Are you planning to travel to Europe this year with a Schengen visa in 2024? Well, just know that it can be more expensive. We explain what changes will apply to this visa.
For travelers with passports that do not benefit from the visa exemption for the Schengen area of Europe, as is the case with the Cuban passport, entry into Europe will be slightly more expensive than it is currently.
According to media reports, the European Commission recently announced that it plans to increase Schengen visa fees due to current inflation in the region. And according to studies, this increase would be 12 percent.
If the proposal is given the “green light” following a consultation process that ends on the 1st. From March, the price of the standard Schengen visa would rise from 80 euros to 90 euros for adults and from 40 euros to 45 euros for children aged 6 to 12.
The Schengen visa, one of the most popular in the world, allows its holders to travel freely within the 27 European countries of the Schengen area for a temporary stay of up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Schengen visa in 2024: what will be the final price?
If the project is approved, in addition to increasing to 90 euros for adults and 45 euros for children, the rate will also increase from 120 euros to 135 euros and from 160 euros to 180 euros for travelers from countries considered possible migrants.
External visa centers that process Schengen visa applications on behalf of the consulates of member countries may increase their additional fee from 40 euros to 45 euros. The visa extension fee is unaffected by this change and remains the same for all applicants.
We recommend that you check with the relevant third-party visa center for up-to-date information on the fees and requirements for applying for a Schengen visa.
So if you're planning to travel to Europe, be aware of these changes and prepare for an experience full of adventure, tourist taxes and lots of world heritage. Bon Voyage!