Schengen Visa

The qualified visa team at SchengenVisa.ae will help you with proficient visa services to enter the Schengen Zone. The Schengen area is one the largest free-travel zones in the world and consists of 26 European nations including France, Greece, Italy, Germany, etc. Accordingly, with your Schengen visa, you will be able to travel to any of the 22 countries included in the European Union (EU), besides the four member countries of EFTA (European Free Trade Association), such as Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.

Depending on the nature of your visit, our knowledgeable visa agent will offer genuine advice and guidance to help you pick the right visa according to your individual circumstances. A tourist visa may be ideal for a holiday in the Schengen area or even to visit your friends or relatives settled here. Now, if you need a Schengen visa for official purpose, we can help you obtain a business visa. There is also a multiple-entry visa in case you have to make multiple visits to the Schengen zone during the visa’s validity period.

So, don’t worry if you find the Schengen visa application procedures cumbersome! Simply get in touch with our visa specialists with in-depth knowledge in the field. They will guide you in every step, right from the initial inquiry to the prompt approval of your Schengen visa.

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Visa Services	Processing Days	Schengen Visa Fees
Schengen Visa Assistance + Appointment	10-15 Working Days	1000 AED

How to Apply for Schengen Visa from Dubai

Schengen Visa Application Steps

Step 1: Choose the Right Visa

Depending on the purpose of your Schengen visit, you can select from Schengen Tourist Visa or Schengen Business Visa.

Step 2: Gather Essential Documents

You will need the following documents for processing of Schengen visa. You can mail these to info@schengenvisa.ae. But, make sure that you courier your original passport or drop it off to us directly in person.

Completed and signed Schengen visa application form
Applicant’s original passport that is valid for at least three months from the date you plan to return from the Schengen area
Two recent passport-size photographs taken within three months
Letter of invitation letter from friends or family
Accommodation details, as well as a detailed itinerary that covers accommodation, and flight information
Bank statement from the previous three months to ensure that you have enough funds to support your Schengen trip
International travel insurance

Step 3: Payment of the Visa Fee

Once you have compiled all the necessary documents, the next step is to make a visa payment using your convenient mode via credit card, debit card, or bank transfer.

Step 4: Visa Processing

After we receive all your valid documents, our experts will verify them before you attend the interview. On the same day of the interview, there will be a biometric scan, which is mainly undertaken for your digital photograph, fingerprints, etc.

Step 5: Receive Your Visa

It takes three to four working days for your Schengen visa to be processed. Once your visa is approved, we will inform you via your registered email.

Documents Required for Schengen Visa

A Schengen visa allows you the flexibility to visit all the European countries that belong to the Schengen Zone. Emiratis do not need a pre-approved visa to enter the Schengen Zone. But if you are a UAE resident not eligible for any Schengen visa exemption, you can apply for a Schengen visa from the embassy or visa center of the country you want to visit. Here are the documents that you need to submit while applying for a Schengen visa from the UAE:

Fully completed and signed Schengen visa application form
Two recent passport-size photographs (not older than 3 months)
Original passport with at least 3 months validity from the date of returning from the Schengen Zone (the passport should not be more than 10 years old)
Proof of accommodation: a hotel or hostel booking, a rental agreement, or an invitation letter from a host (a friend or family member)
Round-trip itinerary, including details like flight numbers, dates, and time
Proof of financial means: a bank account statement from the last 3 months, a sponsorship letter from the host who would be supporting you financially during your trip, or a combination of both
Travel insurance with a minimum of 30,000 Euros coverage
Proof of visa fee payment

FAQs

Do UAE residents need Schengen visa?

The answer to the question will depend on your nationality. If you are a UAE resident who belongs to one of the Schengen visa exempt countries, you will be eligible for visa on arrival even if you are visiting from the UAE. But citizens of all other countries need to apply for a Schengen visa before visiting one of the countries in the zone. If you are a UAE resident, you can apply for the visa in the country. There is no need to visit your home country to apply for a Schengen tourist visa.

How to apply for a Schengen visa?

The Schengen visit visa application process can be long and time consuming. Rather than doing it on your own and making errors which will delay the process more, you can get in touch with us. Schengenvisa.ae is a portal which will help you at every stage of the Schengen visa process. You can send in your query at info@schengenvisa.ae. You can also get in touch with us at +971 42087545. You can send us a message on Whatsapp at +971 42087545, and we will get back to you.

Who needs to apply for a Schengen visa?

Anyone who belongs to a country that has not signed a visa-waiver with the Schengen zone will have to get a Schengen tourist visa. Citizens of most non-European nations, except the USA, Japan, Canada, Brazil, Australia, and Mexico, need to get a Schengen visa for visiting any of the 27 Schengen countries.

How much is the Schengen visa fee from UAE?

The cost of a Schengen visit visa from UAE is AED 1000.

How long is a Schengen visa valid?

The Schengen visa lets you explore the Schengen zone for 90 days (about 3 months) within a 180-day period.

Can I leave the Schengen area and return with the same Schengen visa?

This will depend on whether you have a single-entry or multiple-entry Schengen visa. The single-entry Schengen visa expires the moment you step out of the Schengen zone. You will have to apply for a new Schengen visit visa if you want to enter the Schengen zone again. In case you have a multiple-entry visa, you can enter the Schengen area again with the same Schengen visa if it is valid.

How to extend a Schengen visa while in Europe?

A Schengen visa cannot be extended while you are in Europe. You will have to exit the country and apply for a new Schengen visa to visit the Schengen zone again. However, Schengen visa extension does happen in exceptional cases like force majeure (natural disasters), professional reasons, and humanitarian reasons.