HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA IN ABU DHABI AND DUBAI AND WHERE TO APPLY?

The United Arab Emirates remains one of the most popular tourist and commercial venues in the world. Its citizens were among the most seasoned visitors in the world.
The United Arab Emirates has been among the top 15 nations whose citizens applied for a Schengen residency visa the most in 2017.

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In 2017, roughly 267K UAE nationals applied for a Schengen visa, and according to European Commission. Since May 2015, UAE ex-pats have not needed a visa to enter any of the Schengen nations, the number of people who have visited the area has increased dramatically.
Kindly take this into consideration: (Starting January 1, 2021, before travelling to Europe citizens of the United Arab Emirates will have to apply for an ETIAS visa in order to enter the country).

WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO UAE CITIZENS NEED TO ENTER EUROPE?

Even though UAE expatriates do not require a Schengen visa to enter the Schengen Area, they would still be required to provide certain papers at the port of entry. The border guard will be the one to make the final decision on if they are admitted.

The following are the papers:
  • The UAE issues passports and travel documents. It must be accessible for three months further than the duration of their expected stay in Europe.
  • There is evidence that their visit was for a specific cause.
  • They must show that they will have the financial means to pay for their Schengen residence.
  • They must show that they will have the financial means to pay for their Schengen residence.

The European countries that do not necessitate a Schengen visa are Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR A SCHENGEN VISA IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES?

All residents of the UAE's seven emirates who do not have a UAE nationality and do not fall into one of the Schengen visa-free categories, on the other side, will be required to get a visa. Please consult the list of nationalities that require a Schengen Visa to discover if you require one.

Applicants for a Schengen Visa in the UAE must fall into one of the following areas:

UAE expatriates who have recently been denied visa-free admission to the Schengen region.

Foreigners holding a partial or total residency permit in the UAE who: are nationals of a country that has visa-free agreements with Schengen but has been denied visa-free admission to Europe or are residents of any country that does not have a visa-free agreement with the Schengen nations.

PREREQUISITES FOR APPLYING FOR A SCHENGEN VISA FOR UAE CITIZENS:

When seeking a short-term Schengen visa in the United Arab Emirates, you'll need the following papers:

Fill out the form: It should be filled out with accurate and truthful information. Make two copies of the document and sign both of them when you're through.

A valid passport is required: It must be less than ten years old and legitimate for at least three months after the claimant's anticipated departure date from the Schengen Zone.

According to Schengen rules, two images must have been shot within the past three months.

Proof of UAE residency permit: The residence permit must be valid for at least three months beyond the planned travel date from the Schengen region.

Itinerary for a flight: A document proving that you have booked a flight from the UAE to the Schengen Zone and return on the precise dates you want to enter and exit the Schengen Zone.

An introductory letter: Please explain why you would want to travel to Europe, including which countries you would like to visit, how long you would like to stay, and other relevant information.

Proof of residence is a document that specifies where you will stay during your Schengen visit. A hotel booking, a rental contract, or a letter of greeting from the host of the household where you'll be staying are all examples of acceptable documentation.

The financial proof is required: PProof that you will be able to sustain yourself financially during your stay in the Schengen area. One of the foregoing is a possibility:

A bank account report proving that you have enough money in your account to cover the trip. Within the past three months, the declaration must have been made.

Sponsorship Letter - a letter from a third party confirming that they would monetarily sponsor your Schengen visit. To be valid, this statement must be accompanied by an income statement from the sponsorship that is no and over three months old.

A compilation of your bank statement and a sponsorship letter.

Europe Travel Insurance - A certificate proving that you have travel medical insurance for the whole Schengen area, with basic coverage of 30,000 euros in case of medical emergencies such as diseases, accidents, or even death evacuation.

When seeking a different Schengen visa type in the UAE, there are certain additional requirements:
  • Visa requirements for business.
  • Visa requirements for tourists.
  • Visa requirements for visitors.
  • Visa requirements for transit.
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