TL;DR
We surveyed UK Schengen visa services on 9 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 £143–£175 all-in, 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 9 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) | £143–£188 all-in | Included | Included | Included | £143–£188 |
| 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 £20–£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 number per destination with everything inside it, from £143 (Poland and Luxembourg, which take applications directly and have no centre fee) to £175 for most VFS-handled countries. 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 (£50) | Forms, document pack, appointment booking, support |
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 9 June 2026, findmyvisa's done-for-you service had the lowest published all-in price: £143–£175 depending on 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.