The Greek Schengen visa for short-term tourist applications in 2026 is calculated on a base fee of 90 EUR for adults and 45 EUR for children aged 6 to 12. The authorised application centre may also charge a service fee. Photographs, insurance, translations and exchange rate differences are personal additional costs; confirm the current total through official channels before payment.
In 2026, the Greek Schengen visa for short-stay applications is calculated on the basis of a base consular fee of 90 EUR for adults and 45 EUR for children aged 6 to 12. On top of this, a separate service fee may be added if the application is submitted through an authorised visa service centre. The total amount to be paid does not consist of the consular fee alone.
For 2026, the base fee for a Greek Schengen visa is 90 EUR for adult applicants and 45 EUR for the 6 to 12 age group; exemptions such as fee waivers for children under 6 are assessed separately. These figures are in euros, and the Turkish lira equivalent may vary according to the rate applied on the day of payment.
This article outlines the general cost framework for a short-stay Schengen application for tourism. A visa that means a 90-day stay is not automatically issued to every applicant for the same period; the decision belongs to the consulate, following assessment of the file and the purpose of travel. The European Commission explains the short-stay rule as a total of 90 days within any 180-day period.
It is healthier to consider the base fee first, then the intermediary service fee, and then personal expenses such as file preparation as separate items. This reduces the likelihood of a surprise in the total budget due to exchange rate changes or additional services. If your travel date is not yet fixed, check the official fee page again before applying.
The main item in a Greek visa budget is the Schengen fee collected by the consulate; the application centre service and personal document costs may fall outside this. Calculating the fee, service charge and file expenses separately is the safest way to see the real cost of an application.
The first item is the visa fee collected when the application file is submitted. The second item is the service fee that the authorised service centre accepting applications on behalf of the consulate may collect. The European Commission states clearly that an additional fee may apply when visa service centres are used. This amount is not the same as the fee itself, and it should be checked against the current tariff of the centre, country or application channel.
The third group of costs varies from person to person: biometric photographs, any necessary translations, photocopies, courier or notification options, and travel health insurance are examples. These should not be described as consular fees. Not every applicant will use the same additional services, so rather than promising a single total price, separate the items from the outset.
If your purpose is tourism, prepare your hotel booking consistent with your travel dates. When looking at the Athens hotel booking plan for a Greek visa, also check the cancellation and payment conditions of the booking; a reservation does not guarantee the visa outcome.
The base fee is 90 EUR for an adult applicant and 45 EUR for a child aged 6 to 12; exemption rules and other exceptions for younger children are applied according to the circumstances of the file. The child's age must be documented on the date of application, so calculating based on the travel date alone can be misleading.
| Applicant group | Base fee | Point to check |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 90 EUR | Service fee charged by the application channel |
| Child aged 6 to 12 | 45 EUR | Verification of age on the application date |
| Child under 6 | Exemption may apply | Current official exemption and document requirements |
In a family application, the fee may not be the same for everyone. For example, for two adults and one child aged 6 to 12, the base fee is calculated separately for each of these three people according to their age group; the service centre fee and other file costs are then added on top. Calculate the family total by separating the age groups, not by multiplying one price by the number of people.
If you think there may be an exemption or a discount, do not assume it verbally on the day of your appointment. The document proving the exemption category, the current application instructions and the admission procedure of the authorised centre should all be checked together.
The intermediary service fee is a separate application service charge from the consular fee and cannot be written as one fixed total. The current amount should be checked against the official tariff of the authorised application centre in Turkey before applying; the selected additional services may change the total.
The service centre may handle operations such as accepting the file, biometric processing, forwarding documents to the relevant representation and passport return. The cost of this service does not replace the visa fee. The European Commission's application guidance also notes that consulates may charge an additional fee via visa service centres in some cases.
Do not treat old screenshots or social media posts circulating on the internet as a price list when applying in Turkey. The official website of the authorised centre is the first place to show the current service items and payment method for your application type. The Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs page for Turkey is also worth checking for country-specific official announcements.
Courier, SMS notification, photographs, photocopies or premium lounge options may not be mandatory. By not selecting services you do not need, you can keep the total under control; however, to avoid confusing a mandatory step with an optional service, read the explanation on the appointment screen carefully.
