The Schengen Visa, granting visa-free travel to over 29 European countries, is now more costly. As of 11 June 2024, applicants will face increased fees for this travel document.
Fees rose by 12 percent. The price hike is attributed to inflation in Member States.
Adults: €80 to €90
Children: €40 to €45
A Schengen visa is required for non-EU citizens who do not benefit from the EU/Schengen Area’s 90-day rule. This includes travellers from South Africa, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and China. The visa allows for tourism or family visits but not work in the 28 European countries. You can stay for up to 90 days within a six-month period.
Travellers from countries like the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia do not need a Schengen visa for short visits, thanks to their entitlement to 90 days of visa-free travel in any 180-day period. Longer stays or work visits require different visas from the destination country.
