How do I get a Germany Schengen visa from the UAE?

You apply yourself, in your own name, through the official channel for Germany in the UAE, with the documents listed above. Visa fees are paid in cash (AED) at VFS. Processing takes up to 15 days.

How much medical insurance do I need?

Medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 of cover including repatriation.

Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?

No. A flight reservation with a real, verifiable booking reference is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is approved.

How do I get an appointment?

Join the waitlist in your own account on the official visa-centre portal, enter your details exactly as in your passport, and watch your email and SMS. Nobody can guarantee a slot.

How much does VisaQube cost?

AED 250 per person, with 20% off the total for 3 or more applicants. Consulate and visa-centre fees are separate and paid to them directly.

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🇩🇪 Germany Schengen visa from the UAE: document checklist

Everything Germany asks UAE residents to bring for a short-stay (tourist or family visit) Schengen visa, in plain English and in the official order.

Application form. Fill in the form online with VIDEX, Germany’s free official tool, then print, sign and bring it. A paper form is also accepted. Official form website.

Good to know. Visa fees are paid in cash (AED) at VFS. Processing takes up to 15 days.

The Germany checklist

1Application formFill it in online at VIDEX (free) or on paper, in English or German, then sign and date it. For a child under 18, both parents sign.
2Passport and UAE residence permitPassport valid at least 3 months after the visa you request ends, signed, issued in the last 10 years, with 2 free visa pages; bring your previous passport if you have one. Your UAE residence permit must also be valid at least 3 months after the visa ends.
3Two recent biometric photos (3.5 x 4.5 cm)No older than 6 months, white background, face filling 70–80% of the photo, eyes and features clearly visible. Head coverings only for religious reasons.
4PhotocopiesOne copy each of: passport data pages, the signed signature page, your UAE residence permit, and previous Schengen visas. GCC nationals add a copy of their Emirates ID.
5Overseas medical insuranceValid for the whole visa period and all Schengen countries, at least €30,000 including repatriation. Insurance that comes with a credit card is not accepted. The cover must be stated on the policy or a confirmation letter.
6Travel itinerary with hotel and flight reservationsExisting hotel bookings with full address (name, street, city, postcode, contact details, booking reference), plus your flight reservation.
7Letter from your employer or sponsor (NOL)Company name, address and phone, your position, start date, salary, leave dates with the date you resume work, and the purpose of travel. Investors or partners add a trade licence copy. Dependents attach the sponsor’s passport and residence permit copies.
8Children under 18 (if applicable)Proof of parenthood (birth certificate, adoption or custody papers) translated into German or English, plus a letter of consent from the parents with their passport and residence visa copies.
9Proof of your financial means in the UAEPersonal bank statements for at least the last 3 months, and any property or assets.

Source: Schengen Visa – Tourism, German Consulate General Dubai (leaflet dated 29 November 2023). Lists change, so check the official page before you apply.

Get your Germany pack ready

VisaQube turns this list into your own pack: a personal checklist, letters ready to sign (NOC, salary certificate, cover letter), a Flight Reservation and a day-by-day itinerary, all with the same names and dates. You still apply yourself, in your own name.

AED 250 per person, 20% off for 3 or more applicants.

Start your Germany application

Common questions

How do I get a Germany Schengen visa from the UAE?: You apply yourself, in your own name, through the official channel for Germany in the UAE, with the documents listed above. Visa fees are paid in cash (AED) at VFS. Processing takes up to 15 days.
How much medical insurance do I need?: Medical insurance valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay, with at least €30,000 of cover including repatriation.
Do I need to buy a flight ticket before applying?: No. A flight reservation with a real, verifiable booking reference is enough. Avoid paying for a full ticket before your visa is approved.
How do I get an appointment?: Join the waitlist in your own account on the official visa-centre portal, enter your details exactly as in your passport, and watch your email and SMS. Nobody can guarantee a slot.
How much does VisaQube cost?: AED 250 per person, with 20% off the total for 3 or more applicants. Consulate and visa-centre fees are separate and paid to them directly.

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