Spain

Embassy of Spain

337 Brooklyn Road, Lord Charles Complex, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Tel: 012 460 0123
E-mail: emb.pretoria@maec.es
Visas: emb.pretoria.vis@maec.es
Web: www.exteriores.gob.es

Consular Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 14:00
Visa Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 - 12:00

Consulate-General of Spain, Cape Town

37 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town, 8001
Tel: 021 422 2415
E-mail: cog.cabo@maec.es
Visas: visacapetown@maec.es

2026

January: 1, 6
April: 3
May: 1
August: 15
October: 12
December: 8, 25

(Individual states and provinces may observe additional holidays)

Schengen visas may only be applied for at BLS International

BLS INTERNATIONAL

Tel: 010 500 2032
Web: sa.blsspainvisa.com

Cape Town: info.cpt@blshelpline.com - 10th Floor, The Tower Building, 2 Hertzog Boulevard, Foreshore, Cape Town

Durban: info.dur@blshelpline.com - 1st Floor, Silver Oaks Building, 36 Silverton Road, Musgrave, Durban

Cape Town / Durban Offices: Only residents in the provinces of Northern, Eastern, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Madagascar, Mauritius and Comoros

Pretoria: info.pry@blshelpline.com - 1st Floor, Landmark Building, 13 Umgazi Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria

Pretoria Office: Only residents in Limpopo, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, North West, Free State and Lesotho

Visas are required by S.A. passport holders

Spain is a member of the Schengen Agreement

• If you intend to visit only Spain, you must apply at the Embassy of Spain/ Visa Application Centre
• If you intend to visit several Schengen countries, you must apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate that is your main destination / longest stay
• If you intend to visit several countries but are spending an equal number of days in each, you should apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of the country of your first point of entry

See General Schengen Visa Requirements

In addition:

• Copy of the data page of passport
• Movement between/inside the Schengen states must be shown (flights, car hire, train bookings)
• Tours and cruises must have a fully paid invoice.
• Proof of sufficient funds - bank statements (current / savings account only, no overdraft. Credit card statements not accepted). Minimum EUR 118 per person per day, with balance of EUR 1065 always reflected

Supporting documents must be in Spanish or English, except when specifically required, though the Embassy/Consulate General may request translations into Spanish. In case of groups or families, each applicant must have his/her own set of documents.

Apply at least 4 weeks prior to your intended travel date, and not more than 6 months prior

The appointment to lodge an application shall take place two weeks from the date when the appointment was requested, Visa processing takes approximately 15 days

Stays of up to 90 days in a 180 day period

Schengen Visa: EUR90 - ZAR 1866
Children (6-12): EUR45 - ZAR 933
Children (under 6): Free

BLS Service Fee: ZAR 350

Fees are subject to change according to fluctuating exchange rates. Fees are payable with Credit and Debit Cards (Visa and Master Card). No cash payments,
all fees are non-refundable

Compulsory:

• None

Recommended Travel Vaccines:

• Hepatitis B
• Tetanus
• Polio

South African Embassy

6th floor Edificio Lista, 91 Calle de Claudio Coello, Madrid
Tel: +34 91 436 3780
E-mail: madrid.embassy@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/madrid/en/