Sheffield applicants have a choice of listed centres in Manchester, with a further BLS Spain option in London. The nearest listed centre is VFS Global Manchester, followed by TLScontact and BLS International in Manchester. Destination and provider are linked, so the correct address depends on the route you choose. This guide brings together the Manchester and London addresses, estimated driving figures, route choices, practical appointment preparation, and the way MyVisaPing's Cancellation Finder sends email updates for matching availability.
Centre and route research checked 1 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Sheffield and follow a road route where available.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
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.
VFS Global Manchester Visa Application Centre is the nearest listed option from Sheffield. Its address is 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH, and the supplied estimate from Sheffield's centre is 36.4 miles and 66 minutes. The listed routes are Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. TLScontact Manchester follows at 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, estimated at 37.7 miles and 70 minutes for France and Germany. The centre is described as close to Piccadilly Gardens, and its guidance says to check the provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
BLS Spain Visa Application Centre, Manchester, is at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF. It is listed at 38.7 miles and 75 minutes from Sheffield's centre for Spain. A London alternative for Spain is BLS at 20 St Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AG, estimated at 162.3 miles and 206 minutes. The supplied route listings show GBP 24.99 for 30 days. Check current submission, document and courier instructions before committing to either journey. Keep the appointment confirmation accessible.
Manchester is the nearer application city in every Sheffield listing supplied. The driving estimates are 36.4 miles and 66 minutes to VFS, 37.7 miles and 70 minutes to TLScontact, and 38.7 miles and 75 minutes to BLS Spain, measured from Sheffield's centre. London BLS is estimated at 162.3 miles and 206 minutes. These figures can change with live traffic, road closures and your exact starting point, so treat them as planning estimates rather than fixed travel times for appointment planning.
Choose the address from the provider named on your booking route. Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal point to VFS at 50 Devonshire Street North. France and Germany point to TLScontact at 1 Portland Street, while Spain from Manchester points to BLS in Salford. The Spain London route uses 20 St Andrew Street, London. Provider guidance differs: TLScontact mentions appointment-specific arrival instructions, and BLS Manchester asks applicants to check submission time and courier requirements. Review the applicable page before setting off.
Manchester has three listed application centres, so a destination alone does not identify the address. Match your route to the provider: VFS for Italy, the Netherlands or Portugal, TLScontact for France or Germany, and BLS International for Spain. Check the full street address and postcode on your confirmation before leaving Sheffield.
TLScontact Manchester is close to Piccadilly Gardens, but its guidance still asks applicants to check the provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions. Use the current information for your booking rather than assuming that the general location is sufficient. Keep the confirmation available while planning the journey.
For a Spain appointment at BLS Manchester, review the current submission time and courier requirements before travel. If your route is Spain from London, check the documents and appointment confirmation required for your visa category. The two BLS addresses are different, so do not use the Manchester details for a London booking.
Use 36.4, 37.7 and 38.7 miles, or 66, 70 and 75 minutes, as Sheffield driving estimates for Manchester. Live traffic, road closures and your starting point can alter the trip. Add your own margin and confirm the destination city before relying on the journey plan.
This guide was researched on 1 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.