Visa appointment finder near Salford

Find an earlier visa appointment from Salford

Applicants in Salford can use the Cancellation Finder to follow supported visa routes linked to Manchester and, for Spain, London.

Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026

6 supported routesLinked to supported centres
4 centres comparedUsing current provider details
Journey distance estimatesRoad routes where available
Journey planning

Supported visa application centres for Salford

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

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BLS International

BLS Spain Visa Application Centre, Manchester

Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF

Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.

1.7 milesAbout 6 minutes by roadOfficial centre page
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TLScontact

TLScontact Manchester Visa Application Centre

1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE

The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.

3.9 milesAbout 11 minutes by roadOfficial centre page
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VFS Global

VFS Global Manchester Visa Application Centre

50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH

Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.

4.3 milesAbout 11 minutes by roadOfficial centre page
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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.

206.8 milesAbout 245 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.

Applicants in Salford can use the Cancellation Finder to follow supported visa routes linked to Manchester and, for Spain, London. The closest listed centre is the BLS Spain Visa Application Centre at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF, shown as 1.7 miles and 6 minutes away by estimated driving distance and time. Availability changes, so confirm the current provider instructions before booking or travelling.

Supported visa routes and centres near Salford

Salford's route list includes Manchester routes for Spain through BLS International, France through TLScontact, and Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal through VFS Global. A further Spain route is listed from London through BLS International. The supplied route entries each show a base price of £24.99 and a duration of 30 days. Check the relevant official booking page and destination guidance for the route you choose for your application.

The nearby supported entries are spread across three providers. TLScontact is at 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, while VFS Global is at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH. BLS International's Manchester entry is in Salford at the Chapel Street address above. These centre entries are the supported options in this guide, not a claim that the catalogue covers every provider centre for applicants considering these listed destination routes.

Driving estimates and appointment-day planning from Salford

From the centre of Salford, the supplied estimates put the BLS Spain Manchester centre at 1.7 miles and 6 minutes by driving. TLScontact Manchester is listed at 3.9 miles and 11 minutes, and VFS Global Manchester at 4.3 miles and 11 minutes. These are driving estimates calculated from the centre of Salford, and live traffic, road closures or your starting point may change the journey.

If Spain is the chosen destination, compare the nearby BLS Manchester option with the separate London entry at 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG. The London listing is 206.8 miles and 245 minutes by estimated driving from Salford. For any appointment, match the address to the provider and route, then check current submission, courier and arrival instructions on the relevant official page before setting out.

Appointment day

Plan before you leave Salford

1

Confirm the exact address

Manchester has separate TLScontact, VFS Global and BLS International entries. Read the provider name, street address and postcode on your confirmation carefully, especially where a route uses the BLS centre at Chapel Street in Salford rather than a Manchester street address.

2

Check provider instructions

The BLS Manchester guidance asks applicants to check current submission time and courier requirements. TLScontact points applicants to France appointment-specific arrival instructions, while VFS Global advises checking the destination-specific page and appointment confirmation before travelling.

3

Allow for changing conditions

The 6, 11 and 11-minute figures are estimated driving times from Salford's centre, not fixed arrival times. Leave room for live traffic, road closures and the distance between your own starting point and the named location.

4

Bring route-specific paperwork

For a BLS Spain route, bring the documents required for your visa category and your appointment confirmation. The London BLS guidance specifically mentions both, while the Manchester BLS guidance adds current submission-time and courier checks before travelling.

Questions from local applicants

Visa appointment questions near Salford

Which supported centre is nearest to Salford?
The nearest supported centre is BLS Spain Visa Application Centre, Manchester, at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF. The supplied estimate from Salford's centre is 1.7 miles and 6 minutes by driving. It is linked to the Spain route, so check BLS submission and courier guidance.
Which visa routes are listed for Salford?
Supported routes listed for Salford include Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal from Manchester, plus Spain from London. The providers are BLS International for Spain, TLScontact for France, and VFS Global for Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. The supplied entries show £24.99 and 30 days for each route.
How does the Cancellation Finder send email and SMS notifications?
The Cancellation Finder lets you follow a supported Salford route for appointment cancellations. When it identifies a relevant change on that route, it sends email and SMS notifications so you can review them. Booking remains through the official provider page, and current availability and instructions must be checked before you act.
What timing is realistic for a Salford route?
The supplied routes show a 30-day duration, but that is not a prediction of when a cancellation will appear. Availability changes and no appointment is guaranteed. For travel, the listed Manchester estimates range from 1.7 to 4.3 miles and 6 to 11 minutes from Salford's centre, while London is 206.8 miles and 245 minutes.
How should I prepare for the appointment day?
Before travelling, read the provider guidance for the destination and compare it with your appointment confirmation. BLS Spain asks applicants to check submission time and courier requirements; TLScontact points to France arrival instructions; VFS Global guidance calls for checking the destination-specific page. Bring the documents required for your visa category.
Is MyVisaPing independent from the visa providers?
MyVisaPing is an independent service, separate from BLS International, TLScontact, VFS Global and government visa authorities. The Cancellation Finder sends email and SMS notifications for supported route cancellations, but the official provider page remains the place to review current availability, instructions and appointment booking. MyVisaPing does not decide the visa application.
Research sources and checking date

This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.

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