For Indians planning to travel to Europe, the dream is no longer expensive. Visa service provider VFS Global offers nominal charges, allowing applicants to obtain a Schengen visa at affordable costs.
The Schengen visa fee remains in the range of Rs 8,000–Rs 10,000. VFS Global service fees have always been a part of the Schengen visa cost structure. Countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, France, and Austria have all revised fee structures, duly approved by their respective client governments. Services like courier, SMS updates, and premium lounge access are optional, giving travellers the choice to opt for them.
VFS provides each service with transparency as its utmost priority. Travellers are advised to check the global VFS website before applying. The VFS Global service fee is determined by multiple factors, including the scope of engagement, expected application volumes, infrastructure and resource requirements to meet Service Level Agreements, and the robust connectivity and security measures implemented.
VFS Global secures its visa services outsourcing contracts through competitive tenders from governments. Globally, the visa outsourcing industry has a competitive landscape with more than 50 External Service Providers (ESPs).
With a focus on customer experience, VFS Global aims to provide a seamless, secure, and efficient visa application process. All applicable fees are transparently published on its official website, and receipts are issued for every service availed.
