Europe Schengen Visa
Schengen Visa for UAE Residents
We at Alrehla Alfarida Travel and Tourism provide expert assistance to UAE residents getting a Schengen Visa. If you are a UAE resident planning to travel to one of the Schengen countries, we are pleased to assist you with the required documentation and how to fulfill the embassy requirements to get the highest approval chance.
Who should apply for Schengen visa from UAE?
- UAE residents with foreign nationality must apply for a Schengen Visa from UAE to travel to European countries under the Schengen area.
- UAE nationals need not apply for a Schengen visa for short-term visits from the UAE.
Schengen Tourist Visa Requirements for UAE Residents:
- Application form to be filled in and originally signed.
- Passport Photograph
- Recent passport-size pictures x2 (not older than 6 months) with white background, the photo must comply with EU recommendations.
- Original Passport
- The passport shall be valid for at least 90 days from the date of expiry of the requested visa.
- The passport shall contain two blank pages at least.
- Photocopy of the original Passport.
- UAE Residence Visa
- Valid three months beyond the intended date of departure from the territory of the Schengen Member States.
- Official Bank Statement
- Last three-month/six-month updated bank statement of the account.
- The Bank statement should be stamped by the bank.
- No-Objection Certificate originally signed/stamped.
- NOCs issued by the employer must be signed & stamped, including the complete name of the signatory, and position in the company.
- For BUSINESS OWNERS (Partner) /self-employed persons; Commercial Trade License is MANDATORY and the NOC is stamped & signed.
- Travel Medical Insurance
- A copy of the Tenancy Contract or Title deed. In case the applicant does not have a tenancy contract or is living in a shared accommodation, a letter of explanation is required.
- Return flight ticket reservation.
- Proof of accommodation/ Hotel Reservation.
- Travel Itinerary of the whole trip.
Common Challenges For UAE Residents Applying for Schengen Visa:
UAE residents applying for a Schengen visa frequently encounter challenges including documenting their UAE residency adequately, meeting stringent financial requirements, acquiring appropriate travel insurance, obtaining employer verification, articulating the purpose of their visit clearly, navigating the complexities of the application procedure, securing timely appointments, previous visa rejections, and addressing dependent arrangements. These hurdles necessitate thorough preparation and meticulous attention to detail to ensure a successful visa application process. Our expert team of agents at Travnook will assist you throughout the process solving these complexities until you get your final visa decision.
What does our services include with fees for Schengen Visa?
- Book the nearest appointment
- Fill out the application form from the embassy.
- Assist with the right NOC format
- Provide Ticket reservation
- Provide Hotel reservation
- Provide a Travel Insurance
- Create an itinerary trip plan
- Revise all the documentation in the correct order.
How long does it take to process Schengen visa from UAE?
The process usually varies from one nationality to another as well as the travel history of a person, it can go as little as a couple of days to three-four weeks.
