Frequently Asked Questions 

What are the Schengen countries?

The Schengen countries are 27 countries, which are: 

Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland. 

How many days I can stay inside the Schengen area?

After your Schengen visa is approved, you'll have it stamped on your passport. The Schengen visa sticker will have the number of days you're allowed to stay inside the Schengen area. 

Kindly note that Schengen visa is a short stay visa, so it can be issued for a maximum stay of 90 days inside the Schengen area.

How long does the visa processing take?

Normally after the Schengen file is submitted to the embassy / consulate, the visa procedure takes 15 ~ 20 days. This period is changeable depending on the embassy / consulate you're applying with. 

When should I apply for Schengen visa?

You can start the process anytime you're ready. Giving the fact that you can apply at a maximum of 6 months prior to the travel date, but no later than 15 days prior to your travel date. 

How many times I can enter the Schengen area using my Schengen visa?

The Schengen visa may be issued for Single, Double, or Multiple entries. After your visa is approved, the Schengen visa sticker will mention the number of entries you're permitted to. 

What are the requirements to start the Schengen visa procedure?

To start theSchengen visa procedure you need to provide these documents: 

1. Passport copy valid for 6 months at least. 

2. Emirati residency valid for 6 months at least. 

3. NOC from you employer / sponsor. 

Also note that you need to provide a bank statement from a bank inside the UAE.