The European Union Ambassador to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman, Christophe Varno, confirmed; No increase in fees will be imposed on Bahraini citizens, as they will be able to obtain multiple-entry Schengen visas for a period of five years without paying any additional amounts – according to the “SchengenVisaInfo” website, which specializes in visa and tourism news in Europe.
The European Union introduced a decision to grant a Schengen visa to citizens of Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Oman for a period of five years upon their first application, as of last week. The decision includes all Bahrainis, whether they are applying for a visa for the first time (who have not obtained a Schengen visa before). Or people who have previously obtained a visa, regardless of its validity.
According to current rules, Bahraini, Saudi, and Omani citizens must pay a visa fee of 80 euros when submitting their applications, and a reduced fee of 40 euros for children between six and 12 years old. For children under the age of six, they are exempt. Who pays the visa fees?
The European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman, Christophe Varno, stated: This development will facilitate travel and strengthen strong relations between the European Union and these three countries.
Bahraini, Saudi and Omani citizens can enter the Schengen Area several times throughout the year, but they must adhere to the 180/90 residency rules, which means they cannot stay in the Schengen Area for more than 3 months within a six-month period.
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