Who pays nothing (or less) for a Schengen visa
Children, EU family members under Directive 2004/38/EC, students and researchers can be exempt from the visa fee. See which exemptions each EU country records.
| Country | Reduced / free | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (free); VFS UK service fee (€30) |
| Belgium | 2 free, 3 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Facilitation-agreement nationals (€35); Family member of an EU citizen (free); TLScontact service fee (€39) |
| Bulgaria | 5 free, 0 reduced | Child 6–11 (free); Child under 6 (free); Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free) |
| Croatia | 2 free, 0 reduced | British citizen tourist (free); Child under 6 (free) |
| Cyprus | 2 free, 1 reduced | Child under 6 (free); Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (free); VFS service fee (€25) |
| Czechia | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); VFS UK service fee (€27); Premium lounge / SMS / prime time (free) |
| Denmark | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); EU/EEA/Swiss family member (free); VFS UK service fee (€25) |
| Estonia | 4 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free) |
| Finland | 4 free, 2 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free); Application centre service fee (€35) |
| France | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); TLScontact service fee (€40) |
| Germany | 2 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free) |
| Greece | 4 free, 2 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free); Application centre service fee (€37) |
| Hungary | 2 free, 3 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); EU/EEA/Swiss family member (free); VFS UK service fee (€30); Optional premium services (€20) |
| Ireland | 1 free, 1 reduced | Family member of an EU citizen (free); VFS service fee (€25) |
| Italy | 2 free, 3 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); VFS service fee (€35); Prime Time appointment (€80) |
| Latvia | 4 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free) |
| Lithuania | 4 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free) |
| Luxembourg | 4 free, 2 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free); Application centre service fee (€35) |
| Malta | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (free); VFS service fee (€27) |
| Netherlands | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); VFS service fee (€32) |
| Poland | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); Visa centre service fee (outside the UK) (€30) |
| Portugal | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); EU/EEA/Swiss family member (Directive 2004/38/EC) (free); VFS UK service fee (€33) |
| Romania | 4 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–12 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free) |
| Slovakia | 3 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (free) |
| Slovenia | 4 free, 1 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); School pupils, students and accompanying teachers (study trip) (free); Researchers travelling for scientific research (free) |
| Spain | 2 free, 4 reduced | Child 6–11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); Family member of EU/EEA/CH citizen (free); BLS service fee (€17); Next-day courier passport return (€34); SMS / email tracking (€2) |
| Sweden | 2 free, 2 reduced | Child 6-11 (€45); Child under 6 (free); VFS UK service fee (€27); Premium lounge / prime time (free) |
Figures are the consular amounts and typical decision times recorded on our country pages. Visa application centres (VFS Global, BLS, TLScontact, Capago and others) add their own service fee, and courier, photo or insurance costs are extra.
Frequently asked questions
- Who does not pay a Schengen visa fee?
- Children under six are exempt everywhere, and family members of EU/EEA/Swiss citizens exercising free-movement rights are exempt under Directive 2004/38/EC. Children aged six to eleven pay a reduced fee, and researchers, students on study trips and some school pupils are also commonly exempt. Application-centre service fees are usually still payable.
- Do these figures include application-centre service fees?
- No. The amounts shown are the consular fees set by each country. VFS Global, BLS International, TLScontact, Capago and similar partners charge their own service fee, and courier, SMS, photo and insurance add-ons are extra.
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