
1. Application – completed and signed Schengen
2. A passport or other travel document – Your passport or travel document must be valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure from the Schengen area and must have at least 2 empty visa pages. It should not have been issued more than 10 years ago.
3. Non-Emirati nationals must provide a re-entry visa valid for at least three months beyond their intended departure date from the Schengen area.
4. A passport photo must meet Dutch passport standards, taken within the last 6 months, and show a clear resemblance to the applicant.
5. travel bookings. You will need to provide a copy of your flight ticket or reservation, including the return flight, and proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay, such as a valid credit card or recent bank statements.
6. Additionally, you’ll need to provide an original employment letter detailing your position, employment status, contract length, and salary, or, if self-employed, a valid original trade license. If you’re traveling for tourism, proof of
7. accommodation such as a hotel reservation, rental contract, or proof of property ownership. For private visits, you must provide an original invitation letter signed by the host, covering the intended stay and following the official format required by the Member States’ national laws.
8. Your health insurance must be valid for the entire Schengen area and cover your stay, with a minimum of €30,000 in medical expenses, including hospital care, emergency treatment, and repatriation (including in the event of death). If your insurer cannot provide an official document of coverage, you should take out travel insurance that provides adequate medical coverage for your trip.
9. valid visa, residence permit, or passport that allows entry to your final destination after your visit to the Schengen area.
- Normal Visa Fee AED 345
- Children between 6-12 years AED 170
- VFS appointment fee – AED 81/-
You can apply as early as 6 months prior to your intended travel date.
However, you should submit your application no later than 15 business days before your trip.
- A digital photo of you will be taken.