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Short Description:<\/strong> Complete 2026 guide to Iceland\u2019s Schengen Type C Business visa: eligibility, documents, fees, timelines, work limits, refusals, and official rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Last Verified On:<\/strong> 2026-04-03<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Business<\/strong> is a short-term visa that allows certain non-EEA\/non-EFTA nationals to travel to Iceland and, usually, the wider Schengen Area for a business purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It exists to facilitate lawful short visits for activities such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Iceland, this visa is part of the Schengen visa system<\/strong>, not a residence permit system. Iceland applies the common Schengen short-stay rules even though it is not an EU Member State; it is part of the Schengen Area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iceland\u2019s system separates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your trip is short and genuinely business-related, the Type C business visa may be correct. If you plan to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n you likely need a residence permit<\/strong> or other national authorization instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common official and administrative names include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n People often call it an \u201cIceland business visa,\u201d but legally it is usually a Schengen short-stay visa processed for Iceland<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is generally suitable for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n People traveling to Iceland for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If they are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n But not if they intend to begin active long-term operations requiring residence or work authorization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If they are making a short visit for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n They may need a tourist\/visitor purpose<\/strong> rather than business if the trip is not genuinely business-related.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not<\/strong> a job-seeker visa. Attending interviews may be a grey area and can depend on the facts, but using a business visa to enter Iceland in order to seek work is risky if the documentation suggests employment intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable. If you will perform actual employment or labor in Iceland, you likely need a work\/residence permit<\/strong>, not a C visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable for long-term study. A separate study route is generally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not suitable for family reunion or relocation. They may visit short term, but this visa is not a family reunification permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official rules do not clearly create a general \u201cdigital nomad\u201d permission under this visa. Remote work while physically present in Iceland can be legally sensitive. Do not assume it is permitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These categories often require another visa type, additional authorization, or special scrutiny depending on the activity and whether payment\/work is involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A medical-visit purpose may be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n An airport transit or short-stay transit-related visa may be more appropriate depending on route and nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They may fall under official\/diplomatic arrangements, not the ordinary business category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For Iceland, a Type C business visa is generally used for short, temporary business-related visits such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa is generally not<\/strong> for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible only if tourism is incidental to the trip. If the true purpose is tourism, use the correct visitor purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, this is one of the core uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No. A business visitor is not the same as a worker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official Icelandic and Schengen short-stay sources do not clearly authorize broad remote work from Iceland on a business visa. This is a major grey area. If you intend to work remotely while staying in Iceland, verify directly with the relevant Icelandic authority\/mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not appropriate if it involves training through work or practical duties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only limited short activity may be possible if incidental and not the main purpose. This is not a study visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not appropriate if it amounts to labor or structured service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually not appropriate unless separately authorized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can require a different category or additional review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A medical purpose visa may be more suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the relevant transit route if transit is the real purpose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Entering to marry is legally sensitive. Short visits for a personal event may be possible, but using a business visa when the true reason is marriage\/family settlement is a mismatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Passive attendance is different from active religious work. The latter may need another route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not allowed under this visa as a residence pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Short exploratory visits can fit. Actually moving to Iceland to run a business long term does not fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> Many refusals happen because applicants use a business category for activity that looks like employment, long-term residence, or vague \u201cremote work.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n There does not appear to be a separate Iceland-only \u201cC-Business subclass\u201d with a unique national permit ID published in the same way some countries label residence permit streams. It is best understood as a Schengen Type C visa with business as the declared purpose<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To qualify, an applicant generally must show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether you need this visa depends heavily on your nationality and sometimes your residence status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Check the Iceland Directorate of Immigration and Icelandic mission guidance, plus the general Schengen rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under Schengen rules, your passport generally must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n No general minimum age to apply, but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally not formal eligibility requirements<\/strong> for a business visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, your professional background may help show that the trip is credible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not always mandatory in every scenario, but for business visits it is often important to provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A job offer is not<\/strong> the basis for this visa. If you have a real employment offer in Iceland, you may need a work\/residence route instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only relevant if family members are also applying, or if a host relationship is used for accommodation\/support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not generally applicable unless attending a business training event or conference and using event registration as supporting evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No standard published investment threshold for this visa itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applicants must show sufficient funds for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exact practical expectations can vary by embassy and facts of case. If a host covers costs, documentary proof is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually required, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You may need evidence of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must meet Schengen health and admissibility standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A separate police certificate is not always a standard short-stay requirement in every post, but criminal\/security concerns can lead to refusal. Some applicants may be asked for additional documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Travel medical insurance is generally required and must meet Schengen minimum coverage requirements, including emergency medical care and repatriation, typically with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most applicants must provide biometrics unless exempt or previously enrolled and reusable under Schengen VIS rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You must show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is not a \u201cdual intent\u201d visa. Strong ties outside Iceland\/Schengen often help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you apply in a country where you are not a national, you may need proof of lawful residence there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not generally a pre-approval factor for a short-stay visa, but travelers must still comply with border and local laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not applicable for this visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very important. Document lists and appointment procedures may vary depending on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Warning:<\/strong> In some countries, Iceland may be represented by another Schengen state for visa processing. In those cases, procedure, appointment systems, and local document rules may differ.