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Requirements & FAQs : All You Need to Know

- Visa Exempted For Citizens of : United Arab Emirates
- Visa Exempted For Citizens Living in : United Arab Emirates
- Visa Expempted For Days : 0
Visa Application Process
Step 1: Determine the Appropriate Visa Type
Choose the visa that best matches the purpose of your visit:
Schengen Tourist Visa – for tourism, visiting family or friends, etc.
Business Visa – for attending meetings, conferences, or other business-related activities.
Step 2: Understand the Required Documents
Familiarize yourself with the documents typically required for your visa type. Our team will guide you through the necessary documents upon consultation.
Step 3: Schedule an Appointment
Book an appointment with the designated Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate.
Step 4: Complete the Application & Gather Documents
Fill out the visa application form accurately. Based on your travel purpose, we will assist you in organizing and preparing the necessary supporting documents to ensure your application is complete.
Step 5: Attend Your Appointment
Arrive on time at the Visa Application Center or embassy/consulate. Submit your application and biometric data (fingerprints and photograph), and pay the applicable visa fee.
Step 6: Track Your Application
Monitor the status of your application online using the tracking system. You’ll need your application reference number and date of birth.
Step 7: Receive Your Passport
Once processing is complete, collect your passport in person or opt for courier delivery (if available). If your visa is approved, verify that all details on the visa sticker are correct.
Step 8: Prepare for Travel
When traveling to France, carry all necessary documents with you. Border officers may request proof of accommodation, a return ticket, and evidence of sufficient financial means.
Application Form
Recent passport size photograph
Original Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended departure date from the Schengen States. Must contain at least two sequent empty pages.
Copy of UAE Residence Visa valid at least 90 days from the intended return date
Hotel bookings
flight bookings
Travel medical insurance
Bank Statement
Employed: No Objection Certificate from local sponsor/employer
Business Owners/Self Employed: Copy of valid trade license
Unemployed: Sponsorship letter and sponsor’s documents
One recent passport size photograph (not older than 6 months)
Size must be 3.5 x 4.5 cm with a white background
Straight Posture
Head covers are not permitted except for religious reasons.
Frequently asked questions

Currently, visa processing time is a minimum of 15 working days. It may vary depending on the nationality of the applicant.
Apply at least 15 to 20 working days before your trip but no earlier than 6 months before your travel date.
Yes. To prove your strong ties with the residing country, other nationalities residing in Bahrain may provide any proof of residency in Bahrain (ex. Electricity bill, Housing/Lease contract, etc.)
Yes. The travel insurance must be valid for the entire duration of stay in the Schengen area, covering the territories of the Schengen states, for a minimum cover of 30,000 Euros including repatriation.
The Embassy reserves the right to request any additional supporting documents or an interview and does not guarantee the issuance of the visa.
It should be an original employment certificate or contract (salary, joining date and the designation). Duly signed by the authorized signatory with company seal. Business Card if available.
All documents must be in English or French. Otherwise, translation is mandatory.
Minor travelling with one parent/legal guardian/travelling alone: Passport, ID, Birth certificate, original authorization signed by parents/legal guardian. Copy of passports of parents/legal guardians.
Children under 12 years old are exempt from fingerprinting but still need a digital photo. Children aged 12 and above must provide full biometrics.