Travellers to Schengen States will soon face increased fees. The European Commission has announced a 12% increase in the cost of short-stay Schengen visas (visa type C), effective worldwide on June 11, 2024. The new fee for adults will be 90 euros, up from 80 euros, while the fee for children aged 6 to 12 years will rise from 40 euros to 45 euros. Children under six will still receive their visas for free.
A Schengen visa is a permit for non-EU nationals to visit a country in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This visa allows travel to any Schengen State during the visa's validity.
However, it does not permit stays longer than 90 days, nor does it allow for employment or business activities.
Areas included in the Schengen visa:
The Schengen visa includes 26 countries with no internal border controls: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. These countries follow a unified short-stay visa policy.
Schengen visas are available in three types:
Single-entry visa: permits one entry into the Schengen area.
Multiple-entry visa: allows multiple entries for the duration of the visa's validity.
Airport transit visa: permits travel through the international transit area of an airport in the Schengen area without entering the country.
Certain non-EU citizens must have a short-stay visa to travel to the Schengen area. Some must also obtain an airport transit visa to connect through Schengen airports.
Visa applications should be submitted to the consulate of the intended primary destination. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, apply at the consulate of the country where the longest stay is planned. For stays of equal length in several countries, apply at the consulate of the first country to be visited.
Applications must be lodged at least 15 days before the planned trip and no more than six months in advance. The standard processing time for a visa application is 15 days, but it can extend to 45 days if additional examination or documentation is needed.
A Schengen visa is a permit for non-EU nationals to visit a country in the Schengen area for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This visa allows travel to any Schengen State during the visa's validity.
However, it does not permit stays longer than 90 days, nor does it allow for employment or business activities.
Areas included in the Schengen visa:
The Schengen visa includes 26 countries with no internal border controls: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. These countries follow a unified short-stay visa policy.
Schengen visas are available in three types:
Single-entry visa: permits one entry into the Schengen area.
Multiple-entry visa: allows multiple entries for the duration of the visa's validity.
Airport transit visa: permits travel through the international transit area of an airport in the Schengen area without entering the country.
Certain non-EU citizens must have a short-stay visa to travel to the Schengen area. Some must also obtain an airport transit visa to connect through Schengen airports.
Visa applications should be submitted to the consulate of the intended primary destination. If visiting multiple Schengen countries, apply at the consulate of the country where the longest stay is planned. For stays of equal length in several countries, apply at the consulate of the first country to be visited.
Applications must be lodged at least 15 days before the planned trip and no more than six months in advance. The standard processing time for a visa application is 15 days, but it can extend to 45 days if additional examination or documentation is needed.
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