The Spanish General Consulate in Rabat has introduced new measures to simplify the process of applying for a Schengen visa through BLS International. According to the official announcement made on October 23, 2026, certain categories of applicants will be able to submit their applications directly without the need for a prior appointment. This change aims to streamline the application process and reduce waiting times for eligible applicants.
The new measures allow family members of European Union, European Economic Area, and Swiss citizens to apply directly for a visa. This includes individuals who accompany their relatives to Spain or join them in the country. Additionally, applicants who have previously obtained a Schengen visa with any validity period issued by any Schengen state within the last four years are also eligible. This category includes their spouses and children under 18 years old.
To benefit from this new procedure, applicants must provide their passports containing the previous visa. University students enrolled in Spanish public or private universities, including those who have passed the Selectividad or equivalent Baccalaureate exams, are also eligible. This category extends to master's and postgraduate students, interns with agreements lasting less than 90 days, Erasmus program participants, and those attending university seminars or conferences.
Individuals wishing to pursue non-university studies in Spain, such as language courses or vocational training, can also apply directly if they have obtained a Schengen visa issued by Spain within the last four years. In this case, they must provide their passport with the previous visa. Failure to present the old passport and copies of previous visas will result in the rejection of the application.
Eligible applicants can visit BLS offices in Rabat from Monday to Friday, between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m., to submit their applications directly. This new procedure aims to facilitate the visa application process for specific categories of applicants and improve the overall efficiency of the application process.
The Spanish General Consulate in Rabat has emphasized that these measures are designed to simplify the application process for eligible applicants. By allowing direct submission of applications without prior appointments, the Consulate aims to reduce waiting times and improve the overall experience for applicants.
These changes are expected to benefit a significant number of applicants, particularly students and family members of EU citizens. The Spanish General Consulate in Rabat has encouraged eligible applicants to take advantage of this new procedure and submit their applications directly.
Key points
- Eligible applicants can submit their Schengen visa applications directly without prior appointments at BLS offices in Rabat.
- The new measures apply to specific categories of applicants, including family members of EU citizens and university students enrolled in Spanish universities.
- Applicants must provide supporting documents, such as passports containing previous visas, to benefit from the new procedure.
