European Commission applying for a Schengen visa
Official EU overview for Schengen short-stay visas, including where to apply, timing, common documents, fees and processing times. Country consulate/visa-center rules still control final submission.
What this page is for
This is the focused official guide for this resource. Read the official page first, then prepare the documents that match your exact purpose.
FeeEuropean Commission short-stay Schengen fee: EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children aged 6 to under 12; service-center fees may also apply. Long-stay/national visas use country rules.
ProcessingCheck the official source and appointment availability. Processing time and appointment availability are separate.
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteSchengen short-stay
Prices and fee checks
- Tourist short-stay: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
- Family or friend visit: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
- Business short-stay: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
- Medical short-stay: EUR 90 adult / EUR 45 child 6-11
- Student / long-stay: Country-specific national visa fee
Requirements
- Confirm this exact route on the official source before preparing documents.
- Use the official portal, PDF, checklist or requirement page linked on this guide.
- Prepare evidence that matches the stated purpose: travel, study, work, business, medical, transit or general visa support.
- Check whether an appointment, biometrics, interview, visa centre visit or online upload is required.
- Verify the current fee, processing time, address and working hours before paying or attending.
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport
- Official application form, portal confirmation or checklist for this resource
- Passport photo if required
- Purpose evidence matching the selected route
- Proof of funds or sponsor/employer/host evidence where required
- Travel, accommodation, invitation, admission, employment or medical documents where relevant
- Translations, legalization, insurance, medical checks or police certificates where required
Money proof
- Bank statement: Depends on the route / verify on official source
- Minimum: Check official fee and financial requirement page
- Sponsor: Depends on route; sponsor evidence must be clear and consistent
Appointment
- Required: Depends on the official route
- Biometrics: Depends on country and visa type
- Netherlands applicants should use the official portal, embassy, mission or appointed visa centre listed in the official links.
Stay rules
- Validity: Verify on official source
- Max stay: Verify on official source
- Entries: Single / multiple / depends on route
Application path
- Open the official source linked on this page.
- Confirm the correct category for your travel purpose.
- Read the checklist or requirement page before filling forms.
- Prepare documents in the order requested by the official source.
- Check official fees and appointment rules.
- Submit through the official portal, embassy, VFS/TLS/visa centre or mission route.
- Track the application only through the official tracking channel.
Common weak spots
- Using the wrong visa category or application route
- Missing official form, portal confirmation or appointment proof
- Weak purpose explanation or documents that do not match the stated route
- Unclear funding, sponsor, employer, host or medical evidence
- Old fee, address, checklist or appointment information from unofficial sources
VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.