If you're planning to visit any of the 27 countries in the Schengen Area, understanding the associated visa costs is essential. The Schengen visa fees vary depending on the applicant’s age, nationality, and purpose of travel. Here's a detailed look at the current costs in euros (EUR), U.S. dollars (USD), and Indian Rupees (INR).

For most adults applying for a Schengen visa, the fee is €90, which is approximately $96.89 or 8,095.86 INR. Children aged between 6 and 12 are required to pay half the adult fee, amounting to €45 (about $48.44 or 4,047.93 INR). However, children younger than 6 years old are exempt from any visa fees.

Several categories of applicants are also entitled to free visas. This includes holders of diplomatic passports traveling for official purposes, family members of an EU/EEA national, students and their teachers during school trips, researchers traveling for professional reasons, and representatives of nonprofit organizations who are 25 years old or younger.

Additionally, specific nationalities benefit from reduced visa fees. For instance, citizens of Armenia and Azerbaijan only need to pay €35 ($37.68 or 3,148.39 INR) due to visa facilitation agreements. Nationals from countries like Serbia, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Moldova, Albania, Ukraine, and Georgia—who are not in possession of a biometric passport—are also subject to a reduced fee of €35 under similar agreements.

This fee structure aims to make traveling to the Schengen Area accessible while taking into account varying economic circumstances and special cases. Make sure to verify the fee specific to your situation before submitting your application to ensure smooth processing of your Schengen visa.