Checklist for Short-stay (Non Professional/Tourist)
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Application form : Fully completed in English or French, signed and dated by the applicant. If the applicant is under the age of 18 both parents must sign the form. Two passport photographs : Requirement : Frontal view of the head, recent, lifelike. In color with a uniform and light-colored background. Clear facial features and eyes – not covered by hair or frame of glasses. Head coverings are accepted for religious reasons. (See illustrated guide for photo for French visa) Passport : Validity of at least 90 days from the date of expiry of the requested visa (and issued less than 10 years ago) . UAE residence visa valid at least 90 days from the date of expiry of the requested visa. At least two free pages. 2 copies of personal data pages of the passport, Previous Schengen/ UK / US visas and UAE residence visa.

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Original letter from the local employer stating purpose of travel, position, monthly salary and begin date of employment in the UAE. Copy of last six months personal bank statements. Copy of ITINERARY prepared by the travel agency (for those going on tour) Copy of Overseas Medical Insurance policy + Repatriation, evacuation cover (minimum coverage equivalent to €30,000) valid for all Schengen countries. Copy of Air Ticket or PNR (Booking printout)

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Confirmed Hotel booking (with hotel letterhead, full address, telephone/fax numbers) or original and a photocopy of French Sponsorship certificate (Attestation d’accueil).
Nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, North Korea, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Philippines, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, U.A.E., Yemen and Zimbabwe must complete and hand in two application