VFS Global has been appointed as the outsourced partner by the Consulate General of France, Dubai to facilitate visa applications to France and Schengen countries. This site is a part of the Consulate General of France, Dubai, to ease the visa application process for the residents in the Emirates of Dubai & Northern Emirates.

The territory of operation of the Consulate General are mainly - the Emirates of Dubai, Sharjah, Ras - Al- Khaimah, Fujairah, Ajman & Umm-Al-Quwain.

The French General Consulate in Dubai is not allowed to issue a visa to a non UAE resident

List of Schengen Countries: Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Italy Greece Iceland Norway Luxembourg Netherlands Sweden Portugal Spain Lithuania Estonia Latvia Slovakia Poland Czech Republic Malta Hungary Slovenia Switzerland Germany

Step 1 :	Prepare your application and supporting documents: Go to ‘All about your visas’ link on this website and find out details related to the visa category you want to apply for – here, you can find the applicable fee, documents required, Visa application form and more.
Step 2 :	Submit your application: Visit Visa Application Centre and submit your completed Visa Application Forms along with required supporting documents.
Step 3 :	Pay applicable Fee: Please check ‘Visa Fee’ table provided under the visa category you are applying for. Visa Application Centre accepts the fee in CASH ONLY. Submission Officer at the Visa Application Centre will advise you on total payable amount in local currency only (AED). A receipt will be provided for all payments made at the Centre.
Step 4 :	Interview Appointment: On the day of submission every applicant will be given an interview appointment with the office of the Consulate General of France. The interview appointment is for completing the process of biometrics. It is a MUST for every applicant  aged 12 Years and above to visit the Consulate office in person to complete  their finger print - biometrics, with the French Consulate.

Please note:
At the time of submission at the Visa Application Centre, applicant has the choice to:

a)	subscribe for Courier Service for return of passport
b)	subscribe for SMS Service where Visa Application Centre sends application status on applicant’s mobile phones