Adult foreign nationals, including Ghanaians, are now expected to pay €90, a €10 increase from the previous €80 for a Schengen visa. Children aged 6 to 12 will also pay €45 for a visa, a €5 increase from the previous €40 fee. Schengen visas allow non-European Union citizens to visit any member country within the Schengen zone for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. The report by graphic.com.gh indicated that visa agencies and travel companies have the liberty to increase the cost of their service for handling Schengen visa applications from €40 to €45. Also, the cost of extending a Schengen visa remains unchanged at €30.

Source: GhanaWeb June 12, 2024 17:45 UTC