Where do UAE residents apply for a France Schengen visa?

All UAE residents, including those living in Dubai and Sharjah, submit their application at the VFS Global centre in Abu Dhabi, at The Mall, World Trade Center. The French Consulate General in Dubai has had no visa section since 2019.

How much does it cost?

The visa fee is paid in UAE dirhams at the centre, and VFS Global charges a service fee of €30.33, paid online when you book. VisaQube costs AED 250 per person and is separate.

Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?

No. A Flight Reservation is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is decided.

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🇫🇷 France Schengen visa from the UAE: document checklist

What France asks UAE residents to bring for a short-stay (tourist or family visit) Schengen visa, in plain English, with where to apply and when.

Where to apply. All UAE residents, including Dubai and Sharjah, submit at the VFS Global centre in Abu Dhabi: Level B2, The Mall, World Trade Center, Khalifa Bin Zayed The 1st Street (Airport Road). The French Consulate General in Dubai has had no visa section since 2019.

How. Fill in your application on France-Visas first, then book your VFS appointment online. Each applicant needs their own appointment.

When. Book at least 3 months before you travel. You cannot apply more than 6 months before departure. Allow at least 15 days for processing; there is no express service.

Fees. The visa fee is paid in AED at the centre. The VFS service fee of €30.33 is paid online when you book and is not refundable.

The France checklist for UAE residents

1. Application

1.1Completed France-Visas application formFill it in online on france-visas.gouv.fr, print the receipt and the form, and sign it.
1.2VFS appointment confirmationBook online at VFS Global Abu Dhabi, print the confirmation letter and bring it. Every applicant needs their own appointment.
1.3Passport, plus copiesValid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, issued in the last 10 years, with 2 blank pages. Bring copies of the data page and previous Schengen visas.
1.4Two recent photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cmWhite background, taken in the last 6 months.
1.5UAE residence visa and Emirates IDCopies of both, valid well beyond your return date.

2. Your trip

2.1Flight ReservationReturn reservation matching your travel dates.
2.2Accommodation for the whole stayHotel bookings for every night, or an invitation from your host in France.
2.3Travel medical insuranceAt least €30,000 cover, valid in all Schengen states for your whole stay.
2.4Day-by-day itineraryYour route through France, matching your flights and hotels.

3. Money and ties

3.1Bank statements, last 3 to 6 monthsStamped by the bank, showing your salary and enough funds for the trip.
3.2Employer NOC and salary certificateFor employees: on company letterhead, signed and stamped, with your approved leave dates.
3.3Trade licence and company bank statementsFor business owners.
3.4Cover letterPurpose, dates, who pays and your ties to the UAE.

Source: France-Visas, United Arab Emirates. France-Visas shows your exact document list when you complete your application, so always check it before your appointment.

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Common questions

Where do UAE residents apply for a France Schengen visa?: All UAE residents, including those living in Dubai and Sharjah, submit their application at the VFS Global centre in Abu Dhabi, at The Mall, World Trade Center. The French Consulate General in Dubai has had no visa section since 2019.
When should I apply for a France visa from the UAE?: France-Visas advises booking a short-stay appointment at least 3 months before you travel. You cannot apply more than 6 months before your departure, and you should allow at least 15 days for processing.
How much does it cost?: The visa fee is paid in UAE dirhams at the centre, and VFS Global charges a service fee of €30.33, paid online when you book. VisaQube costs AED 250 per person and is separate.
Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?: No. A Flight Reservation is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is decided.

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