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Germany visa application centres in the UAE
VFS Global takes German visa applications in the UAE, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The German Consulate General in Dubai decides every application; Dubai and Northern Emirates residents go to VFS Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain residents to VFS Abu Dhabi.
Where German visas are handled in the UAE
| Place | Address | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VFS GlobalDubai | Not on the official pages we could read | visa.vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS GlobalAbu Dhabi | Not on the official pages we could read | visa.vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Book only on the official site: visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/deu/book-an-appointment.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, adult | AED 390 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, child 6-11 | AED 200 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS service charge incl. taxes | AED 146.74 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Operator. The German Consulate works only with VFS Global; applications are submitted by appointment at VFS in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Waitlist booking. Applicants join a waitlist on the VFS site; the e-mail inviting them to book is valid for 24 hours. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Walk-in exception. Only spouses of German or EU citizens and parents of minor German or EU citizens who live in the UAE may walk in without an appointment. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Who decides. All visa applications in the UAE are processed and decided by the German Consulate General in Dubai. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Which centre. Residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates apply at VFS Dubai; residents of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain at VFS Abu Dhabi. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Processing time. Processing can take up to 15 days. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Residence permit validity. The UAE residence permit must be valid at least three months beyond the requested visa. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 2026
- Fees paid in cash; service fee stays with VFS. Visa fees are paid in AED cash on submission; the service fee stays with VFS Global. Federal Foreign Office · read 1 Nov 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 German 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 German visa in the UAE?
At VFS Global, in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/deu/book-an-appointment.
How much is the German visa fee in the UAE?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, adult: AED 390; Schengen visa, child 6-11: AED 200; VFS service charge incl. taxes: AED 146.74.
How long does a German visa take from the UAE?
Processing can take up to 15 days.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: Federal Foreign Office, vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.