No form, no slot: New update for Schengen visa applicants in UAE

ONLINE FORM NOW PART OF APPOINTMENT BOOKING SYSTEM IN DIGITAL PUSH

- BY DHANUSHA GOKULAN

Travellers from the UAE looking to secure a Schengen visa for their European adventures now face a new, mandatory step in the application process.

Effective June 18, 2025, all applicants scheduling an appointment through VFS Global's portal must first complete an online visa application form directly on the booking platform.

This new requirement aims to streamline and enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the visa appointment system, according to a notice released by VFS Global, the official document collection agency for the Schengen visa.