TLScontact Manchester Visa Application Centre
1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BEThe centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
From Burton upon Trent, the nearest listed centre by estimated driving distance is TLScontact Manchester at 74.7 miles, with a 102-minute estimate.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Burton upon Trent and follow a road route where available.
The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.
Attend only with the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category.
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.
From Burton upon Trent, the nearest listed centre by estimated driving distance is TLScontact Manchester at 74.7 miles, with a 102-minute estimate. Manchester also has supported VFS Global and BLS International centres for routes to Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. A London BLS Spain route is listed as an alternative. Availability changes, so check the chosen provider's current instructions before booking and arranging the journey.
The nearest listed centre by distance for Burton upon Trent is TLScontact Manchester, 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE. Its supplied estimate is 74.7 miles and 102 minutes. VFS Global Manchester, at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH, is listed at 75.5 miles and 101 minutes. BLS Spain Manchester, Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF, is listed at 76.6 miles and 103 minutes.
Manchester supports the France route through TLScontact, Spain through BLS International, and Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal through VFS Global. The supplied list also includes BLS Spain in London at 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG, with an estimated 134.4 miles and 168 minutes from Burton upon Trent. Before selecting a centre, check the destination's guidance and provider instructions for the appropriate application location for your circumstances.
The Manchester figures range from 74.7 to 76.6 miles and 101 to 103 minutes, depending on the centre. They are driving estimates calculated from the centre of Burton upon Trent, rather than a guaranteed journey time. Live traffic, road closures and your own starting point may change the result. Allow enough time for the appointment on the day, using the figures only as a planning guide.
The London alternative is listed at 134.4 miles and 168 minutes, so it requires a different travel plan from the Manchester centres. For Spain, check whether the selected BLS location matches your booking. For the London BLS centre, the supplied guidance says to attend with the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category. Check the current provider page before setting off for the selected appointment date.
Confirm the provider name as well as the city. TLScontact Manchester is at 1 Portland Street, VFS Global Manchester at 50 Devonshire Street North, and BLS Spain Manchester at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford. Use the address on your appointment confirmation.
The nearest estimate is 74.7 miles and 102 minutes, but VFS Global is listed at 101 minutes despite its slightly greater 75.5-mile estimate. Treat both figures as estimates and allow for traffic, closures and the journey from your actual starting point.
For Spain in Manchester, check the current BLS submission time and courier requirements. For the London BLS centre, bring the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category. For France, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, follow the relevant provider page.
Before travelling, check that the destination, city and provider on your confirmation match the route you selected. Burton upon Trent has Manchester options for several destinations and a separate London option for Spain, so the city matters.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.