Schengen visa – Family/Friend Visit

Fee	Euro
Adult	90.00
Children 0-5 years	0
Children between the age of 6 and below 12 years old;	45.00
Gambian passport holder;	120.00
Citizens of countries with whom the European Union has entered into visa facilitation agreements (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape Verde, North Macedonia, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Serbia, Ukraine);	35.00
BLS Service Fee	30.00

*BLS SERVICE FEES IS APPLICABLE FOR ALL INCLUDUNG 0-6 YEARS.

Optional Value-Added Services:

The below are optional services and are not mandatory to avail at the center where you are submitting your application.

Service	Details	Price - EURO
Photographs	Avail the photograph facility at our Centre in case of missing photographs or the correct specification.	5.50
Photo copy	Photocopy facility at our visa application centres.	0.50
SMS	Convenience of receiving automated message on your registered mobile number at various stages of the visa application process.	2.50
Form Filling	Staff will help applicants to fill up application forms correctly	20.00
Cargo / Courier	Passport delivery at your preferred address to avoid the hassle of travelling to the visa application centre for collection.	30.00
Travel Insurance Booking Service	Travel insurance is a coverage designed to protect against risks and financial losses that could happen while traveling. The risks range from minor inconveniences such as missed airline connections and delayed luggage all the way to more serious issues including injuries or major illness. At the BLS Germany Visa Application Center, staff will assist you to book the appropriate travel insurance required by the Embassy. You will have the option to select the insurance provider of your choice and pay the insurance fees that may vary based on plan type, age and duration of stay.	On Demand
VIP Lounge	Avail the delightful experience of enjoying our VIP lounge services at our application center.	80.00
Prime Time Appointment	Applicants can submit their application outside normal submission hours with an appointment	115.00

Processing Time

The regular processing time for a Schengen visa is 15 calendar days according to the Schengen Visa Code. The visa office of the German Embassy Dublin usually decides on complete applications within 15 calendar days of receipt at the visa office (not after submission to BLS International). However, in some cases, the processing time might be longer, for example, if your documents need to be checked more thoroughly or you are asked to submit additional documents. In addition, transport from BLS International to the Embassy and back may take a few days. Around public holidays (e.g., Easter, Christmas), there may be longer processing times. Please plan accordingly. We recommend that you apply at least three weeks before your intended travel dates. Schengen visa applications can be submitted up to six months before the start of the planned trip.

Disclaimer

The decision to approve or refuse a visa is entirely up to the German missions. Also note, German missions reserve the right to request missing and/or additional documents in the application process.