When my wife used do need these things she got a couple from different Embassies and I never paid for them.Originally Posted by Ji&Ma
Hi Arthur - been looking at that link from Rusty and on web of other embassy (Czech Republic) and it seems to me that you are right - Schengen visa should be free for spouse of EU citizen:
From the web of French Embassy (French visa fee) :
Visa application remain free of charge for some categories of applicants (children dependant, under the age of 21/spouses of European nationals) ONLY if the appropriate documentation* is provided when lodging the application.
From the web of Czech Embassy (Czech visa - spouse of EU citizen) :
FAMILY MEMBERS OF EU CITIZENS who require a visa
You can apply for a visa either in person at the Czech Embassy in London or by post. It takes about one week (maximum 14 days) to obtain a visa. It is free of charge. It is also possible to apply for a visa on arrival, at a border crossing point.
*Documentation = marriage certificate + leave to remain - requirement of both embassies...
Hope it helps
But I have heard that nowadays some of the Embassies are using VFS to manage their visa system, and they may try to charge an admin fee.