The Schengen fee is set in euros, but the payment method and the currency collected in Turkey may depend on the current practice of the authorised application channel. Before payment, check the exchange rate, accepted card or cash method and refund condition on the same official page.
Do not think of the amounts stated in euros, 90 EUR or 45 EUR, as a fixed Turkish lira price. The Turkish lira equivalent may vary due to the exchange rate announced by the application centre, the bank's transaction rate or the practice on the day of payment. For this reason, do not copy the Turkish lira amount from a blog post written a year earlier; rely on the official payment information shown on the day of application.
If a visa application is refused or withdrawn, whether the fee is refunded may depend on the conditions of the application channel and the stage the process has reached. Paying the fee does not mean the decision will be positive. The visa decision belongs to the consulate; the fee is an amount charged only for assessing the application.
Make sure the travel and accommodation information in your file is consistent. While reviewing the options on the Orjinaltur hotels page to plan your stay in Athens, match the date, name and cancellation terms of the booking you choose with the documents in your application.
The visa budget is planned by setting aside an amount for collecting the basic fee and the current cost of the service centre, plus personal file expenses. Submitting your application well before travel matters not only for processing time but also for managing exchange rate changes and the likelihood of additional documents.
The European Commission states that the normal processing time is 15 days, extending up to 45 days when further review or additional documents are needed. This period does not automatically cover the time needed to find an appointment. Checking the current appointment status on the authorised channel and not making non-refundable purchases such as flights before the visa is issued is a more prudent approach.
When preparing the total budget, follow this order: write the Euro fee by person and age group first, then add the mandatory service fee, and finally note file expenses such as insurance, photographs, translations and transport separately. If you are applying with several people, also check whether the children's ages are correct and whether everyone is on the same travel plan.
If you would prefer not to handle the process alone, you can get information on file preparation and reservation options suitable for your travel plan from Orjinaltur. Consultancy does not decide in place of the consulate; the visa outcome in every case depends on the assessment of the competent consulate.
For the current processing time and application stages, you can also read the guide on how many days a Greek visa takes. As fees and appointment procedures can change, check the official sources again on the day you apply.
Budget planning should also take into account not only the fee but the timing risk. The gap between your appointment date and your travel date gives you room to complete your file if additional documents are requested. If a document needs to be redone, translated or collected again from the centre, small transport and courier costs can increase. Keep a receipt and application record for every payment. That way, you can later tell which item was the consular fee and which was a service or personal document expense. In family applications, the names, travel dates and accommodation details of all applicants should show the same plan. If one person's dates are written differently, it can create a file inconsistency that is separate from the fee calculation. When checking changes in official sources, look at the update date of the page and rely on the amount shown in your application centre account. Fixed Turkish lira examples on the internet can only give an idea; they cannot change the official tariff at the time of payment.
This article was checked on 23 September 2026. For fee and processing time information, the European Commission's Schengen application guide, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs page for Turkey and the current tariff of the authorised application centre should be treated as the reference. Re-verify variable fees before payment.
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No. Whether the visa fee is refunded depends on the stage the application has reached and the applicable rules. The fee is collected to assess the application, and paying it does not mean a visa will be issued. Check the refund conditions with the authorised channel before applying.
The basic fee is stated in euros, but the amount paid in Turkey in Turkish lira depends on the current practice of the authorised application centre, the exchange rate and the payment method. Confirm the payment method, exchange rate and receipt conditions on the same official page on the day of payment.
If the application has to be submitted through an authorised visa service centre, the corresponding basic service fee may apply. Courier, SMS or premium lounge options may be optional. Separate mandatory and optional items on the current application screen.
Certain exemptions apply to children under 6 years of age, but the current conditions of the exemption and required documents should be checked with the application channel. The child's age is documented on the application date, and the service centre fee may be assessed separately from the fee.
The exact total cannot be calculated in advance, as it depends on the ages of the people, the application service fee, the exchange rate and the additional services selected. Add the applicable service fee and insurance, photograph and document costs to the basic 90 EUR adult or 45 EUR child fee, and check the official tariff before payment.
