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Switzerland visa application centres in the UAE
VFS Global takes Swiss visa applications in the UAE, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Only the visa section of the Swiss Embassy in Abu Dhabi decides; the Embassy has no agreement with travel agencies.
Where Swiss 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/che.
Fees
| Item | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | EUR 90 | home-affairs.ec.europa.euread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, tourist (VFS table) | AED 395 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, child 6-12 (VFS table) | AED 200 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| VFS service charge | AED 112.58 | vfsglobal.comread 1 Nov 2026 |
| Schengen visa, adult (Embassy) | EUR 90 | schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.charchived copy of 11 Oct 2026 |
Booking and rules
- Centres. Swiss Schengen visa centres run by VFS Global are in Abu Dhabi and Dubai (and Manama, Bahrain). schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- Appointment required. Applications can be submitted only after registering and booking an appointment on the VFS website. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- VFS fee is separate. VFS charges its own service fee, separate from the visa fee. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- Processing time. A Schengen visa application takes 15 calendar days. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- Residence requirement. Non-citizens must be legal UAE residents, with residence visa and Emirates ID valid at least one month beyond the return from the Schengen area. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- No agency agreements. The Embassy has no agreement with travel agencies or other visa service providers, and only its visa section decides. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- Who decides. The Embassy states that the decision is taken by its visa section only. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 Oct 2026
- Appointment bookings free. Appointment bookings are free of charge. schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, archived copy of 11 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 Swiss 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 Swiss visa in the UAE?
At VFS Global, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Book on visa.vfsglobal.com/are/en/che.
How much is the Swiss visa fee in the UAE?
Schengen short-stay visa, adult: EUR 90; Schengen visa, tourist (VFS table): AED 395; Schengen visa, child 6-12 (VFS table): AED 200; VFS service charge: AED 112.58.
How long does a Swiss visa take from the UAE?
A Schengen visa application takes 15 calendar days.
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Sources, read 1 Nov 2026 unless marked: schweiz-vereinigtearabischeemirate.eda.admin.ch, vfsglobal.com and home-affairs.ec.europa.eu. We are not the embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.