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Visa agency, VFS Global has said that Schengen destinations are particularly popular with South African travellers. Photo: canva

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How much does it cost to apply for a Schengen Visa?

Want to start your application for a Schengen Visa before you travel? Here’s how much application fees will set you back…

09-11-23 18:29
Schengen Visa destinations
Visa agency, VFS Global has said that Schengen destinations are particularly popular with South African travellers. Photo: canva

South African travellers wanting to travel to European countries like Greece, Italy and Germany will have to first apply for a Schengen Visa. This application can be a lengthy one and requires several documents to be filled in and supplied, along with a fee that needs to be paid.

If you’re wondering how much application fees are for South Africans, here’s what you need to know before you set out applying…

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HOW MUCH FOR A SCHENGEN VISA?

According to Schengenvisa.info, all visitors wishing to visit a Schengen area in Europe will need to pay a non-refundable administration fee when applying for their visa, in order for their visa application to be processed.

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This fee for South African citizens is €80 (equivalent to around R1 613.47) per adult.

Children between the ages of six and twelve pay a reduced fee of €40 (about R806.74) per child. Children under the age of six are 100% exempt from these application fee.

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South African citizens will have to pay the fee in South African rands when submitting the Schengen visa application at the embassy/consulate of the Schengen country for which they’re applying to visit within South Africa.

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They will have to pay the above fees whenever they apply for a short-term visa to any of the following European/Schengen countries:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Croatia
  • 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

It’s also worth noting that these visa fee are non-refundable, whether you receive approval of the visa or not.

For more information, check here.