Schengen Visa & ETIAS Cost Calculator — New June 2026 Fees
Since 11 June 2026, the standard Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa fee rose from €80 to €90 — a 12.5% increase across all 29 Schengen and associated states. Travellers from visa-exempt countries instead pay the separate ETIAS travel authorisation fee of €20. Both have reduced or free rates for children and seniors. This calculator adds up the total cost for your whole travelling party.
Government/EU fee only — visa application centres (VFS Global, TLS Contact) charge an additional service fee on top, which varies by country and isn't included here.
Reflects the EU-wide Schengen visa fee effective 11 June 2026 (€90 adult, €45 child 6-11, free under 6) and the ETIAS fee of €20 (free under 18 and over 70). Excludes third-party service centre fees. Confirm with your specific country's consulate before applying.
How to use this tool
- Choose whether your nationality needs a full Schengen visa or just the lighter-touch ETIAS authorisation (check the Schengen visa-exempt country list if unsure).
- Enter how many travellers fall into each age group.
- Press Calculate to see the total government fee for your whole party.
- Budget separately for the visa application centre's service fee, which is charged on top and varies by country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a Schengen visa and ETIAS?
A Schengen (Type C) visa is required for nationalities that need pre-approval to enter the Schengen area and involves a full application with biometrics. ETIAS is a lighter online travel authorisation for nationalities that are visa-exempt (like the US, UK, Canada, Australia) — similar to the US ESTA system, introduced to pre-screen visa-free travellers.
Why did the Schengen visa fee increase in 2026?
The European Commission raised the standard adult fee from €80 to €90 (a 12.5% increase) effective 11 June 2026, citing EU-wide inflation and rising staff costs at consulates over the preceding three years. It applies uniformly across all 29 Schengen and associated states.
Are children and seniors exempt from these fees?
It depends on the route. For the Schengen visa, children under 6 are free and children 6-11 pay a reduced €45, but there's no senior discount — 12 and older pay the full €90. For ETIAS, both minors under 18 and travellers over 70 are fully exempt from the €20 fee, though they still need to apply.
Does this include the visa application centre's service fee?
No — this is the government/EU fee only. Outsourced application centres like VFS Global or TLS Contact, used by most Schengen consulates, charge an additional service fee on top (commonly €20-30 per applicant), which varies by country and centre.