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Netherlands visa application centres in the UAE
VFS Global takes Dutch visa applications in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The Dutch government tells UAE residents to apply at the VFS Global centre in Abu Dhabi or Dubai and to book the appointment themselves.
Where Dutch 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 | 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/nld.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, normal fee (VFS table) | AED 385 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, child 6-12 (VFS table) | AED 190 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS service charge, incl. VAT | AED 101.33 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, normal fee (Dutch consular fee list) | EUR 90 | netherlandsworldwide.nlread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Where to apply. UAE residents apply at the VFS Global centre in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Luxembourg too. Schengen visas for Luxembourg can also be applied for at the Netherlands centres in the UAE. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Book it yourself. The Dutch government tells applicants to book the appointment themselves, not through an intermediary. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Someone else may submit. Another person may submit the application on your behalf if you are 12 or older and gave fingerprints for a Schengen visa in the past 59 months. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Service costs always due. A service fee is always payable to VFS Global. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Tracking. VFS gives a reference number to track the application online. netherlandsworldwide.nl · read 1 Nov 2026
- Payment. Visa fees at VFS are paid in cash (AED) or by credit card. vfsglobal.com · 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 Dutch 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 Dutch visa in the UAE?
At VFS Global, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/nld.
How much is the Dutch visa fee in the UAE?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, normal fee (VFS table): AED 385; Schengen visa, child 6-12 (VFS table): AED 190; VFS service charge, incl. VAT: AED 101.33.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: netherlandsworldwide.nl, vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.