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Schengen visa price 2026: what it really costs, step by step.

The Schengen visa price just went up. The European Commission raised the standard fee from €80 to €90 effective 11 June 2026 — and that's before service centre charges and mandatory insurance. Here's the full, current cost and the exact process, for all 29 Schengen countries.

The Schengen visa price: €90, as of June 2026

The Schengen visa price is set centrally by the European Commission and applies uniformly across every Schengen consulate — it's the same whether you're applying for France, Italy, or Switzerland.

📢 Confirmed fee increase, effective 11 June 2026

The European Commission raised the standard adult Schengen visa fee from €80 to €90 — a 12.5% increase — effective 11 June 2026, applying equally across all 29 Schengen member and associated states. If you submitted your application before that date, you'd have paid the old €80 rate; any application from 11 June 2026 onward is charged €90.

ApplicantFee (from 11 June 2026)
Adults€90
Children aged 6–12€45
Children under 6Free

This fee applies to the standard short-stay Type C visa, for trips under 90 days — the visa type almost all Indian tourists, family visitors, and business travellers apply for. The fee is non-refundable, whether your visa is approved, refused, or withdrawn.

Total cost: fee + service charges + insurance

The €90 government fee is only part of what you'll actually spend. Most Schengen countries process Indian applications through a visa application centre — VFS Global, BLS International, or TLScontact — and these centres charge their own separate service fee on top.

  • Government visa fee: €90 (fixed, same for every Schengen country)
  • VAC service charge: varies by country and centre, typically adding a meaningful amount in INR on top of the euro fee
  • Mandatory travel insurance: minimum €30,000 medical coverage, valid across the entire Schengen Area for your full trip
  • Optional extras: courier return of passport, SMS updates, premium lounge access — all optional, all add to your total

Realistic all-in budget: once the visa fee, VAC service charge, and mandatory insurance are added together, most applicants report a total landing somewhere between €150 and €250 per adult — converted to INR at whatever rate your visa centre applies on the day.

The application process, step by step

1

Choose your visa centre & book an appointment

Based on your main destination country (see below), book through that country's official VAC (VFS/BLS/TLS).

2

Prepare your documents

Passport, photos, travel itinerary, proof of funds, accommodation booking, and your Schengen-compliant travel insurance.

3

Pay the €90 fee + service charge

Paid at the visa centre in local currency, converted at their rate, or in some cases pre-paid online during booking.

4

Attend your appointment

Biometrics (fingerprints and photo) are captured if you haven't provided them for a Schengen visa in the last 5 years.

5

Track & collect

Processing typically takes a matter of weeks depending on the consulate and season — we track your application and keep you updated.

Which embassy do you apply to?

You apply to the consulate of your main destination — the country where you'll spend the most time. If your time is split evenly across multiple countries, you apply through the embassy of your first point of entry into the Schengen Area. Getting this wrong is a common, avoidable reason for delays.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current Schengen visa price? +

€90 for adults, effective from 11 June 2026 (up from €80). Children aged 6-12 pay €45; children under 6 apply free.

Is the Schengen visa fee refundable if I'm refused? +

No. The fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome, including refusal or withdrawal.

Why did the Schengen visa price increase in 2026? +

The European Commission approved a fee adjustment under the EU Visa Code, raising the standard fee from €80 to €90 across all 29 Schengen states, effective 11 June 2026.

Does one Schengen visa cover all 29 countries? +

Yes — a single Schengen visa lets you travel across all 29 member countries, with your total stay capped at 90 days within any rolling 180-day period.

Is travel insurance included in the visa fee? +

No. Travel insurance with a minimum of €30,000 medical coverage is a separate, mandatory requirement you must arrange yourself before applying.

Sources

  • European Commission — Visa Code fee adjustment, effective 11 June 2026 (fee increase from €80 to €90)
  • Cross-verified across multiple Schengen visa information services reporting the same effective date and figures
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