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New biometric age requirement for long-stay visa applications

9/1/2026

From 1 September 2026, the minimum age for fingerprint collection for long-stay visa (Category D) applications is reduced from 12 to 6 years old.

This means that children aged 6 and over must now provide their fingerprints as part of their visa application.

Children aged 6 and over must attend the appointment in person to have their fingerprints collected.

If you are applying as a family, please make sure that all children aged 6 and over attend the appointment. Plan accordingly when booking your appointment to ensure that all applicants can meet the new biometric requirements.

Germany removes airport transit visa requirement for Indian nationals

6/3/2026

Effective 3 June 2026, Indian nationals no longer require an airport transit visa to enter the international transit area of a German airport during a stopover or connecting flight.

This decision follows Federal Chancellor Merz’s visit to India in January 2026 and underscores the German Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening German-Indian relations, facilitating travel between the two countries, and supporting closer economic ties.

Increase of short-stay Schengen visa fees

6/7/2024

As per Commission Delegated Regulation 2024/1415 amending Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 as regards the amount of visa fees, Schengen visa fees will increase from 80 EUR to 90 EUR for short-stay visas for adults and from 40 to 45 EUR for short-stay visas for children from 6 to 12 years.

The new visa fee will come into force on 11 June 2024.