Schengen visa fees

The Ordinance on fees under the Federal Act on Foreign Nationals (SR 142.209) and the Visa Code stipulate the fees to be collected. The amounts are payable in the currency determined by the Swiss representation.

The fee for the visa is due at the time the application is submitted and is not refundable. If you withdraw the application or it is rejected the fee will not be reimbursed.

The Swiss representation reserves the right to adapt the amounts of the fees at any time in relation with exchange rate fluctuations.

Category Amount in USD
Adults 100.00
Children aged from 6 to 12 50.00
Children up to 6 years old free
Appeal visa refusal 234.00

Visas for family members of EU/EFTA citizens are issued free of charge.  

The visa fee must be paid in cash in US Dollar (exact amount) at the time of application.