Indicative costs for a single applicant:
- Application fee: €75–€2,000 depending on permit type
- Lawyer / consultant: €1,500–€5,000
- Apostille / translations: €200–€500
- Health insurance (annual): €400–€1,500
Timelines
- Digital nomad: 4–6 weeks at consulate, then 2–3 months for residence card.
- Golden visa: depends on the ministry’s queue; there is no fixed timeline.
- Student: 4–8 weeks at consulate.