France visa requirements for UAE residents

The documents you need to apply for a France tourist visa from the UAE, and the ones we prepare for you.

France

Standard visa fee: €90; Adults; exemptions may apply
Children’s visa fee: €45; Ages 6–11; no visa fee under 6
Application window: 6 months to 15 days; Before travel. Allow time for appointments and a decision.
Short stays: Up to 90 in 180 days; Subject to your visa’s duration, validity and entry conditions

Required documents

Start with this core file, then check France’s current official checklist for any additional requirements. You provide your personal evidence; we prepare the travel documents.

Official sources

France-Visas: applying from the UAE European Commission: Schengen visa application guidance

You provide

Upload these on the website or in the Globi app after you pay.

Passport bio pageClear colour copy
UAE residence visa / Emirates IDCheck the destination’s residence-validity requirement
Personal photoWhite background
Bank statementLast 3-6 months, stamped
Salary certificate or NOCFrom your employer, if you're employedSee a sample NOC
Valid trade licenceIf you're a business owner or freelancer
Travel insurance€30,000 medical cover. Buy it through us as an extra, or bring your own

We prepare

Included in the fee for your France application. Prepared in 1–2 days after complete details and uploads.

Schengen application informationOrganized from information you enter; verify before filing
Cover letterWritten for your trip, signed by you
Day-by-day itineraryBased on your intended travel dates
Flight planningSuggested dates, not a confirmed booking
Accommodation planningProposed stays, not confirmed reservations

Additional documents

Depending on your circumstances, you may also need some of the following. We'll confirm which apply to you after reviewing your application.

A traveller checking her phone with her suitcase beside her at the airport

Previous Schengen visasCopies of any Schengen visas you've held before.
Travelling with your spouseMarriage certificate, attested and translated into English if needed.
Travelling with childrenBirth certificates, and a consent letter from a parent who isn't travelling.
Self-employed or a business ownerTrade licence and business evidence, plus personal financial documents where required by the destination.
Someone else pays for the tripA sponsorship letter with the sponsor's passport, residence visa and bank statements.

France visa guideWhere and when to apply, and answers to common questions.

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