Current Fees
Stay on top of Schengen Area visa fees, VFS appointment timing and country-specific paperwork before submitting your short-stay or long-stay application.
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Apply as soon as appointment calendars open—usually six months before travel. Biometrics captured within the last 59 months can speed up future applications. Airlines are strictly enforcing proof of onward travel and hotel reservations, so keep printed confirmations for border checks.