How to Apply for Schengen Visa from Dubai?

List of Schengen Countries

The following European Union countries are considered part of the Schengen area. If you know about Schengen Visa, you might be aware that this single visa is quite sufficient to travel to any of these countries and back:

Schengen Visa Types

1. Schengen Tourist Visa

2. Schengen Business Visa

If you’re visiting the Schengen area for business and not for pleasure, you might want to travel to more than one Schengen State (mention each state in your planned travel itinerary) to scope out business potentialities.

3. Limited Territorial Validity Visa

This visa allows you to travel only to one Schengen nation. You cannot enter any others. If you’re a business person with business only in one Schengen country, this is the visa you’ll need. You don’t want to be bothered with providing documents and itineraries for multiple entries. You want to visit one country and be done with it – so opt for the Limited Territorial Validity Visa.

4. Schengen Multiple-Entry Visa

• This visa is mainly for tourists who want to exit and enter the Schengen area multiple times within the visa validity period. Even with multiple entries, it is not possible to stay for more than 90 days in any Schengen territory. What you can do, however, is an exit and enter multiple times within a six month period, making sure your total time in the Schengen area is no more than 90 days.
• If you’re planning to visit not just one, but multiple Schengen countries, you’ll need to apply for your Schengen visa at the embassy or consulate of either:
• The main Schengen country you plan on visiting, where you’ll be spending most of your visa duration.
• Or, your first point of entry. If you plan on visiting several Schengen countries, make sure that you spend most of your visa duration in the main country of your choice, or spend your days equally among all the countries you visit.
• What you need to do is to decide where you want to go and which countries you want to visit, in order to be able to apply to the correct embassy in your application for a Schengen visa.

Schengen Visa Process from Dubai

Once you’ve determined which Schengen country or countries to visit, it’s time to execute the following steps to obtain the Schengen visa from Dubai:

• Visit any Rayna Tours office and fill out an application form for your Schengen visa.
• Rayna Tours will represent you at the right embassy, whether it’s in Dubai or in Abu Dhabi, and do all the needful.
• You’ll have to answer several personal questions that Rayna will ask you in lieu of the embassy. These questions will pertain to your background, whereabouts, and presence of criminal history, medical history, and purpose of your intended trip and so on. Provide firm and correct answers.
• The administration fee that you pay for your visa is the same amount, no matter for which Schengen nation’s visa you’re applying. At the same time, the visa fee is non-refundable, so get your application right the first time.
• You might need to visit the embassy with your Rayna Tours representative for your biometrics scan – fingerprints, digital photo and so on. Your job ends there. Rayna will collect the passport on your behalf and have it delivered to you. You can also keep a tab on your application by the visa status check Dubai.

Schengen Visa Requirements for UAE Residents

1. Completed application form, without errors or overwriting, and the visa fee. If you’re downloading your application form online, you can pay the visa fee online as well. Alternatively, you can pay it in cash at the application counter at the embassy.

2. Make sure your passport is valid for at least three to six months after your departure from the Schengen area.

3. Include both the original and photocopy of your passport in your documents. Your passport must have been issued, renewed or visa stamped within the last ten years to show continuity. Make sure that at least two consecutive blank pages are present.

4. Enclose both the original and copy of your Dubai residence visa. Make sure that your Dubai residence visa is valid for at least 3 months from your intended date of departure from the Schengen area.

5. Photocopies of previous Schengen visas, if you’ve traveled there before.

6. Single recent passport photo with white background, with your full face captured against the light background, as per international passport photo regulations

7. Return the ticket or copy of it for proof that you’ll be back home when you say you’ll be back. Book your flight in advance so you can show your proposed itinerary to the visa authorities. However, don’t actually pay for the tickets till your visa is in your hands.

8. Make sure you obtain relevant travel medical insurance that covers the entire period of your stay. The insurance must be valid for all Schengen States and should cover any medical expenses that might come up during your trip including emergency hospital treatment, or sudden death.

9. Also, enclose the travel visa insurance policy insurance of your travel back to the home country.

10. Enclose your confirmed flight tickets along with a detailed flight itinerary.

11. Also, attach your monthly payslips and bank statements for 6 months to show your financial capability. Your 6 monthly’ bank statement should show a sufficient current balance to cover all your travel expenses. In case your statements don’t indicate the presence of enough funds, you must show that you have the support of well-to-do friends within the Schengen zone via an “official affidavit of support”. Be sure to enclose this document along with your other docs if your funds are low.

12. Submit your income tax returns for 3 years along with your bank statements and payslips.

13. Obtain a letter from your employer stating your date of joining, current position and current cost to a company.

14. Provide a letter that clearly states the purpose of your travel, the amount of time you wish to spend traveling in the Schengen zone, and other relevant personal details.

15. Provide details of reserved accommodation at your proposed destination.

If you’re applying for the first time, make sure all your documents are in order. You want to make the right impression, which will ensure that subsequent visa applications from you will go smoothly. Also note that if the embassy informs Rayna Tours of a need for additional documents from your side, you need to be prepared to submit them, even if this delays your visa a little bit.

FAQs

1. Is it easy to get a Schengen Visa from Dubai?

Applying for a Schengen visa from Dubai is a hassle-free process if you are well-prepared with the right documents, application form and fees beforehand. Visa application might seem lengthy, but it can be done in the simplest steps through the right guidance. You can reach out to Rayna Tours who will contact the Embassy to apply and submit your form.

2. Which places can I travel with Schengen Visa?

Schengen Visa allows you to travel to the entire Schengen region. As per Schengen country list, there are 27 members that have signed the agreement.

3. How long does it take to get Schengen Visa?

The Schengen Visa processing time takes around 15 days. Depending on the type of visa and the kinds of documents that you have submitted, the period may extend up to 3 months.

4. What are the steps to get Schengen Visa from Dubai?

You have to fill out your application form, affix the supporting documents, pay a fee, and submit the form. Later, you will be invited to attend an interview at a consulate, embassy, or visa application center.

5. Can I visit Italy and Spain with the same Schengen Visa?

Yes, holders of Schengen visa can check out all the member countries in the Schengen area, including Italy, Spain, and Germany, within the validity of the visa. Make your trip more secure with the guide on the best places to visit in Spain.

6. What are the eligibility criteria for Schengen Visa from Dubai?

To get Schengen Visa from Dubai, the applicant must have a valid passport, sufficient financial funds, proof of accommodation, and travel insurance.

7. What is the Schengen Visa fee in Dubai?

The Schengen Visa costs AED 350 per adult.

Conclusion

The Schengen countries are the perfect escape destinations to escape to during the hot summer months in Dubai. The summer months are much cooler in Schengen countries. The land opens up to the skies and everything is green and verdant in Europe during summer. Apply for your Schengen visa from Dubai in an easy way and enjoy a three month holiday in any Schengen country of your choice, enjoying the summer as summer should be enjoyed!