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Fee exemptions or reduced fees can apply in some categories under Schengen law, such as certain children or family members of EU\/EEA\/Swiss citizens. The exact applicability depends on facts and legal status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Example: saying \u201cbusiness meeting\u201d but submitting no company invitation, no employer letter, and a tourist-style itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Statements that are too weak, inconsistent, or suddenly inflated can trigger doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the applicant appears likely to overstay, refusal risk rises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Missing pages, unsigned forms, missing translations, inconsistent dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generic invitation with no names, no dates, no purpose details, or no company registration\/contact information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using business instead of work, medical, family visit, or tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Any previous overstay in Schengen can hurt credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Can lead to refusal or additional screening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Unclear routing, no accommodation, unrealistic meeting schedule, or \u201cmulti-country business\u201d with no real explanation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If the embassy cannot verify employer, inviter, bank statements, or event registration, refusal risk is high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expired soon, damaged, insufficient pages, or too old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wrong dates, wrong territory, inadequate coverage, or insurer not acceptable under Schengen rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where translations are required, poor or missing translations can delay or sink the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Contradictory answers, unclear purpose, inability to explain host relationship, or vague responses about funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If issued as a normal Schengen short-stay visa, it generally allows travel within the Schengen Area subject to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Family members can travel too, but each usually needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This visa does not create derivative dependent status in the long-term immigration sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Very limited. This is not designed for in-country transition to long-term status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No direct path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generally limited for short stays, but travelers must comply with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The visa sticker will show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period<\/strong> across the Schengen Area, not just Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The issuing authority decides based on the application and evidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Schengen short-stay calculation is based on actual days spent in the Schengen Area. The 90\/180 rule is rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is no general grace period allowing overstay after the authorized stay expires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overstaying can lead to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A short-stay visa is not \u201crenewed\u201d in the ordinary sense for ongoing stays. Exceptional extension requests, where legally possible, should be made before expiry and only on valid grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important distinction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A visa can be valid for a longer period than the actual number of stay days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Important:<\/strong> The exact checklist can vary by embassy, visa center, and nationality. Always use the checklist for the mission handling your case.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n For employees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For business owners\/self-employed applicants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For conference\/fair attendees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not usually central for this visa, but may help students who are traveling on behalf of a university or academic institution for a business-like event. If used, include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Needed if family members apply together or if a host is a relative:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A strong business invitation often includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additional sponsor documents may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Depending on the mission, you may be asked for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These vary by mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Official rules do not<\/strong> always require apostille for standard short-stay applications, but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do not assume. Check the mission-specific checklist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use the current Schengen\/Iceland mission photo requirements. Common issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Common Mistake:<\/strong> Submitting a conference registration and calling it a business trip, but forgetting the employer letter or host invitation that explains why you<\/em> need to attend.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Official Schengen\/Iceland guidance requires proof of sufficient means of subsistence<\/strong>, but the exact way this is assessed can vary. Some missions publish local benchmarks; others assess case by case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If no exact Iceland-specific daily amount is clearly published for your mission, do not guess. Show enough funds to credibly cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Possible payers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Often recent statements from the last 3 to 6 months<\/strong> are preferred, but this can vary by mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No universal \u201cseasoning\u201d rule is officially published for this visa category, but sudden unexplained large deposits can raise concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Officially, funds must be credible and accessible. In practice, stronger cases usually show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schengen visa fees are harmonized at the EU\/Schengen level, but exemptions and local collection methods apply. Fees can change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As of the latest Schengen framework, adults generally pay a standard short-stay visa fee, with reduced or exempt fees for some children and certain categories. Because fee updates occur, always check the current official fee page for the mission handling your file.<\/p>\n\n\n\nVisa Snapshot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nItem<\/th>\n Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Country<\/td>\n Iceland<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa name<\/td>\n Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) – Business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Visa short name<\/td>\n C-Business<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Category<\/td>\n Short-stay Schengen visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Main purpose<\/td>\n Business visits such as meetings, negotiations, conferences, fairs, and other short business-related activities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Typical applicant<\/td>\n Non-visa-exempt business traveler visiting Iceland for up to 90 days in any 180-day period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Validity<\/td>\n As stated on visa sticker; may be issued for single, double, or multiple entry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Stay duration<\/td>\n Usually up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Entries allowed<\/td>\n Single, double, or multiple entry depending on decision<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Extension possible?<\/td>\n Limited; only in exceptional cases under Schengen rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Work allowed?<\/td>\n No, not for taking employment in Iceland; limited business visitor activities only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Study allowed?<\/td>\n Limited; short non-degree activities may be possible if consistent with visa purpose, but this is not a study visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Family allowed?<\/td>\n Yes, but each traveler generally needs their own visa\/application if required<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n PR path?<\/td>\n No direct path<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Citizenship path?<\/td>\n No direct path; only indirect if the person later qualifies under a separate long-term residence route<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n \n
