The European Union plans to increase the Schengen visa cost in 2024. This initiative is expected to be a response to the rising inflation rate in the EU.
The European Commission has proposed an increase in the basic fee for Schengen visas due to rising inflation in the EU. If this initiative is adopted, the cost of a visa will increase by 12%, from 80 to 90 euros for adults and from 40 to 45 euros for children, as reported by the European Commission.
The EU Plans to Increase the Schengen Visa Cost
The EU also plans to further increase the fee for countries that do not cooperate in readmission issues. For such countries, the cost will increase from 120 to 135 euros and from 160 to 180 euros, respectively.
