How Much Does a Schengen Visa Really Cost From India in 2026?
Quick answer
The €90 embassy fee (~₹8,000–8,500) is just one layer. Add the VFS service charge (~₹1,900–3,100 depending on country), mandatory insurance, photos and any extras, and the realistic all-in cost is ₹11,000–16,000 per adult, all non-refundable, even on refusal.
The full cost, layer by layer
Sources: EU Visa Code (fee); VFS Global India service-charge schedules, 2025–26.
The realistic total
₹11,000–16,000 all-in per adult, driven mostly by which country you apply through and which optional services you accept.
People also ask
How much does a Schengen visa cost from India in 2026?
Around ₹11,000–16,000 all-in per adult: the €90 embassy fee plus the VFS charge, insurance, photos and any extras.
Is the €90 fee the total cost?
No. The €90 embassy fee is one layer; the VFS service charge, insurance and extras add several thousand rupees more.
Do children pay the full visa fee?
Children aged 6–11 pay €45; those under 6 are usually exempt from the embassy fee.
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