Schengen visa fees: the consular fee and the centre charge

InterPASS editorial · Last verification: 12 September 2026 · Application country: Türkiye

The amount you pay is not a single item. The consular fee, the mandatory application centre charge and optional extra services are calculated separately. The table below sets out the verified items for 29 countries.

Short response

The general short-stay Schengen fee is €90 for adults, at most €45 from the age of six up to the age of twelve, and €0 under six. The mandatory service charge of the centre where the application is submitted is added on top. Services such as courier, SMS, photographs, printing and the premium lounge are mostly optional and do not affect the decision.

Three separate items

The consular fee is collected on behalf of a public authority and is not refunded even if the decision is negative. The mandatory external service charge covers the acceptance and forwarding service of the application centre; it may not be refunded if you do not attend or if you select the wrong category. Optional services are comfort services. Buying an optional service does not improve the appointment, the processing time or the visa decision.

Verified fee items by country

Country	Application channel	Verified fee note
Germany	iDATA	90 € for Turkish citizens aged 12 and over; 6–12 age group 0 €. iDATA service fee is 2,256 TL for ages 6 and above, and 0 TL for ages 0–6.
Austria	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS mandatory service fee is also displayed on the payment screen.
Belgium	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Bulgaria	VFS Global	Standard Schengen short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; The center fee is shown separately.
Czechia	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Denmark	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Estonia	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Finland	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
France	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 for ages 6–12; The mandatory VFS service fee is €30 per applicant.
Croatia	VFS Global	Standard Schengen short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; The center fee is shown separately.
Netherlands	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; The mandatory VFS fee is also shown on the appointment screen.
Spain	BLS International	On the BLS page, 12 years and older is 106 USD, 6–12 years is 53 USD, 0–6 years is free of charge; The mandatory BLS service fee is shown as $20.
Sweden	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Switzerland	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; The exchange rate and VFS fee are confirmed on the current fee screen.
Iceland	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Italy	iDATA	On the iDATA fee page, Schengen fee is 4,860 TL for ages 12 and over, 2,430 TL for ages 6–12, 0 TL for ages 0–6; Mandatory coordination fee is 2.238 TL.
Latvia	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Liechtenstein	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; The central fee that may arise through the Swiss channel is also controlled.
Lithuania	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Luxembourg	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Hungary	AS-Visa	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; AS-Visa service fee is paid separately.
Malta	VFS Global	12 years and over 90 €, 6–12 years 45 €, 0–6 years 0 €; Mandatory VFS service fee €30.
Norway	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Poland	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Portugal	AS-Visa	The standard short-stay fee is €90 for adults and up to €45 for children aged 6–12; check the AS‑Visa service fee separately.
Romania	Direct application	Standard Schengen short-term fee is 90 € for adults, maximum 45 € for ages 6–12. The start is on the official eViza portal.
Slovakia	BLS International	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; BLS service fee is controlled separately.
Slovenia	VFS Global	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; VFS service fee is paid separately.
Greece	Kosmos Vize	Standard short-term fee €90 for adults, €45 maximum for ages 6–12; Kosmos service fee is paid separately.

The TRY and USD amounts in the table are affected by exchange rate and tariff changes. The amount on the payment screen should be checked one last time on the day of application.

Fee exemption and reduction

Children under six are exempt from the fee. A reduced fee applies from the age of six up to the age of twelve. Beyond that, exemptions may exist on the basis of category, nationality or a bilateral arrangement; an exemption should not be assumed before it is confirmed on the official page of the country applied to.

Care when making a payment

The fee and the mandatory service charge are paid only on the official application channel's own payment screen. No payment should be made to channels that ask for money to a personal bank account, sell “guaranteed appointments” on social media, or use domain names similar to those of the official centres. The application centres state on their own pages that they do not ask for extra payment for an appointment.

Niche questions and answers

Is the fee refunded in case of refusal?

No. The application fee is charged for the examination of the application and is not refunded even if the decision is negative.

Is a multiple-entry visa more expensive?

The short-stay Schengen fee does not increase with the number of entries. The number of entries and the period of validity are for the consulate to assess.

Does a premium or VIP service affect the decision?

No. Optional services concern the comfort of submission and return; they do not change the examination time or the outcome.

Why are the amounts in the table in Turkish lira for some countries and in euro for others?

Each application channel shows the fee in its own tariff. Some centres collect the fee in local currency; the table therefore keeps the currency stated in the source.

Is the centre charge also waived for a child's application?

The fee exemption and the centre service charge are separate items. Some centres also waive the service charge for certain age groups; this is stated on the fee page of the centre concerned.

Official sources

Information verification and service limit

Variable information on this page was checked on 12 September 2026 from the above primary official sources. Re-examine the official instructions on application day. InterPASS is an independent consultancy; It is not an embassy, consulate or official application centre. Offers file preparation and process support; does not guarantee exclusive access or decision to appointment.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about this page

How is the total cost calculated?

The total depends on official fees, application-centre charges, insurance, translation, courier and travel costs, plus the chosen consultancy scope. Current official amounts and the service scope should be checked separately before payment.

Last updated: September 18, 2026