Costs and timeline

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: 3–8 months end-to-end.
• Student: 4–8 weeks at consulate.

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