Schengen visa requirements, fees and processing
One canonical, EU-source-backed report for the common short-stay requirements. National consulates can request additional evidence.
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.
- Accepted items
- 8
- Scope
- country
- Last checked
- 2026-07-11
Source-backed answers
Compare each answer with its unit and checked date; the complete source ledger is below.
| Question or country | Verified answer | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Who the Schengen short-stay visa covers | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period | 2026-07-11 |
| When to submit an application | 15 days to 6 months before travel | 2026-07-11 |
| Adult visa fee | €90 | 2026-07-11 |
| Child visa fee (age 6–12) | €45 | 2026-07-11 |
| Normal processing time | 15 days normally; up to 45 days in extended cases | 2026-07-11 |
| Travel medical insurance | Minimum cover €30,000 | 2026-07-11 |
| Core document policy | Core documents plus case-specific evidence | 2026-07-11 |
| Countries issuing Schengen visas | 29 issuing countries; Cyprus and Ireland excluded | 2026-07-11 |
How to read this report
Use EU-level rules for the common layer and keep consulate-specific variation as a visible caveat.
- Schengen visa requirements are not the same as national long-stay visa rules.
- Fee amounts exclude external visa-service-centre charges.
- The area list is maintained by the Council; Cyprus and Ireland are explicitly not Schengen visa issuers.
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