Are you an administrative agency or a law firm?

No. Landesp coordinates your relocation process, and our partner lawyers handle the legal work when your case requires it. Procedures and documents are checked against official sources.

How much does it cost?

The Student Pack has a fixed price of €300 per person. Essential depends on your procedure and headcount: you define your case in two minutes, see the price and scope in writing, and only then decide whether to pay. No hidden costs or later charges.

I'm already in Spain. Can you help me?

Yes. Registration, bank account, digital certificate or utilities if you have just arrived; and family reunification if you have been here for a while. We handle it with you.

Can you guarantee an appointment for my procedure?

No one can honestly guarantee an appointment at a public office, whether immigration, the police, the town hall or the consulate: availability depends on each administration. What we do guarantee is our part: the file ready, official channels monitored and the request filed the moment a slot opens.

How long does the process take?

We recommend starting 8 to 12 weeks before arrival. Some procedures can be prepared from your home country; others are only possible in Spain. With early planning, many clients are operational within 15 to 30 days of arrival.

What are the 7 biggest mistakes people make when moving to Spain?

1) Paying rental deposits without verifying property ownership or reviewing lease terms; 2) Misunderstanding immigration rules (arriving as a tourist for procedures requiring a prior consular visa); 3) Delaying mandatory local municipal registration (empadronamiento); 4) Overlooking tax residency rules (such as the 183-day rule or Beckham Law deadlines); 5) Purchasing health insurance with co-payments rejected by immigration; 6) Arriving without police certificates or degrees properly apostilled and sworn-translated; and 7) Postponing TIE appointments and bank account opening without organized proof of funds.

Can you move and live in Spain?

Yes, absolutely. Spain offers well-established legal residency pathways: the Digital Nomad Visa (for remote employees and international freelancers under the Startup Act), the Student Visa (which permits working up to 30 hours per week), the Non-Lucrative Visa (for individuals with sufficient savings or passive income), highly qualified professional visas, investor visas, and residency through arraigo. The key is organizing your documentation and choosing the right legal route before travelling.

What are the do's and don'ts in Spain?

Do's: register your address (empadronamiento) immediately upon signing your lease; apply for your TIE residence card within 30 days of arrival; seek professional tax advice before your first 183 days; and verify property records before sending any money. Don'ts: never transfer rent deposits without lease verification and land registry check; do not exhaust your 90-day Schengen stay without a valid legal pathway; and do not purchase cheap insurance with co-payments.

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New BLS Spain office in Bogota: Location, costs, and essential advice

Everything about the relocation to Carrera 20B #77-05, counter cash requirements, and how to avoid unneeded service fees on your appointment day.

Skyscrapers of downtown Bogotá among greenery, under a blue sky with clouds

Arriving at the old office on Carrera 13 only to find closed shutters is a common setback. Since April 29, 2026, the BLS International Spain Visa Application Centre in Bogota operates at a new location: Carrera 20B #77-05, Local 02.

The new facility maintains the same operating procedures: reviews frequently highlight surprise add-on fees, mandatory cash payments, and restrictions on storing suitcases or mobile phones upon entry.

Exact address and operating hours

The center is situated in the Los Heroes / El Lago area, near TransMilenio stations Calle 76 and Heroes. In-person visa application drop-off runs Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm, while passport collection is restricted to 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Luggage policy and electronic device storage

Building security prohibits entry with rolling suitcases, oversized backpacks, or large packages. If you are arriving from cities like Medellin, Cali, or Barranquilla, store your bags at an external locker before heading to the office.

Surrounding businesses charge between 5,000 and 10,000 COP to hold bags or turned-off phones. Travel light and bring your documents in a clean transparent plastic folder to ensure immediate access.

Cash requirements and fee transparency

Although national student visas carry zero consular fees for Colombian citizens, BLS charges a mandatory outsourcing service fee approved by the Spanish government. Additional counter services are frequently offered at an extra charge.

Always bring exact cash in smaller bill denominations. Payment card terminals often experience connectivity issues, and counters rarely hold change for large bills.

Keep readingSpain student visa from Colombia: Requirements, IPREM funds, and real timelines

Optional services: What is worthwhile and what to skip

Prime Time or Premium Lounge slotsThese carry a substantial surcharge (330,000 to 420,000 COP). They only make sense if you require non-standard appointment hours or if standard slots are exhausted.
Form-filling counter assistanceCosts approximately 120,000 COP. You can bypass this completely by downloading and typing your official form on your computer beforehand.
Courier passport returnHelpful if you reside outside Bogota, but make sure your street address and postal details are registered without errors to prevent routing delays.

Two ways to approach your visa appointment

UnpreparedArriving with uncertaintiesRisking document rejection for missing photocopies, paying emergency desk fees, and losing your scheduled slot due to minor delays.
UnpreparedPurchasing expensive VIP bundlesBuying lounge upgrades under the assumption that they speed up consular resolution, when legal evaluation times remain identical.
With LANDESPPre-audited paperwork with attorneysReviewing every document beforehand with Spanish lawyers, arriving with a structured checklist, and coordinating your arrival in Spain.

Sources: Official notice of premises relocation by the Consulate General of Spain in Bogota (April 2026); Authorized outsourcing fees of the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Avoid costly missteps in your visa application

Submitting an impeccable application folder in Bogota is the surest way to prevent consular delays that could derail your academic semester or employment start date.

At LANDESP, we guide you before your appointment in Colombia and meet you in Spain to handle your municipal registration and TIE identity card.