Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Reduced Fee Countries
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard, up to 45 calendar days if additional checks needed
- Fee
- EUR 35 (adults), EUR 35 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Citizens of certain countries benefit from reduced Schengen visa fees of EUR 35 due to visa facilitation agreements between the EU and these countries. Same documentary requirements as standard Schengen visa. Note: EU visa facilitation agreements with Russia and Belarus have been suspended for Russian and Belarusian diplomatic/service passport holders, though the reduced fee may still apply for ordinary passport holders depending on current EU Council decisions. Western Balkan countries (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia) are already visa-free under Annex II.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of countries with EU visa facilitation agreements: Armenia, Azerbaijan. Note: Belarus and Russia facilitation agreements are partially suspended.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds for duration of stay.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm colour photographs
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel reservation, rental agreement, or invitation letter from host.; Must cover full stay: No
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank card (at VFS Global); Amount: EUR 35
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather all required documents including passport, photos, insurance, financial proof, accommodation, and flight reservations.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Slovenian embassy, consulate, or VFS Global center.
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Fee payment
Pay the reduced visa application fee of EUR 35.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person during your appointment.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data unless done for another Schengen visa within 59 months.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days, up to 45 days in exceptional cases.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa sticker.