Everyone wants to visit the Schengen countries. From the epic weather, cruising through the picturesque Seine River, and the multi-colored tulip fields of Amsterdam to drinks in renaissance art in Milan, the Schengen countries have everything to offer.Everyone wants to visit the Schengen countries. From the epic weather, cruising through the picturesque Seine River, and the multi-colored tulip fields of Amsterdam to drinks in renaissance art in Milan, the Schengen countries have everything to offer.The Schengen countries consist of 26 European countries. When you acquire the Schengen visa, it means you can tour all 26 states with one visa. Schengen visa may be available to you on arrival, depending on your country of origin.
The 26 Schengen countries are;
Countries eligible for the on-arrival Schengen visa include:
If you are a UAE citizen or if you hold a passport of any country listed above but reside in the UAE, then you are eligible for a Schengen on-arrival visa.
With this visa, you are allowed a stay for 90 days in any of the 26 Schengen states within duration of 180 days.
The Schengen visit visa is classified according to the purpose of one’s visit.Below are the types of Schengen Visit visas from Dubai:
Tourism
available to those traveling for leisure and tourism purposes
Business
available for business people and investors
Airport Transit
available if you have to stopover in any of the Schengen states on your way to another destination
Medical
for medical treatments or procedures
Cultural/Sports
for sportspeople or professionals in the sports field
The fastest and easiest way to get a Schengen visa from Dubai is by submitting the relevant documents to the selected Schengen visa consultants in Dubai.
not older than ten years, with at least two blank pages, and valid for at least six months from the date of return
Two recent passport-sized photographs with white background
UAE Residence visa valid for at least three months to the return date
original letter with company stamp stating the designation, start date of employment, monthly salary, and no objection statement
6 or 3 months’ original bank statements
Confirmed hotel reservation for the first country of stay or the one with the longest stay
Travel insurance with repatriation and evacuation coverage of around 30,000 Euros
Below is the procedure to apply for a Schengen visa from Dubai:
To start, hand over all the required documents to the visa consultant
Next, make payments for the Schengen visa and consultation
Next is a preliminary examination of the documents submitted and advice on the best type of visa and other details based on the purpose of your travel
The visa consultant will then type your application and cross-check the paperwork.
You will be given an appointment date for the submission of your documents at the relevant embassy.
Visa processing will then begin
The passport will be collected when your visa is ready for stamping
You will get a notification to pick up your Schengen visa once it's ready
This is how to apply for a Schengen visa from Dubai.