The Schengen Visa Fee Has Increased! The Schengen visa fee was raised effective February 2, 2020. As of that date, the Schengen visa fee was set at 80 euros. Member states of the European Union approved the increase in the Schengen visa fee in recent weeks. As a result of changes to visa regulations, the fee was raised by 20 euros. The 20-euro increase took effect on February 2, 2020, and has been applied to Schengen visas since that date.
2020 Schengen Visa Fees
How Much Is the 2020 Schengen Visa Fee? Under the new visa rules, the Schengen application fee was increased from 60 euros to 80 euros, effective February 2, 2020. From that date forward, all Schengen visa applications require payment of an 80-euro fee. Applicants must submit the visa fee in full when applying. Fees for visa applications are collected in euros on behalf of the consular representations handling the applications.
Which Documents Are Required for a Schengen Visa Application?
What documents are needed when applying for a Schengen visa? Some documents are routinely requested for Schengen applications, though specific requirements can vary slightly depending on the country where you apply.
The documents typically required for a Schengen visa application include the following:
- Passport
- Copy of national ID
- Completed application form
- Travel health insurance
- Biometric photograph
- Visa fee
- Proof of financial means
- Employment certificate if you are employed
- Travel reservations (flight and/or accommodation bookings)
Which Countries Require a Schengen Visa?
Which countries require a Schengen visa? The countries that are part of the Schengen Area and for which a Schengen visa is required are listed below.
- Germany
- Italy
- Austria
- Hungary
- Liechtenstein
- Iceland
- Latvia
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Belgium
- Estonia
- Finland
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- France
- Greece
- Norway
- Switzerland