Schengen Visa Fee: EUR 90 for UAE Applicants (in force since June 2024)

The European Commission raised Schengen short-stay visa fees on 11 June 2024. The standard adult visa fee rose from EUR 80 to EUR 90 — a 12.5% increase — and EUR 90 remains the current rate. This applies to all 29 Schengen member and associated states.

If you are a UAE resident planning to visit any Schengen country — France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, or any other member state — the adult application fee is EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children aged 6–11). VFS Global and TLS Contact service charges in Dubai are charged separately, on top of the government visa fee.

The EUR 90 fee has applied since 11 June 2024, so it is already the standard rate for all current applications — there is no earlier rate to lock in. Budget the government fee plus the application-centre service charge per applicant.

If you have upcoming summer travel to Europe, start your visa application process early. Schengen visa appointments through VFS Global or TLS Contact in Dubai typically have a 2–3 week wait during peak season, so preparing your documents and booking your appointment early helps you avoid last-minute appointment shortages.