The Portugal short-stay (Schengen) visa fee is fixed in euros by the European Union and collected in AED at VFS Global centres in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. For adults (12+ years), the fee is €90 (around AED 355–365 depending on exchange). For children aged 6–11 years, it is €45 (about AED 175–185). Children under 6 are exempt. In addition, VFS charges a service fee in AED, along with optional costs such as courier delivery, SMS alerts, or photocopying. Fees are non-refundable and must be paid at the time of submission.