Calculate the total cost of your Schengen visa including service center fees
The Schengen visa fee has two components: the official consulate fee (same for all 29 countries — €90 for adults) and the service center fee (TLScontact, VFS Global or BLS International — varies by country). The official fee is set by EU Visa Code Article 16 and was last updated in June 2024. The fee is non-refundable even if your visa is refused.
| Application country | Destination | Center | Service fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco 🇲🇦 | France | TLScontact | ~€30 (~330 MAD) |
| Morocco 🇲🇦 | Spain | BLS International | ~€28 (~308 MAD) |
| Morocco 🇲🇦 | Germany | VFS Global | ~€35 (~385 MAD) |
| Morocco 🇲🇦 | Italy | VFS Global | ~€30 (~330 MAD) |
| Algeria 🇩🇿 | France | TLScontact | ~€30 (~3,600 DZD) |
| Algeria 🇩🇿 | Spain | BLS International | ~€28 (~3,360 DZD) |
| Tunisia 🇹🇳 | France | TLScontact | ~€30 (~100 TND) |
| Egypt 🇪🇬 | France | TLScontact | ~€30 (~1,650 EGP) |
Service center fees are approximate. Verify exact amounts at your local visa center. Exchange rates are indicative — check current rates before payment.
The official Schengen visa fee is €90 for adults (12+) and €45 for children aged 6-11. Children under 6 are free. This fee applies to all 29 Schengen countries equally. In addition, you pay a service center fee of approximately €28-35 depending on destination and country.
No. The Schengen visa fee is non-refundable even if your visa is refused. This is established by EU Visa Code Article 16. The service center fee is also non-refundable.
Yes. The official consulate fee (€90 for adults) is the same for all 29 Schengen countries. Only the service center fee varies by destination country and application location.
Fee exemptions: children under 6 (free), school pupils on study trips, researchers, representatives of non-profit organizations under 25, family members of EU citizens. Some bilateral agreements reduce fees for specific nationalities.
The fee increased from €80 to €90 in June 2024, following an EU regulation update. The previous fee of €80 had been in place since 2020. The children's fee (6-11) increased from €40 to €45 at the same time.
Source: EU Visa Code Article 16 — Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 | TLScontact, VFS Global, BLS International official fee schedules
All currency conversions are indicative — verify current rates before payment. Official fees are correct as of September 2026 per EU Visa Code Article 16. MonVisaSchengen is not affiliated with any embassy, consulate or EU institution.