Cost of a Schengen Visa
The cost of a Schengen visa varies depending on the type of visa and personal circumstances. The fee is due upon application and is non-refundable.
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Overview of Fees
In principle, you pay the visa fee at the responsible embassy or consulate at the time of your application – either in cash, by EC card or by credit card.
All persons over the age of 12 who have no other entitlement to a reduction or exemption
Children between 6 and 12 years
Nationals from:
- Azerbaijan
- Romania
- Russia
Citizens of the following countries who continue to be subject to the visa requirement due to a non-biometric passport:
- Albania
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Georgien
- Mazedonien
- Georgia
- Macedonia
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- Serbia
- Ukraine
Pupils, students, graduate students, accompanying teachers for study or educational purposes
Researchers from third countries for research purposes
Representatives of non-profit organizations up to the age of 25 for attending seminars, conferences, sports, cultural or educational events of this organization
Spouses, registered same-sex partners and underage, single children of a Schengen citizen; Parents of Schengen citizen minors and family members of EU / EEA nationals, provided that these enjoy free movement
Visits to relatives for nationals from:
Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan
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