The revised Visa Code enters into force on February 2, 2020
23.01.2020 / 10:21 | Aktualizováno: 28.01.2020 / 15:04
Some revisions, which concern procedure for submission of Schengen visa applications, are summarized below. They will also be updated in individual articles.
- minor changes are made to the Schengen visa application form
- visa fee has been increased to 80 euros, however, fee for children aged 6 – 12 will be only 40 euros
- application should be filed no later than 15 days before the trip; should the applicant wish to submit it later, the consulate can refuse it
- Schengen visa applications can be submitted only through visa centers in those countries, where the consulate uses its services
- review period remains 15 days, however, it can newly be extended only once to 45 days (as opposed to 30 or 60 days)
- new conditions for issuance of multiple entry visas will be applied
- facilitations for family members of EU citizens are newly defined