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Portugal Visa Appointments from Finchley: London Route

For a Portugal tourist visa appointment from Finchley, the officially listed centre for the London route is the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre, 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT.

Centre and route research checked 2 October 2026

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Journey distance estimatesRoad routes where available
Journey planning

Supported visa application centres for Finchley

Distances start from the centre of Finchley and follow a road route where available.

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BLS International

BLS Spain Visa Application Centre, London

20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG

Attend only with the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category.

8.6 milesAbout 32 minutes by roadOfficial centre page
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VFS Global

VFS Global London Visa Application Centre

66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT

VFS addresses can vary by destination. This centre is linked only to the routes listed on this page.

8.8 milesAbout 33 minutes by roadOfficial centre page
3
VFS Global

VFS Global Italy Visa Application Centre, London

8-20 Pocock Street, London SE1 0BW

Check the Italy appointment confirmation before travelling because provider instructions can change.

9.5 milesAbout 35 minutes by roadOfficial centre page
4
TLScontact

TLScontact London Visa Application Centre

18 Ryeland Boulevard, Ram Quarter, Wandsworth, London SW18 1UN

Check the France route page and your appointment confirmation before travelling.

13.7 milesAbout 40 minutes by roadOfficial centre page

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.

For a Portugal tourist visa appointment from Finchley, the officially listed centre for the London route is the VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre, 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT.

Greater London appears on the centre’s residence list. If you legally reside there and meet the other application requirements, MyVisaPing’s London Portugal appointment finder can send matching appointment notifications.

Check that London is your route

VFS Global is the outsourced representative for the Portuguese Consulate in London. Applicants residing in areas assigned to that consulate submit at the London centre. The published London residence list includes Greater London. Eligibility depends on residence and consular jurisdiction, not simply on being near London.

Portugal must be responsible for your Schengen trip. It is usually the sole destination or the main destination by length of stay or purpose. If no main destination can be identified, responsibility belongs to the country whose external border you intend to cross first. Schengen applications should be made in your country of legal residence; UK submission normally requires a valid travel document and UK residence permit.

This page covers the Tourist short-stay category for leisure, recreation or sightseeing where you arrange your own accommodation. UK short-stay C-visa holders should not assume they qualify for tourist travel: VFS says applications from them are limited to essential travel and subject to the mission’s assessment.

Be ready to act on a notification

Before searching, decide which dates you could realistically attend in London. Factor in your journey from Finchley, work or caring commitments, and whether you can gather any remaining paperwork. A date is useful only if you can attend and complete the official booking.

MyVisaPing’s search begins after confirmed payment. When it detects a matching appointment, it sends an email notification. SMS notifications are available where enabled, supported and possible, but mobile carrier delivery is not guaranteed. You can also check the official provider’s Portugal appointment booking page yourself.

Every applicant, including children and infants, must attend in person with an appointment booked online. MyVisaPing does not book on your behalf: you complete the booking personally through VFS. A notification does not reserve or hold a place, and neither notification nor booking speed is guaranteed.

Prepare documents with dates in mind

Use VFS’s Portugal application guidance to check the requirements for your category and confirm the latest instructions. For tourism, prepare the signed application form, passport and photocopies, a personal statement explaining your trip, and evidence supporting your itinerary. VFS says to present originals and submit photocopies unless an original is specifically required.

Check that your passport has at least two blank pages, was issued within the last ten years and remains valid for three months after your planned departure from the Schengen area. UK residence evidence may include a digital share code, and the stated residence validity requirement is at least one month beyond your return date.

Travel and accommodation evidence should cover the whole itinerary, including travel between Schengen countries if visiting more than one. Insurance must cover the full stay and all Schengen countries. The checklist also requests financial evidence. Some documents have freshness requirements, so review their dates again when a suitable appointment appears.

Plan for the Wilson Street visit

The London centre is at 66 Wilson Street, EC2A 2BT. Its listed submission hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 13:00. Before travelling, check the centre’s latest information and its appointment-day guidance.

A minor must attend with a parent or guardian; centre staff cannot act as the accompanying adult. The London centre lists credit or debit card payment and says cash payments are accepted only there. Reconfirm practical arrangements before your visit, particularly if you need assistance or accessible facilities.

If suitable dates are not showing

Check that you have selected the Portugal London route and that your residence and travel purpose fit. Do not switch to Manchester or Edinburgh simply because another calendar looks more convenient. Applicants assigned to the Portuguese Consulate in Manchester must submit at Manchester or Edinburgh, rather than London.

You can continue checking VFS directly or use optional notification support to reduce repeated calendar checks. If London is the correct route for you, start a MyVisaPing search for London Portugal appointments. When notified, assess the date and complete the official booking yourself.

Appointment day

Plan before you leave Finchley

Keep the BLS details together

Save the BLS Spain address exactly as listed: 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG. The centre guidance says to attend with the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category, so check those requirements before leaving Finchley.

Check VFS destination pairing

If your appointment is for Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia or Finland, the supplied centre pairing is the Wilson Street VFS location. Confirm that destination on the official page before travel, since the listing warns that VFS addresses can vary by destination.

Allow time beyond the estimate

Do not use the Finchley journey estimate as a promise of arrival. The 32-minute figure is calculated from Finchley centre, and traffic, closures or your starting point can change it. Check the appointment time and allow a buffer before setting off for the London centre.

Cross-check route and address

Keep the route, provider and centre address together in your travel notes. Finchley's supplied options include BLS International, VFS Global and TLScontact at separate addresses, while the Cancellation Finder route names the application city and destination. This simple cross-check can prevent an address mix-up.

Questions from local applicants

Visa appointment questions near Finchley

Which Portugal visa centre should I check from Finchley?
The listed London centre is VFS Portugal Visa Application Centre, 66 Wilson Street, London EC2A 2BT. Greater London appears on its residence list, but your legal residence and application must meet the relevant requirements.
Can I use Manchester if London has no dates?
Not simply because Manchester has an opening. VFS assigns applicants by consular residence area: London-assigned applicants submit in London, while those assigned to Manchester may use Manchester or Edinburgh.
Does MyVisaPing book an appointment for me?
No. MyVisaPing sends email when a matching appointment is detected. SMS may be available where enabled, supported and possible. You book personally through VFS; an alert does not hold a place.
Is there a verified appointment release time?
The official guidance referenced here does not establish a verified release timetable. Do not rely on an assumed day or hour; check VFS directly or use optional matching notifications.
What should I prepare for a tourist application?
Check VFS’s current tourist requirements and organise your signed form, passport, itinerary and accommodation evidence, insurance and financial documents. Recheck validity and document dates before submission.
Must children attend the appointment?
Yes. VFS requires children and infants to attend in person with an online appointment. A minor must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, not centre staff.
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This guide was researched on 2 October 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.

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