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🇪🇺 Schengen (Europe) Visa Assistance

One visa sticker granting access to 27 European nations.

The Schengen visa admits eligible travellers to 27 European states (including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden) on a single sticker. Applications from the UAE are processed through VFS Global, TLScontact, or BLS depending on your main destination.

STANDARD TIMELINE10–15 business days post-appointment at VFS Global / TLScontact / BLS

Express option available

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Who Needs This Visa?Non-EU/EEA passport holders resident in the UAE — including Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Egyptian, Nigerian, and other Asian/African nationalities.

AVAILABLE VISA CATEGORIES

Explore All Schengen (Europe) Visa Categories

Select a visa category below to review detailed purpose, permitted stay duration, processing timelines, and requirements.

SELECTED CATEGORY

Tourist Visa (Type C)

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PURPOSE & SCOPEHolidays, leisure travel, and city breaks

PERMITTED DURATION & VALIDITYUp to 90 days within any 180-day period

PROCESSING TIMEFRAME10–15 business days after biometrics

Mandatory Documents & Prerequisites Checklist

Original Passport (valid 6+ months beyond return, 2 blank pages)

UAE Residence Visa (valid 3+ months beyond planned return date) & Emirates ID

Official 6-Month Bank Statements (stamped by bank with healthy ending balance)

Employment Letter / Salary Certificate stating designation, salary, & approved leave

Trade License copy (for company owners / business partners in the UAE)

Confirmed Flight Itinerary & Hotel Reservations covering all Schengen states

Schengen Travel Health Insurance (€30,000 medical coverage minimum)

2 Passport-Sized Photographs (35x45mm, white background, recent biometric standard)

STEP-BY-STEP PROCESS

How Homeland Manages Your Schengen (Europe) Visa Application

Document Audit & Eligibility Check

Our Dubai visa specialists review your passport, UAE residence visa, bank statements, and employment proof to ensure 100% compliance with consulate guidelines.

File Compilation & Application Form

We complete official government forms (DS-160, VFS portal, IRCC, or eVisa portals), format cover letters, and organize supporting travel itineraries.

Appointment Booking & Biometrics

We secure early biometrics and interview slots at VFS Global, TLScontact, or Embassy centers in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

Consulate Submission & Tracking

Your file is submitted to the embassy. We monitor real-time tracking updates daily and manage any consulate inquiries.

Passport Collection & Verification

Once issued, we verify your visa sticker/eVisa against your travel dates and deliver your passport safely.

Homeland Specialist Approval Advice for Schengen (Europe)

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File through the country where you spend the highest number of nights.

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Keep hotel and flight bookings fully verifiable throughout consulate review.

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Demonstrate consistent salary deposits on bank statements.

Schengen (Europe) Visa FAQ & Guidance

Which embassy should I submit my Schengen application to?

Submit to the consulate of the country where you stay the most nights. If spending equal nights in two countries, file with your first point of entry.

How early can I submit my application?

Applications can be submitted up to 6 months prior to your intended travel date.

Are in-person biometrics mandatory?

Yes, fingerprinting and digital facial photos are taken in person at VFS, TLS, or BLS in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.