Requirements

1. One complete application form filled and signed. (We will Provide).

2. Passport

✅ Validity minimum three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa.

✅ At least two free “visa pages”

✅ Undamaged pictures securely affixed with/to passport

✅ Previous passport if applicable

3. Two recent biometric passport sized photographs (3.5 x 4.5 cm) Requirements:

✅ NEW! Should NOT be older than 6 months.

✅ A frontal view of the face covering 70-80% (32-26mm) of the photo.

✅ A uniform and white background.

✅ Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or glasses frame.

✅ Head coverings are only accepted for religious reasons.

4. Photocopies

✅ 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data

✅ 1 copy of the signature page (signed by passport holder

✅ 1 copy of UAE residence permit / visa

✅ Copies of previous Schengen visa

✅ For GCC Nationals- Copy of valid Emirates ID card and Copy of online appointment letter.

5. Letter from local employer / sponsor (NOL) including name, postal address and telephone number of sponsor/company with details regarding applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary and timeframe of work leave (expected date to resume duties) and purpose of travel. Additionally, valid trade license copy for investor/partner of company.

In case of dependents- copy of sponsor’s valid passport and UAE residence visa to be attached to letter from sponsor. 

6. Travel Insurance

Requirements:

✅ Valid for the entire duration of the requested visa and for all Schengen countries.

✅ Minimum coverage 30,000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances of credit cards are not  accepted)

✅ Conditions must be stated either on insurance document or on separate confirmation letter.

7. Travel Itinerary including

✅ Flight Reservation

✅ Valid (existing) hotel / accommodation booking / reservation with full address (name, street, city, zip code, contact information, booking ref.). 

8. Proof of financial means of the applicant in the UAE, e.g. personal bank statements of at least the last 3 months before application, personal property, assets etc. 

9. Additional documents for minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) – proving legal parenthood:

✅ Copy of either birth certificate / proof of adoption / custody decree if parents are divorced / death certificate of parent (Consulate reserves the right to request the original document at a later stage)

✅ Documents need to be translated into either German or English.

✅ “Letter of consent” (Authorization of Minors) from parents, including passport copies and valid UAE residence visa copies of both parents/ legal guardian.

10. Invitation letter from the company (Business).

11. The applicant has to personally visit the VFS service centre with a prior appointment for submission of documents and registering the finger-prints.