EU states cash in €157m in fees for rejected visas

AI justification

EU visa fee policy disproportionately harms Global South applicants through non-refundable fees and high rejection rates. | The EU's visa fee policy generates revenue but disproportionately harms applicants from developing countries through non-refundable fees and high rejection rates. While the fee increase may support administrative efficiency, the financial burden on rejected applicants—particularly in Africa—undermines equity and human rights, creating a net negative ethical outcome.