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How it fits into Iceland\u2019s immigration system<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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2. Who should apply for this visa?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Ideal applicants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Business visitors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Founders and entrepreneurs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Investors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Usually not suitable for these groups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tourists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Job seekers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employees taking up work in Iceland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Spouses\/partners and children joining family<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Digital nomads \/ remote workers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteers, interns, artists, athletes, religious workers, journalists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Transit passengers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Diplomatic\/official travelers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. What is this visa used for?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Permitted purposes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Prohibited or risky uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Specific confusion points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Tourism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Meetings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Remote work<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Internship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Volunteering<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Paid performance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Journalism<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Medical treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Transit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Marriage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Religious activity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Long-term residence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Family reunion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Investment\/business setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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4. Official visa classification and naming<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nLabel<\/th>\n Meaning<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Type C<\/td>\n Short-stay Schengen visa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Schengen visa<\/td>\n Common visa framework for short stays in the Schengen Area<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business visa<\/td>\n Purpose-based label for a business-related short stay<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Uniform visa<\/td>\n Standard Schengen short-stay visa valid in Schengen states, subject to conditions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Related categories people confuse it with<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Eligibility criteria<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Core eligibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nationality rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Passport validity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Age<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Education, language, work experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sponsorship \/ invitation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Job offer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Points requirement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Relationship proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Admission letter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Business\/investment thresholds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Maintenance funds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Accommodation proof<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Onward travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Character \/ criminal record<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Insurance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Biometrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Intent requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Residency outside destination country<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Local registration rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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6. Who is NOT eligible \/ common refusal triggers<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Frequent refusal triggers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mismatch between purpose and documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Insufficient funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Weak ties to home country<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Incomplete application<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Poor invitation letters<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wrong visa class<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Prior overstays<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Criminal\/security concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Suspicious itinerary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Unverifiable documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Passport issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Insurance issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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7. Benefits of this visa<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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10. Complete document checklist<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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A. Core documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nDocument<\/th>\n What it is<\/th>\n Why needed<\/th>\n Common mistakes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application form<\/td>\n Official Schengen visa form<\/td>\n Starts the application<\/td>\n Missing signatures, inconsistent dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Passport<\/td>\n Current travel document<\/td>\n Identity and travel authorization<\/td>\n Not enough validity, damaged passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Photo<\/td>\n Schengen-format visa photos<\/td>\n Identification<\/td>\n Wrong size\/background\/age of photo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Purpose evidence<\/td>\n Invitation, event proof, employer letter<\/td>\n Shows business purpose<\/td>\n Vague or contradictory documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel insurance<\/td>\n Schengen-compliant medical insurance<\/td>\n Mandatory protection<\/td>\n Wrong coverage or dates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fee payment proof<\/td>\n Receipt where applicable<\/td>\n Administrative requirement<\/td>\n Wrong fee category<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n B. Identity\/travel documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n \nCost item<\/th>\n Notes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Visa application fee<\/td>\n Standard Schengen short-stay fee unless exempt\/reduced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Service provider fee<\/td>\n If an external visa center is used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Biometrics fee<\/td>\n Usually included in visa handling, but service charges may apply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel insurance<\/td>\n Separate private cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Courier fee<\/td>\n Optional or location-specific<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Translation\/notarization<\/td>\n Varies by country<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Document photocopy\/printing<\/td>\n Small but common extra cost<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Travel to appointment<\/td>\n Applicant-borne<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Reapplication cost<\/td>\n New fee usually applies after refusal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n