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Schengen Visa Fees from India 2026 — Complete Cost Breakdown
Updated: April 7, 2026
Quick answer: The Schengen visa fee is €90 (~₹8,300) set by the European Commission, plus a VFS service charge that varies by country (₹571 to ₹3,125). Total cost from India ranges from ₹8,851 (cheapest: Italy) to ₹11,405 (most expensive: Greece).
Schengen Visa Cost Ranking (Cheapest to Most Expensive)
Total cost = €90 visa fee (converted at ~₹92/EUR) + country-specific VFS service charge.
| Rank | Country | Visa Fee (EUR) | VFS Fee (INR) | Total (INR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Italy | €90 | ₹571 | ₹8,851 |
| #2 | Germany | €90 | ₹2,320 | ₹10,600 |
| #3 | Netherlands | €90 | ₹2,320 | ₹10,600 |
| #4 | Austria | €90 | ₹2,320 | ₹10,600 |
| #5 | Belgium | €90 | ₹2,320 | ₹10,600 |
| #6 | Portugal | €90 | ₹2,320 | ₹10,600 |
| #7 | Spain | €90 | ₹2,500 | ₹10,780 |
| #8 | France | €90 | ₹2,820 | ₹11,100 |
| #9 | Switzerland | €90 | ₹2,820 | ₹11,100 |
| #10 | Greece | €90 | ₹3,125 | ₹11,405 |
What's Included in the Visa Fee
The €90 Schengen visa fee covers the consulate's processing of your application — review of documents, biometric capture, decision-making, and visa sticker printing. The VFS service charge covers the application centre's services: appointment booking, document collection, biometric facility, and courier of your passport.
Hidden Costs to Budget For
- Travel insurance: ₹1,500-3,000 minimum for €30,000 medical cover (mandatory under Regulation EC 810/2009 Article 15)
- Photos: ₹150-300 for 2 passport-size biometric photos
- Document photocopies: ₹50-100 for full document set
- Courier: ₹500-800 if you opt for passport return by courier instead of in-person pickup
- Translation: ₹500-1,500 per page if any documents need certified translation (rare for English speakers)
- Premium services: ₹1,000-3,000 for VFS lounge, prime time, or visa-at-your-doorstep options (all optional)
Realistic total budget per applicant: ₹11,000-15,000.
Fee Exemptions
- Children under 6 years: FREE (Regulation EC 810/2009 Article 16(4))
- Children 6-12 years: €45 (reduced fee)
- Spouse/minor children of EU citizens: FREE (Directive 2004/38/EC)
- Researchers covered by EU directive 2005/71/EC: FREE
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