Schengen space Information and news about Schengen countries

From January 1st 2007, Schengen states will increase the visa duty from 35 Euros to 60 Euros - because it did not cover the cost of application processing. The price is comparable to the cost of other states.
60 Euros is a bit lower than US $80 in december 2006; convert it to your local currency.

If you are not sure about your eligibility to a visa exemption, check this page, otherwise you ought to obtain an appointment with the closest Schengen consulate in your location.

Germany hopes that the number of illegal immigrants, terrorists and hooligans entering the country during the Soccer World Cup will be limited.

What travel visas will you need when travelling to Europe?

A Schengen visa permits free travel between Schengen space membership countries, but doesn't work to visit other european countries.

Tourists willing to visit more countries may be interested in having a look at travelvisas.eu, a Web site providing information about travel visas in all European countries.

An agreement has been signed between Russia and the EU for simplifying visa procedures. Thus, a Schengen visa will cost 35 Euros whereas it will cost 60 Euros for other visitors who need to apply.

Map of embassies and consulates

Please refer to Embassy World to find the closest Schengen state embassy to your place.

Depending of their status, visitors to Schengen countries may be exempted of Visa application.

Their status depend on their citizenship, residence permit, family relationship, residence country, travel documents or their school pupils.

Citizens exempted from Visa application

The following citizens do no need to apply for a Visa for a visit or transit in Schegen countries:

• Andorra
• Argentina
• Australia
• Bolivia
• Brazil

On Thursday, April 27th, the European Council of Home and Justice ministers decided to raise the Schengen visa fee to 60 euros from January 1st 2007 instead of 35 euros today.

The reason for this increase is to cover costs and implement new technology such as biometrics and identity database.

The citizens’ Pact for South East Europe wrote a statement against this raise on April 18th.

A Schengen visa will still be less expensive than a US visa. Unfortunately, for many people, it lowers holidays' budget.