The facility however is expected to be delegated to a private Company and official partner of the Embassy of Spain called BLS International, located in Manjai.
The Point also gathered that BLS is headquartered in New Delhi, India, “a specialist service provider of Outsourcing of Visas, Passports, Consular, Attestation and Apostille Services to the Diplomatic Missions across the World”.
It is anticipated to accept around 100 applicants monthly.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad also confirmed that the Consulate of Spain in Dakar, Senegal has established a Visa Collection Center in The Gambia for Schengen Visa Applicants (Tourist).
“This will enable Gambians applying for Schengen Visitor’s Visa to do their applications in Banjul instead of travelling to Dakar, Senegal.”
“The Service would be offered through a company called BLS International located in Manjai and every month, BLS would accept 100 appointments through their website: https://.senegal.blsspainvisa.com”
“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad on behalf of the Government of The Gambia seizes this opportunity to thank the Government of the Kingdom of Spain especially, the Spanish Missions in Dakar and Banjul for the support and cooperation at the same time wish the Kingdom a Happy National Day in advance.”
BLS International which is described as a “trusted partner with the Diplomatic Missions for administrative and non-judgmental tasks” is currently serving the Diplomatic Missions in 22 countries via 101 offices.
