Starting June 11, the European Commission will implement a 12 percent increase in short-stay Schengen visa fees, impacting travelers worldwide. The fee adjustment is intended to address rising costs associated with visa processing and maintaining the security of the Schengen area.
According to a statement from the Slovenian government, the new fee structure will see adult applicants paying Euro 90 (Dh359), up from the current Euro 80 (Dh319). For children aged 6 to below 12 years, the fee will rise from Euro 40 (Dh159) to Euro 45 (Dh179). These changes will be applicable to all visa applications submitted globally.
The Schengen visa allows travel across 27 European countries, including popular destinations such as France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. The European Commission cited inflation and the need to cover administrative expenses, including background checks and data processing, as reasons for the fee increase.
Special rates apply for applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus, who will pay Euro 35 (Dh139.50), and for those from Cabo Verde, who will pay Euro 60 (Dh239.15).
This marks the first fee adjustment since February 2020, when the cost for an adult visa was raised from Euro 60 (Dh239) to Euro 80 (Dh319).
