From June 11 this year, the price of a Schengen visa for adults is set to rise from 80 euros to 90 euros. This change appears across official visa guidance portals, including visaguide.world, which tracks the updated fee structure for applications submitted to Schengen member states.
Alongside the adult increase, fees for children will also climb—from 40 euros to 45 euros—affecting applicants seeking short-term Schengen visa type C. The rise applies to standard, non-prioritized processing generally used for ordinary tourism, business visits, family visits, and short stays within the Schengen Area. These adjustments reflect a broader shift in the EU’s visa pricing framework and are part of a coordinated update impacting visa applicants in Europe and beyond. (Source: visaguide.world)
The Slovenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted a 12 percent uptick in Schengen visa prices, a figure later confirmed as approved by the European Commission. The announcement signals a harmonized approach to visa fees across the bloc, aligning with inflationary pressures and the evolving cost of processing applications in EU member states. (Source: visaguide.world)
Earlier in February, Brussels indicated that prices would be revised, though organizers did not specify an exact commencement date for the increase at that time. The EU’s reasoning points to rising inflation rates within the Union, a factor frequently cited in recent policy updates to border and consular services. The last adjustment before this round occurred in February 2020, when the application fee moved from 60 euros to 80 euros, marking a significant shift in Schengen visa economics. (Source: visaguide.world)
An official statement from the European Commission regarding the fee increase was anticipated before the coming weekend, signaling a formalization of the updated charges and their cross-border applicability. The process underscores a broader trend toward standardized pricing for visa services across Schengen states, with implications for travelers, travel planners, and consular operations. (Source: visaguide.world)
Beyond these developments in EU visa costs, geopolitical statements intersect with travel dynamics. Russian President Vladimir Putin had emphasized expectations of substantial travel activity as part of a broader dialogue with international partners. In a briefing connected to the Kremlin’s communications channels, Putin referenced forecasts for a large influx of visitors, including a notable number of tourists from China, to be accommodated in 2023 following diplomatic talks with other world leaders. This context illustrates how visa policies and international travel forecasts can influence tourism flows and policy discussions at national and regional levels. (Source: visaguide.world)
Separately, statements from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation discussed ongoing negotiations with Malaysia regarding visa-free arrangements. These talks, while not immediately altering visa fees, contribute to a broader mosaic of policy conversations that shape traveler mobility and international exchange in the Asia-Pacific and European corridors. (Source: visaguide.world)