To the Visa Section, Consulate General of France
Subject: Short-stay (type C) Schengen visa application, tourism, 3 to 11 January 2027
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am applying for a short-stay Schengen visa to visit France for tourism from 3 to 11 January 2027 (9 days). I am an Egyptian national and have lived in the United Arab Emirates since 2019, where I hold a residence permit valid until 14 February 2028.
I work as a Marketing Manager at [employer name], where I have been employed since [start date]. My employer has approved my annual leave for these dates, as shown in the enclosed letter.
I plan to stay in Paris from 3 to 7 January, in Lyon from 7 to 9 January and in Nice from 9 to 11 January, returning to Dubai on 11 January 2027. My hotel reservations, return flight reservation and travel medical insurance are enclosed.
I will pay for the trip myself. My last three months of bank statements and payslips are enclosed.
I will return to the UAE at the end of my visit to continue my employment.
Thank you for considering my application.
Yours faithfully,
Aisha Mahmoud
A full pack, start to finish
This is what a Complete pack for a Schengen visa from the UAE looks like. Your pack is built the same way, from your own details.
Fictional traveller and trip. Not a real person, booking or visa decision.
- Traveller
- Aisha M., Egyptian passport
- Lives in
- UAE, employed
- Trip
- Paris, Lyon, Nice · 3–11 Jan 2027
- Package
- Complete
01Checks before anything is drafted
We compare your dates, passport, residence permit, hotels and route. Anything that doesn't add up is fixed before drafting, not by the consulate.
- Tip: Apply to France: you spend the most nights there.
02Your checklist, with sources
Requirements, checked against official sources
For applications from the UAE. Every line links to its official source and shows when we last checked it.
Identity
- PassportRequired
Original + copy. Issued less than 10 years ago, valid 3+ months after you leave Schengen, with at least 2 blank pages.
The process - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Two passport photosRequired
Two recent ID photos meeting ICAO standards.
The process - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Residence
- UAE residence permit (Emirates ID / residence visa)Required
Proof you legally live in the UAE. Applications go to the consulate where you legally reside.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Money
- Bank statements (last 3 months)Required
Personal bank statements for the last 3 months showing you can pay for the trip.
Frequently asked questions - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Last 3 pay slipsIf it applies
Your three most recent pay slips as proof of income.
Frequently asked questions - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Visa fee paymentRequired
EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (ages 6-11), free under 6; paid in AED. Non-refundable.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Work and ties
- Proof of ties to the UAERecommended
E.g. employer letter or trade licence, showing you will return to the UAE after the trip.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Travel and stay
- Accommodation bookingRequiredPartner booking
Hotel or other accommodation booking for the whole stay, or proof you can pay for accommodation.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Proof of accommodation from hostIf it applies
If staying with a private person in France: proof of accommodation obtained by the host from their town hall.
Frequently asked questions - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Day-by-day itineraryRecommendedTravokit prepares
Trip plan showing places and dates, supporting the stated purpose of travel.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Return flight reservationRecommendedPartner booking
Round-trip reservation showing you plan to leave Schengen before the visa expires.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Insurance
- Travel medical insuranceRequiredPartner booking
Covers at least EUR 30,000 incl. medical repatriation, valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay.
Frequently asked questions - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Application
- Signed visa application formRequired
Completed France-Visas application form, signed by the applicant.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Cover letter (trip purpose)RequiredTravokit prepares
Letter explaining the purpose of the trip (tourism) and your plans.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - In-person fingerprintsRequired
Applicants over 12 attend in person for fingerprints, unless given for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months.
The process - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - French or English translationsIf it applies
Documents not in English or French may need to be translated into French.
The process - France-Visas· Checked 27 Oct 2026 - Printed appointment letterRequired
Printed VFS appointment confirmation, one appointment per applicant.
Book an Appointment - VFS Global France UAE· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Travelling with children (under 18)
- Form signed by parent/guardianRequired
For under-18s, the application form must be signed by a person with parental authority.
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 (Visa Code), consolidated 28.06.2024 - EUR-Lex· Checked 27 Oct 2026
Rules change. We re-check every item at least every 90 days, and the consulate's own list always wins.
03Cover letter
Written in English for the consulate, only from what you told us. Anything we don't know stays in [brackets] for you to fill in, never invented.
04Day-by-day itinerary
| Date | City | Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 3 Jan | Paris | Arrive from Dubai. Check in. Evening walk along the Seine. |
| Mon 4 Jan | Paris | Louvre Museum. Tuileries Garden. Place de la Concorde. |
| Tue 5 Jan | Paris | Eiffel Tower and Trocadéro. Musée d'Orsay. |
| Wed 6 Jan | Paris | Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur. Le Marais. |
| Thu 7 Jan | Lyon | Train to Lyon. Vieux Lyon and Fourvière Basilica. |
| Fri 8 Jan | Lyon | Presqu'île. Les Halles Paul Bocuse. |
| Sat 9 Jan | Nice | Train to Nice. Promenade des Anglais. |
| Sun 10 Jan | Nice | Old Town and Castle Hill. Day trip to Monaco or Èze. |
| Mon 11 Jan | Nice | Check out. Flight to Dubai. |
Stays: Paris 3–7 Jan, Lyon 7–9 Jan, Nice 9–11 Jan. Every night is covered.
05Hotel and flight reservations
Genuine hotel reservations
Real, verifiable bookings in your name from a licensed partner, matching the stays above.
Genuine flight reservation
A real return reservation in your name, matching your entry and exit dates.
We don't show sample bookings: every reservation in a pack is real.
What each package includes
| What's included | Essentials$32 | Complete$68 | Premium$122 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal checklist with official sources | |||
| Cover letter based only on your details | |||
| Day-by-day itinerary | |||
| Date, passport and route checks before drafting | |||
| Ready in minutes, to check on the spot | |||
| AI fixes: tell it what's wrong | 5 per document | 5 per document | 5 per document |
| Ask a person to check any part | |||
| Full check by a person before you get it | |||
| Genuine hotel reservation | |||
| Genuine flight reservation | |||
| Travel insurance policy | |||
| Free reapplication support |
Ready in minutes
AI drafts your checklist, letter and itinerary as soon as your details are complete. Partner bookings can take longer.
Fix it on the spot
Tell the AI what's wrong and get a new version: 5 fixes per document. Or ask a person to check any part.
Full refund before we start
If something we prepared is wrong, we fix it free.
Travelling together?
The first traveller pays the full price. Everyone else on the same trip gets 25% off.
- Full terms: Refund policy · Terms