tourism. For a tourist application, use the current BLS London tourist guidance to confirm the route and application requirements.
For a Schengen application through the London centre, Spain must be the country where you will spend the most time. If you will spend equal time in several Schengen countries, Spain must be your first point of entry. Check your itinerary against this rule before committing to the application route.
Make the waiting time useful
Read the current BLS guidance and checklist for your visa category while looking for a date. Start gathering the information needed for your application, and check that your planned dates and travel details are consistent across your documents. Follow the current checklist rather than relying on an old list or advice for a different centre.
Think through the London visit before selecting an appointment. Check the address and make sure you can attend on the date you choose. If you are applying with other people, account for each person’s preparation and availability rather than assuming one appointment plan covers everyone.
Complete the appointment booking through BLS
The BLS London website links to its official appointment portal. Use it to make your booking personally and check the date and centre details carefully. Spain Visa Alerts provides search notifications, not appointment bookings.
When an alert arrives, assess whether the date suits your travel plans and whether you can attend in London. If it does, complete the booking through BLS. Keep your application preparation moving while you search, so you can make a considered decision when a suitable date appears.
Choose notification support for your search
Email notifications are sent when a matching appointment is detected on this route. SMS notifications are available where enabled, supported and possible, but your mobile carrier’s delivery is not guaranteed. Keep the email account you use accessible and check that your contact details are suitable for receiving notifications.
If you want this support while preparing and checking dates, start the London Spain appointment search. Confirm London is the right route for your residence and that you can attend before proceeding. You remain in control of the official booking.