Whether you’re going for business or to explore the wonderful European countries, the first thing which could pop up in your mind is Schengen Visa fee and the process of application.

Schengen Area is an amalgamation of 26 European countries which allow you to travel between them freely and without any restriction. The process of applying for this visa has been made extremely easy and smooth. In addition, you get a complete visa fee as cashback in your account which you can use to book flights and hotels.

What Should I Know about Schengen Visa?

Schengen Visa is a sticker on your passport which allows you access to either specific countries of Schengen or all countries, depending on what you requested for and what you’ve been provided. This sticker contains all details regarding your travel like duration you can stay, the validity of the visa, which countries you can visit on this visa, what will be your entry port and much more.

The Schengen Visa sticker looks like this:

schengen sample visa sticker

Note: The above is just a sample and depending on what embassy or VAC you applied in, the language may be different.

What are the countries I can visit on this Visa?

The Schengen Area contains most of the countries from the European Union but few are not European. As you can see the map below, there are some countries which are part of the Schengen Agreement but not with the European Union.schengen countries map

Here’s a tabular list for all 26 countries which you’re allowed to visit on Schengen visa:

Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland
France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Italy
Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands
Norway Poland Portugal Slovakia Slovenia Spain
Sweden Switzerland

To know more you can visit Schengen Countries.

How to Apply for Schengen Visa?

The Schengen Visa fee and process for all 26 Schengen states are the same. However, the requirements like documentation may vary depending on the type of visa applied for and your nationality. Also, you should keep in mind that since the visa is European, the fee is taken in Euros and the fee in your local currency may differ as per conversion rates on the day of application.

The process is extremely difficult to follow and you may end up getting your visa rejected if proper procedure is not followed. That’s why we recommend going through an expert agency like Blinkvisa.

Blinkvisa not only assists you with the whole process but also provides you entire visa fee as cashback to you, so you can use the cashback for other purposes like booking your flight and hotels.

how schengen visa process works

 

How much is Schengen Visa Fee?

As per the Schengen Agreement, there is a uniform fee of 80 Euros for adults and 40 Euros for children. However when you apply for a visa, depending on your nationality or where you’re applying from.

Euro (€) INR (₹) Blinkvisa Charges (₹) GST @ 18% (₹)
Total (₹)
Adult € 80 6500 1000 180 7680
Children (6-12) € 40 3300 1000 180 4480
Child (Below 6) Free Free 1000 180 1180

 

The prices may vary according to local currency. To get the accurate currency, please visit the page of the country you’re applying to.

Important Note

Sometimes people try to book a visa by themselves and end up getting their visa rejected because they applied to wrong VAC or Embassy. To choose the correct embassy, you will have to meet certain criteria.

In which embassy should I apply for my Schengen Visa?

You can apply for a particular country’s embassy only if you meet these criteria:

  1. If you wish to visit only that particular Schengen country and no other country.
  2. You are visiting multiple Schengen countries but the majority of the time will be spent in that particular country.
  3. You are visiting multiple countries and spending an equal amount of time in each country, but your point of entry into the Schengen Area will be this particular country.

Frequently Asked Questions about Schengen Visa (FAQs)

1. Can I apply for a visa from the country where I am not a resident?

Yes, provided you give a valid reason on why you’re doing so.

2. How long does the visa procedure take?

At least 15 working days are required but we recommend 30 days, just to be on the safe side.

3. What documents do I need for the application of visa?

Please read Documents Required.

4. What if my visa gets rejected? Will my fees be refunded?

If your visa gets rejected for any reason, you may appeal against rejection if you believe everything was correct. In any case, visa fees is non-refundable.

5. Does Schengen visa 90/180 rule clock get reset every year?

No, Schengen 90/180 rule doesn’t reset any given date in the year. Although it does reset when a visa status is changed; like from student visa to regular visa.