The Regulation EU 2019/1155 amended Regulation EC No. 810/2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas which will start to apply on 2 February 2020.
Please refer to the new text, the Embassy would like to draw your attention to the following issues:
1. Timeframe for application for visas
Applications shall be lodged no more than 6 months before the start of the intended visit, (for seafarers no more than nine months), and, no later than 15 calendar days before the date.
Applications may be lodged by the applicant, by an accredited commercial intermediary, by a professional, cultural, sports or educational association or institution in behalf of its member.
2. Visa fee
The cost for visa applications will increase from 60 to 80 EUR for applicants over 12 years old, and from 35 to 40 EUR for applicants between 6 years old and below 12 years old.