How much does the multiple-entry Schengen Visa cost?

[Polly Lieberman]

The cost of a short-stay Schengen Visa is standardized for all countries, so it will cost the same whether you are traveling to France, Italy, Spain, Germany or any of the other 23 Schengen States. The costs of work and student visas for Schengen Countries may vary, as might fees for additional documents like residency permits. For example, the cost of a French Student Visa varies from €55 to €99. The fee for a multiple-entry visa is the same as an ordinary short-stay one (€80 or $90), even though it allows you to take multiple trips lasting fewer than 90 days for as long as the visa is valid (usually one, three, or five years).

If you apply through an external service provider, such as a visa agency or a visa center, like VFS Global, you will have to pay an extra fee to the provider. You will also require travel and medical insurance covering you for emergency expenses of up to €30,000 to obtain your visa. Happily, infoschengen.com can help keep this final cost down, as we offer low-cost Schengen insurance for as little as € 22 per week of your trip. This is accepted by all Schengen Countries, and you can also print out your insurance certificate, which you’ll need to apply for your visa, online. If you are a regular traveler, infoschengen.com also offers Multi-Trip insurance for €328 per year - perfect for those seeking to obtain a multiple-entry visa.

You may also incur an additional cost by providing documentation of a flight booking or itinerary, which you will be required to present at your visa application interview. There’s no need to worry this will set you back a fortune, however, as many airlines and travel agents will hold a booking for free, or for a small fee, allowing you to present your documentation without the threat of wasting money if your visa application is refused.