TL;DR
We surveyed UK Schengen visa services on 24 June 2026 and compared their published prices against what an applicant actually pays in total. Most advertise a service fee only (£120–£145), with the €90 consulate fee, the visa-centre fee and insurance charged on top, real totals of roughly £221–£331 per adult. Our done-for-you service is a flat £199 all-in for any country, everything included, the lowest published all-in price among the services we surveyed. The comparison below is dated, linked to every source, and the methodology is stated in full.
How we compared (methodology)
- We checked each provider's public pricing page on 24 June 2026 and recorded the price as published. Every figure links to its source so you can verify it, and prices may have changed since.
- "Estimated total" for competitors = their published service fee + the fixed €90 consulate fee (≈£81) + the visa-centre fee range they quote on their own site (or the typical UK range of £20–£45 where unstated). These are estimates; the arithmetic is shown so you can redo it.
- Our own figure is not an estimate, it is the actual all-in amount at checkout, computed per destination, after which we pay the consulate fee, the centre fee and your insurance on your behalf.
- Scope differs between providers, some offer appointment booking only, some full preparation. Compare what's included, not just the number.
The comparison
| Provider | Published price | Consulate fee (€90) | Centre fee | Insurance | Est. total, one adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| findmyvisa (this site) | £199 all-in | Included | Included | Included | £199 |
| Travel Visa Agency ↗ | £120 service fee | Extra | Extra | Extra | ~£241–£331 |
| Schengen Pro ↗ | £45 booking-only / £145 full application service | Extra | Extra | Extra | ~£246–£271 |
| Schengen Visa Agents ↗ | £120 per application + state fees | Extra | Extra | Extra | ~£221–£246 |
Why headline prices mislead
The advertised number is almost never what you pay. A "£120 service" really means £120 plus about £81 of consulate fee, plus a centre fee of up to £45 (their own sites quote up to £130 for some destinations), plus insurance. That's how a "£120" service quietly becomes £250+.
The fix is simple: always ask for the all-in total. It's also why we price the other way round, one flat number for every destination with everything inside it: £199 all-in, whichever country you apply to. The full per-country list is on the Schengen hub, and you can break any destination down with the cost calculator.
What's actually inside our all-in price
| Inside the price | What it is |
|---|---|
| €90 consulate fee (≈£81) | Fixed EU-wide; paid by us, for you |
| Visa-centre fee (£0–£45) | VFS/TLScontact/BLS/GVC handling; paid by us, for you |
| Travel insurance | Mandatory ≥€30,000 cover; arranged and paid by us |
| Our preparation service | Forms, document pack, appointment booking, support; included in the one price |
You attend the biometrics appointment in person, that's a legal requirement no provider can do for you, and the consulate alone decides the outcome. We don't and can't guarantee approval, and neither can anyone else: see Schengen visa fees explained and what to do if you're refused.
If you'd rather do it yourself
You don't need any paid service to get a Schengen visa. The DIY route costs roughly £113–£140 per adult (consulate fee + centre fee + insurance) and our free guides cover the whole process: the document checklist, which country to apply to, and the 90/180-day rule calculator. The paid service exists for when you'd rather hand the whole thing over.
Sources
- [1]travelvisaagency.co.ukhttps://www.travelvisaagency.co.uk/visa-services-schengen-area
- [2]schengenpro.co.ukhttps://schengenpro.co.uk/
- [3]schengenvisaagents.comhttps://www.schengenvisaagents.com/
- [4]home-affairs.ec.europa.euhttps://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en
Common questions
- 01
What is the cheapest Schengen visa service in the UK?
Of the UK Schengen visa services we surveyed on 24 June 2026, findmyvisa's done-for-you service had the lowest published all-in price: one flat £199 for any destination, with the €90 consulate fee, the visa-centre fee and travel insurance all included. Competitors' headline fees of £120–£145 exclude those costs, putting their estimated real totals at roughly £221–£331 per adult.
- 02
Why do Schengen visa agencies' headline prices mislead?
Most agencies advertise only their service fee. The €90 consulate fee (about £81), the visa application centre's fee (typically £20–£45 in the UK) and mandatory travel insurance are then paid separately by you on top, often adding £110–£140 to the advertised number. Always compare the all-in total, not the headline.
- 03
How much does a Schengen visa really cost from the UK in 2026?
Doing it yourself: the fixed €90 consulate fee (about £81), plus the visa-centre service fee (typically £20–£45, zero for Poland and Luxembourg which take applications directly), plus mandatory travel insurance from about £10, roughly £113–£140 per adult. Using a service adds that provider's fee on top, unless it's an all-in price that already includes everything.
- 04
Can any service make the €90 Schengen consulate fee cheaper?
No. The €90 consulate fee is fixed by EU rules and is the same for everyone, no agency, including us, can reduce it. A service can only save you money on its own fee, and save you time and refusal risk on the application itself. Treat any 'discounted consulate fee' claim as a red flag.
- 05
Is a done-for-you Schengen visa service worth it?
It depends on what your time and the trip are worth. A refusal costs you the consulate fee, the centre fee and often non-refundable bookings. A done-for-you service prepares the forms and document pack to the consulate's requirements, books the appointment and pays the fees on your behalf, you only attend biometrics. No service can guarantee approval; the consulate alone decides.