European Immigration NEWS!

Belgium
14th of March, 2013
Change in Visa fees from 14 March, 2013

Please be informed that w.e.f. Thursday 14 March, 2013 the Visa Fee & the Legalization fee will be revised due to change in exchange rate

For more details, click here

Spain
14th of January, 2013
Spain opens doors for investment based residency

Spain has opened its doors to investors from India under "Non-Lucrative Residence Visa for Spain", where in those investing INR 1,00,00,000/- in buying a house will be offered permanent residency without employment.

For more details, click here

Belgium
27th of September, 2012
Belgium revises visa fee for applicants w.e.f. 28th of September

Please be informed that w.e.f. Friday 28 September, 12 the Visa Fee & the Legalization fee will be revised due to change in exchange rate. The new fees will be as follows:

VISA FEES
VISA TYPE A, B, C (short stay Schengen Visa) 60€ 4080 INR
VISA TYPE A, B, C (short stay Schengen Visa for children between 06-12 years of age) 35€ 2380 INR
VISA TYPE D (long stay national visa) 180€ 12240 INR
 
LEGALIZATION
Legalization 15€ 1020 INR
 
VFS Service Charges
Application (short stay & long stay)   618 INR
Legalization   190 INR

For more information, kindly call at 0172-2621090 or send mail at info@sundlassconsultants.com


Germany
20th of September, 2012
Germany restricts Non Interview Applications

As per the recent instruction received from the consulate general of the Federal Republic of Germany –Chennai due to unavoidable circumstances applications processed under Non interview modes have been limited until further notification.

For more information, kindly call at 0172-2621090 or send mail at info@sundlassconsultants.com

Germany Visa
18th of July, 2012
Change in Visa fee w.e.f 17 April 2012

This is to inform you that visa fees have been revised for Germany. The new visa fees will be effective from 17 July, 2012, Tuesday.

Schengen-Visa (adult) 4100, - INR
Schengen Visa (child) 2400, - INR
National-Visa (child) 2,100, - INR

Visa Fees

TThe visa fee for the applicable visa type is listed in the table below. The fee mentioned is applicable per applicant.

Visa Category Visa Fee in Euros
(Adult)
Visa Fee in Euros
(Child)
Visa Fee in INR
(Adult)
Visa Fee in INR
(Child)
Short term (including Tourism & Visit to Family and Friends) Business, Transit. 60 35 (No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age)  4100 2400 for the children between the age of 6 to 12 yrs ( No visa fee is charged for children below 6 years of age)

VFS Service charge:

Applicants will be charged Rs.652 (inclusive of taxes) per application. VFS logistic fees are payable in cash.

Please Note:

  • The applicable visa fee in Indian Rupees is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice
  • The visa fee for applicants applying in North India is payable by a bank draft in favor of. “The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, New Delhi”.
  • There is an optional courier facility available at Rs.255 (inclusive of taxes) per passport.
  • VFS Charges (Logistics, courier, bank handling) are non-refundable.
  • Alternate option for payment of visa fees is available at the centre at a service charge of Rs.57 (inclusive of taxes) per application.

  • A VFS logistic fee of Rs.353 (inclusive of taxes) will be charged per application for submission of passport for National Visa issuance. This service is only available at VFS Germany Centre, New Delhi.

This is an optional service. Please read the SMS Service Disclaimer carefully before applying for this service.

Note: Exemption of visa fee for a child is only applicable in the case of Short Term category, if the child's age is less than 6 years.


Belgium Visa
5th of June 2012
Notice for applicants applying for Belgium visa at New Delhi:

Visa applicants applying for Belgium visa at New Delhi are advised to submit their applications 03 weeks before the scheduled date of departure from India. Application of any category which has a gap of less than 05 working days between submission and travel dates will not be accepted.

Please get in touch with the VFS Belgium Visa helpline no.011-41608607 from 9am to 4pm (Monday to Friday) for further information.


Belgium Immigration

20th of May 2012
Change in Visa fees from 31 May, 12

Please be informed that w.e.f. Thursday 31 May, 12 the Visa Fee & the Legalization fee will be revised due to change in exchange rate. The new fees will be as follows:

VISA FEES
VISA TYPE A, B, C (short stay Schengen Visa) 60€ 4140 INR
VISA TYPE A, B, C (short s tay Schengen Visa for children between 06-12 years of age) 35€ 2415 INR
VISA TYPE D (long stay national visa) 180€ 12420 INR
LEGALIZATION
Legalization 15€ 1035 INR
VFS Service Charges
Application (short stay & long stay)   607 INR
Legalization   187 INR