From Tuesday onwards, the cost of a short-stay Schengen visa has increased by 12 per cent. While the Schengen visa fee for adults has increased to 90 euros from 80 euros, children between the age of 6 and 12 will now pay 45 euros instead of 40 euros. Schengen visa allows the holder to travel freely in the Schengen Area comprising 29 European countries, for short stays of a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period. Schengen countries account for around 20 per cent of India’s outbound traffic, as per estimates. The EU visa costs were reviewed in December 2023, as Schengen Visa Code mandates review every three years.

Source: Indian Express June 12, 2024 05:01 UTC