Schengen Visa Fee Hike 2026: New Costs for Indians + How to Save

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✅ Last Updated: April 2026 — Latest fees, visa rules, and admission data.

Schengen fees increased 12% in 2024. C-visa: €90. D-visa: Germany €75, France €99, Netherlands €228. 7 ways to save.

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  • C-visa: €90
  • Germany D: €75
  • France D: €99
  • Netherlands D: €228

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  1. Apply direct (skip VFS fee)
  2. Reuse biometrics
  3. Choose cheaper country
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Saumitra Rajput

Saumitra Rajput

Saumitra Rajput is the founder and lead counsellor at Kadamb Overseas, India's trusted Europe education consultancy based in Ahmedabad. With 14+ years of hands-on experience, he has personally guided 500+ students to universities across Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, and Spain. Saumitra has visited partner universities across Europe, holds deep expertise in European visa processes, scholarships, and student life, and has achieved a 97% visa success rate for his clients. He is the host of the YouTube channel "Europe with Saumitra", where he shares first-hand insights on studying and living in Europe. His mission: make Europe accessible to every Indian student, with zero consultancy fees.

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Saumitra Rajput is the founder and lead counsellor at Kadamb Overseas, India's trusted Europe education consultancy based in Ahmedabad. With 14+ years of hands-on experience, he has personally guided 500+ students to universities across Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Austria, and Spain. Saumitra has visited partner universities across Europe, holds deep expertise in European visa processes, scholarships, and student life, and has achieved a 97% visa success rate for his clients. He is the host of the YouTube channel "Europe with Saumitra", where he shares first-hand insights on studying and living in Europe. His mission: make Europe accessible to every Indian student, with zero consultancy fees.
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