’m organizing a family trip and want to confirm whether Schengen visa fees differ by age, specifically for kids (5 and 9). Any recent experiences would help.”
Yep — fees do differ by age.
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Children under 6 → free (no visa fee)
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Children 6–11 → reduced fee (€45)
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12 and above → standard fee (€90)
So for your kids: the 5-year-old is free, the 9-year-old pays the reduced fee.
This is standard across Schengen countries. Only extra cost (if any) would be the VFS service fee.
@mohamed_tech
Yes, Schengen visa fees depend on age:
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Adults (12+) pay full fee (~€90)
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Children 6–12 pay reduced fee (~€45)
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Children under 6 usually don’t pay
So for your kids: 5-year-old is free, 9-year-old pays reduced fee.
Extra service fees from visa centers may still apply.