The fee for an airport transit visa, business, tourist and visitor visa is €35 each.
Group visa - €35 + €1 per person.
Study and employment visa are €30 each.

Visa issued to the spouses of EU citizens and the ones issued at the border will be issued free of charge.

Due to the fluctuating exchange rate, the amount in local currency should be rounded up. Fees may be paid in Euros, US dollars in local currency of the country where the Schengen visa is applied.

There is no refund if the visa application is rejected. The fee will be retained as processing fees.

For applicants from the USA, at the time of writing this document (Oct 10, 2006), following fees apply:

Please add an additional fee of $15 ($50 for Bermuda) if you want the consulate to mail your passport once your visa is ready.

Fees are payable by cash or money order only. Checks or credit cards are not accepted at most embassies/consulates.

Visa fees may be reduced or waived for

• humanitarian reasons in cases of major accidents or other comparable emergencies.
  
  
• holders of diplomatic, official or service passports, traveling for official purposes.
  
  
• members of the staff accredited by a diplomatic mission or a similar representation in a Schengen state and their family members.
  
  
• if it serves to protect cultural interests, in the field foreign policy, development policy or other areas of vital public interest.
  
  

If Groups of school children under 18 years of age are traveling for educational, cultural or sports purposes, visa fee may be waived.