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France visa application centres in the UAE
VFS Global takes French visa applications in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. France-Visas says the consular section in Abu Dhabi handles every French visa application in the UAE.
Some facts below were read in a browser on 31 Oct 2026, because the official site blocked our reader on 1 Nov 2026; each one shows the date it was read.
Where French visas are handled in the UAE
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalAbu Dhabi | Not on the official pages we could read | visa.vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalDubai (temporary enrolment location, Radisson DAMAC Hills) | Not on the official pages we could read | visa.vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/are/fr/fra.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen visa, adult (EU rate) | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS Global service fee | EUR 30.33 | france-visas.gouv.frread 31 Oct 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Official portal. The French Embassy points applicants to France-Visas, the official site for filing and tracking visa applications. ae.diplomatie.gouv.fr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Submit at the visa centre. After filling in the form online, the file is submitted at the visa centre the applicant depends on. ae.diplomatie.gouv.fr · read 1 Nov 2026
- Abu Dhabi handles all UAE applications. All French visa applications in the UAE are handled by the consular section in Abu Dhabi, and UAE residents can apply at VFS Abu Dhabi. france-visas.gouv.fr · read 31 Oct 2026
- Dubai temporary location. The VFS France page lists a temporary enrolment location in Dubai at Radisson DAMAC Hills, besides Abu Dhabi. visa.vfsglobal.com · read 31 Oct 2026
Rules for every Schengen country
- Service centre fee on top. The EU says visa service centres may charge an extra fee on top of the visa fee. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa decision normally takes 15 days and can be extended to 45 days. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
- When to apply. Apply at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before the trip. home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you fill in the forms and gather the documents, but you still hand in the application at the centre yourself, and only the embassy or the deciding office decides. Agencies on our UAE list that name French or Schengen visas on their own websites. In Dubai: Akbar Travels (UAE), Alrahhala Travel, Neo Travels, Regal Tours, TAAL Tourism, Angel Wings, Trips Away Tourism and Veeserve; in Abu Dhabi: Fast Track Travel & Tourism, FlyOn Travel & Tourism, Bright Star Visa Services and Fly Desert Travel Services; in Ajman: DXB Tourism & Visa Services and First Online Travel & Tourism; in Al Ain: Ariana Travels; in Ras Al Khaimah: Al Baron Tourism and Go Kite Travel & Tours; in Sharjah: EEC Travels, Explore Tourism, Muwaileh Tourism, Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA) and Al Raha Tours.
FAQ
Where do I apply for a French visa in the UAE?
At VFS Global, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/are/fr/fra.
How much is the French visa fee in the UAE?
Schengen visa, adult (EU rate): EUR 90; VFS Global service fee: EUR 30.33.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: ae.diplomatie.gouv.fr, france-visas.gouv.fr, visa.vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.