Dear Applicants,
As per the instructions received from the Embassy/Consulate It is mandatory for applicants to upload ICAO compliant photograph along with the requisite documents. “Click here” to view the guidelines for uploading ICAO-compliant photograph. “Click here” to view the guidelines for uploading documents. In case of further assistance, applicants are advised to contact BLS Helpline for submission of their application.
Passport renewal without NIE card or valid visa
Additional instructions for applicants residing in Consular Jurisdiction of Barcelona for passport renewal without NIE card or valid visa
If you are residing in Consular Jurisdiction of Barcelona, please do not visit the BLS Centre directly. Instead, follow these steps:
Email your documents to cons.barcelona@mea.gov.in for prior approval.
Attach the following documents with your email:
- Copy of your passport
- Historical “empadronamiento” (historical padrón) showing your complete residence period in Consular Jurisdiction of Barcelona
- If your passport is expired, include empadronamiento for a minimum of 1 year
- If your passport is lost or damaged, include empadronamiento for a minimum of 2 years (it must cover the complete period of stay)
- In case of loss of passport, also attach a police report (with passport number, name, and place/date of loss) and its English translation
Important:
You must first send your request by email and wait for approval before booking an appointment.
There is no fixed time limit for approval. Once approval is received, you may book an appointment and then submit your application at the designated centre.
Attention!
Ministry of External Affairs, Govt of India is planning to migrate from Global Passport Seva Version 1.0 to the Global Passport Seva Version 2.0.
In this regard, it is hereby advised that with effect from 1st September 2025, all passport applicants must:
1. Upload an ICAO-compliant photograph (mandatory), Or Share soft copy of ICAO compliant photograph with mission/OSP (mandatory) (Guidelines for ICAO Compliant Photographs for Passport Applications)
2. Upload a scanned copy of their signature, and
3. Upload all other relevant documents on their own.
The date of migration to the new portal will be on 3rd September 2025.”
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants residing in Barcelona, the Catalunya region, the Balearic Islands (including Palma de Mallorca), are required to submit their applications to the Consulate of Barcelona through the BLS Center in Barcelona.
It is obligatory for applicants to provide correct contact details and email addresses with their applications.
