Swords is close to the Dublin centres listed for this guide, with the BLS Spain Visa Application Centre shown as the nearest by supplied estimated driving distance.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Swords and follow a road route where available.
Check current submission and collection times on the official centre page.
Arrive with the appointment confirmation and documents required for your destination.
Use the official French appointment platform and follow the instructions in your confirmation.
Visa appointments are booked through the official system. Read the visa office guidance before travelling.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
Swords is close to the Dublin centres listed for this guide, with the BLS Spain Visa Application Centre shown as the nearest by supplied estimated driving distance. It is at 2A Chamberlain Court, Richmond Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin D03 DY93, listed as 8.3 miles away. The supported route records cover Spain, the Netherlands, Portugal, France and Italy. Availability changes, so use the chosen provider's current instructions and confirmation when planning your appointment journey.
The listed Swords options are all in Dublin and cover different destinations and appointment channels. BLS Spain is at 2A Chamberlain Court, Richmond Avenue, Drumcondra, Dublin D03 DY93. VFS Global is at Cunningham House, 130 Francis Street, Dublin 8, D08 H48R. France is listed at 66 Fitzwilliam Lane, Dublin D02 HP38, and Italy at 63-65 Northumberland Road, Dublin 4, D04 VA89. Check the route confirmation for the relevant address before travelling.
Route selection matters as much as the Dublin address. Spain is recorded with BLS International, the Netherlands and Portugal with VFS Global, France with the French Embassy Visa Office, and Italy with the Embassy of Italy. The records lead to official booking pages or systems, but listing alone does not show that a suitable appointment is available. Confirm the chosen route before travelling from Swords on the selected date.
From Swords' centre, the BLS Spain estimate is 8.3 miles and 17 minutes. VFS Global is shown at 9.8 miles and 21 minutes, followed by the French Embassy Visa Office at 11.3 miles and 22 minutes. The Embassy of Italy is listed at 11.6 miles and 23 minutes. These are estimated driving figures from Swords, so they should inform planning rather than set a guaranteed arrival time.
The shortest listed journey is to BLS Spain, but the correct destination route may lead elsewhere in Dublin. Use the address attached to the chosen provider and check its confirmation before departure. The supplied estimates are calculated from Swords' centre, and live traffic, road closures or a different starting point can change the journey. Allow time for the estimate shown, then confirm current provider instructions for the appointment day.
Before travelling, identify the destination, provider and Dublin address shown in your appointment confirmation. The nearest centre by distance is BLS Spain, but Netherlands, Portugal, France and Italy use other listed locations. A short journey estimate is useful only when it matches the correct route.
Keep the appointment confirmation with the documents required for your visa category and destination. BLS and VFS guidance refers to both items, while the French and Italian offices direct applicants to official appointment systems. Use the provider guidance as your final checklist.
Swords' listed times run from 17 to 23 minutes, but they are estimates from Swords' centre. Traffic, road closures and your starting point can affect the journey. Check conditions before leaving and plan around the confirmed appointment, rather than relying on the shortest figure.
Swords' listed times run from 17 to 23 minutes, but they are estimates from Swords' centre. Traffic, road closures and your starting point can affect the journey. Check conditions before leaving and plan around the confirmed appointment, rather than relying on the shortest figure.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.