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  "generated_at": "2026-07-15",
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    "title": "Schengen visa requirements, fees and processing",
    "question": "What are the current Schengen visa requirements, fees, insurance rules and processing times?",
    "short_answer": "The Schengen short-stay visa covers visits of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. The European Commission lists a €90 adult fee, €45 fee for children aged 6–12, normal 15-day processing (up to 45 days in extended cases), and travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover.",
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    "status": "accepted",
    "indexability": "indexable",
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    "not_advice_disclaimer": "This is source-backed reference information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Requirements and processing practice can change; check the linked authority before applying.",
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      "formula": "No ranking; claims are grouped by applicability, timing, fee, processing, insurance and documents.",
      "assumptions": [
        "EU-level source is authoritative for common policy.",
        "Consulate-specific requests may differ."
      ],
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        "No nationality-by-destination matrix.",
        "No approval prediction or legal advice."
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      "policy": "Refresh legal rows on legal change or at least quarterly; refresh cost rows when component source changes.",
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