# Schengen visa requirements, fees and processing Snapshot: approved-static-833bb5ad4928fc14 One canonical, EU-source-backed report for the common short-stay requirements. National consulates can request additional evidence. - Canonical: /reports/schengen-visa-requirements/ - Last checked: 2026-07-11 ## Answers ### Who the Schengen short-stay visa covers Up to 90 days in any 180-day period - Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### When to submit an application 15 days to 6 months before travel - Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### Adult visa fee €90 - Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### Child visa fee (age 6–12) €45 - Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### Normal processing time 15 days normally; up to 45 days in extended cases - Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### Travel medical insurance Minimum cover €30,000 - Source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:02009R0810-20240628 - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### Core document policy Core documents plus case-specific evidence - Source: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en - Checked: 2026-07-11 ### Countries issuing Schengen visas 29 issuing countries; Cyprus and Ireland excluded - Source: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/eu-visa-policy/ - Checked: 2026-07-11 ## Method Use EU-level rules for the common layer and keep consulate-specific variation as a visible caveat. ## Boundary This is source-backed reference information, not legal, tax or immigration advice. Requirements and processing practice can change; check the linked authority before applying.