Consular fee tables published on 11 July confirm that, from this week, Spain will charge €45 for Schengen type-C visas issued to children between six and twelve years old—half the adult tariff of €90 introduced EU-wide in 2024. The adjustment brings Spain into line with Regulation (EU) 2019/1155, which allows member states to apply a reduced rate for minors. Until now, several Spanish posts abroad had been charging the full adult fee due to delays in updating their payment systems, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Travel-management companies note that family travel from emerging markets such as India and South Africa often hinges on overall visa costs; the lower fee could stimulate bookings for the shoulder season after the summer rush. Airlines serving Spain’s secondary airports, including Málaga-Costa del Sol and Alicante-Elche, have already reported a 12 % increase in family bookings for September half-term breaks. Parents should be aware that the reduced rate applies only to short-stay visas of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. National long-stay (D) visas, including student and digital-nomad permits, retain their separate pricing shown in each consulate’s schedule of fees. Consulates have been instructed to refund overpayments automatically for applications lodged after 11 July that were mistakenly charged €90, although processing times may be affected while payment systems are reconfigured.
Source: Policía Nacional – Fee Schedule
