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The items belonging to the application, such as the official visa fee, the iDATA service fee, exemptions and the payment method.
GERMANY · VISA FEES
Germany visa fees: separate the official items.
The amount you pay for a Germany short-stay visa application consists of two main items: the official visa fee and the application-centre (iDATA) service fee. This page separates these items, the child and exhibitor exemptions, the payment method and the free steps, based on official sources.
Prepared for people who want to understand the cost of a short-stay application from Türkiye. This page explains the official application items; our consultancy service fees are assessed separately.
THE OFFICIAL ITEMS
The visa fee and the service fee are separate items.
Short answer
The short-stay visa fee is 90 EUR for adults, paid in cash in EUR. Turkish nationals under 12 are exempt from the fee. On top of this, the iDATA service fee of 39.92 EUR is paid at application in TRY (cash or credit card). Forms, leaflets and appointment booking are free. The binding amount is set by the mission. Elite Leader is not an official authority; this page explains the official items for information.
- Visa fee
- 90 EUR (adult)
- Turkish nationals under 12
- Fee-exempt
- iDATA service fee
- 39.92 EUR (TRY)
- Visa fee payment
- Cash in EUR
- Fair exhibitor
- Fee-exempt (fair period)
- Free
- Form, leaflet, appointment booking
Which fees are on this page?
This page explains the official application items; consultancy offers are separate.
Not on this page
Our consultancy service fees and offer comparison. Those fall under the general consultancy fees and are assessed separately.
The binding amount
The final, binding amount is set by the mission, shown on the receipt in the returned passport.
Visa fee and service fee
The official items for short-stay (type C) applications:
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Visa fee — adult and age 12+ | 90 EUR | Paid in cash in EUR. |
| Turkish nationals under 12 | Free | Fee-exempt. |
| Non-Turkish children aged 6–11 | 45 EUR | Official pages also list 40 EUR; the binding amount is set by the mission. |
| Ages 0–5 (all children) | Free | Fee-exempt. |
| Fair exhibitor | Free | If exhibitor status is documented, only for the fair period. |
| iDATA service fee | 39.92 EUR | Paid at application in TRY, cash or credit card; not charged for children under 6. |
Forms, leaflets and appointment booking are free. Pay nothing beyond the official fee and service charge; be careful with third parties asking for extra payment. Long-stay (D) visas are subject to a different fee.
Points to watch on payment
- Two separate itemsThe visa fee (EUR, cash) and the iDATA service fee (TRY) are separate items; do not be misled by an expectation of a single 'total price'.
- Exemptions are documentedChild and fair-exhibitor exemptions apply only when the relevant status is documented.
- Refusal and refundThe fee is for assessing the application; it is generally not refunded even if the visa is refused.
Fee questions
How much is the Germany visa fee?
The short-stay visa fee is 90 EUR for adults, paid in cash in EUR. An iDATA service fee of 39.92 EUR is also paid at application in TRY.
Is there a fee for children?
Turkish nationals under 12 are exempt from the fee. For all children, ages 0–5 are free; for non-Turkish children aged 6–11 the official pages list 45 EUR (40 EUR on some pages).
How do I pay the visa fee?
The visa fee is paid in cash in EUR, and the iDATA service fee in TRY by cash or credit card at application. Forms, leaflets and appointment booking are free.
Is your consultancy fee included here?
No. This page explains only the official application items. Our consultancy service fees are assessed separately and presented as an offer.
Sources and verification
The official pages below were checked on 2 November 2026.
- Schengen visa general information (fee table, payment) Current information and application (service fee) Schengen visa FAQ
Elite Leader Consultancy · last official check: November 2, 2026
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