Germany Schengen visa
See Neuschwanstein and Berlin with a Germany Schengen visa from Dubai
Picture Neuschwanstein Castle above the Bavarian forest, then a long weekend in Berlin. When Germany is your main stop, you apply for your Schengen visa to Germany. Our visa team in Deira helps you prepare a complete file for the best chance of approval.
Who it is for
UAE residents with Germany as the main stop
If you'll spend the most days in Germany, or it's your first stop when the days are equal, Germany is where you apply.
Family visits and business trips
If you're visiting relatives in Hamburg or flying in for a trade fair, we can help. Tell us why you're travelling and we'll plan your file around it.
Ask us whether you qualify. We'll tell you on WhatsApp or by phone before you pay anything.
How we help
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We check which centre is yours
If you live in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, you apply at VFS Global in Dubai. If you live in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain, you apply at VFS Global in Abu Dhabi. We confirm yours before you start.
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We prepare your file with you
We help you fill in the form and check every document against the consulate's checklist, so nothing is missing on the day.
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We help you get an appointment
Germany's visa centres in the UAE use a waitlist and release slots in date order. The slot notice is only valid for 24 hours, so we tell you exactly what to do when it arrives.
Applying for a Germany visa in the UAE
- Visa centre
- VFS Global in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
- Which centre
- Dubai and the Northern Emirates apply in Dubai. Abu Dhabi and Al Ain apply in Abu Dhabi.
- Handled by
- The German Consulate General in Dubai
- When to apply
- Up to six months before you travel
- Processing
- Up to 15 days
- Visa fee
- Paid in dirhams at the visa centre. WhatsApp us for the current fee and an appointment.
We checked these points with the German Consulate General's visa pages on 4 November 2026. We check them again when we prepare your application.
Documents you'll usually need
- A completed and signed application form
- A passport issued in the last 10 years, valid for three months after your visa ends, with two free pages
- Your UAE residence visa, valid for three months after your visa ends
- Two recent biometric photos
- Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 for the whole trip (credit card cover isn't accepted)
- A hotel booking and a flight reservation
- A letter from your employer with your position, salary and approved leave
- Your personal bank statements for the last three months
Your own list depends on your nationality and your trip, so we send you yours on WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
How do you give my Germany visa its best chance?
We help you prepare a complete, careful file for the German Consulate General in Dubai, so it has the best chance of approval.
Where do I apply for a Germany Schengen visa in the UAE?
At VFS Global. If you live in Dubai or the Northern Emirates, you apply at the Dubai centre. If you live in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain, you apply at the Abu Dhabi centre. Applications are by appointment.
How early can I apply?
Up to six months before you travel. Processing can take up to 15 days and appointments come from a waitlist, so it pays to start early.
How much is the Germany visa fee?
You pay the visa fee in dirhams at the visa centre. VFS Global charges its own service fee on top. WhatsApp us for the current fee and an appointment.
How long can I stay on a Schengen visa?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A multiple-entry visa lets you make several visits for as long as it's valid.
Can I visit other Schengen countries on the same trip?
Yes. You apply to Germany when you'll spend the most days there, or when it's your first stop and the days are equal. Tell us your route and we'll confirm where to apply.
How do Germany visa appointments work in the UAE?
Germany's visa centres in the UAE use a waitlist and release slots in date order. The slot notice is only valid for 24 hours, so we tell you exactly what to do when it arrives.
How much travel insurance do I need for Germany?
Travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 for the whole trip. The consulate doesn't accept credit card cover.
Can I pay for your visa service in instalments?
Yes. You can pay for our visa service and your flights in four instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
How do I get started?
Send us a WhatsApp message or call us with your travel dates, your nationality and your UAE residence status. We will tell you what you need and our price.
Can you book my flights as well?
Yes. You can book your flights with us too.
Schengen visas by country
If you'll spend most of your trip somewhere other than Germany, pick that country to see where you apply from the UAE.
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Ask us for the price today
Message us on WhatsApp or give us a call about the Germany Schengen visa. Our team in Deira will tell you the price and what happens next.
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