France Long Stay Visa UAE
France Long Stay Visa UAE support from Al Hadaf Al Masi is designed for UAE residents, businesses and families who want the correct route, documents, current fees and next steps before applying. We review the profile and clarify the official process without promising approval.
France Long Stay Visa UAE – Overview
France Long Stay Visa UAE is the correct official route for a private stay in France exceeding 90 days when the applicant will not work during the stay. France-Visas states that a long-stay visa can be valid for between 3 months and 1 year. For the standard long-stay ‘visitor’ route, a VLS-TS may be issued and must be validated online within 3 months of arrival in France. Applicants must show sufficient resources, accommodation, medical cover and formally agree not to work.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | France Long-Stay Visitor Visa / VLS-TS |
| Stay Purpose | Private / visitor stay without professional activity |
| Official Duration | More than 90 days; long-stay visa validity between 3 months and 1 year |
| Visa Fee | EUR 99 standard long-stay application fee, subject to exemptions |
| Application From UAE | France-Visas online + physical submission through the designated UAE VFS route |
| Current UAE Processing Authority | French Consular Section in Abu Dhabi |
| Post-arrival Requirement | Validate VLS-TS online within 3 months if VLS-TS issued |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, programme rules, visa policies and processing times can change. Recheck the official source immediately before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- Valid passport
- France-Visas long-stay application form
- UAE residence evidence
- Proof of socio-economic situation
- Proof of sufficient financial resources
- Proof of accommodation in France
- Medical / health insurance covering France
- Formal undertaking not to engage in professional activity
- Civil-status documents where required
- Additional documents generated by the France-Visas Wizard for nationality and UAE residence profile
Government / Programme Fees
| Fee Item | Current Official Position |
| France long-stay visa application | EUR 99 |
| VFS service charge | Confirm current UAE VFS amount at booking |
| Insurance / translation / document legalisation | Separate if applicable |
| Post-arrival residence-tax / validation charge | Depends on the specific VLS-TS issued; verify at issuance |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
France-Visas advises UAE applicants to plan long-stay applications around two months before departure because appointment availability varies. The official site does not promise one universal decision time for all long-stay visitor cases; civil-status checks or consultation with French authorities can extend processing. Applications cannot be submitted more than six months before travel.
How the Process Works
- Confirm that the intended stay is over 90 days and is private/non-working.
- Use the France-Visas Wizard to confirm the exact VLS-TS visitor checklist for the applicant’s nationality and UAE residence.
- Prepare resources, accommodation, insurance and non-employment undertaking.
- Complete the France-Visas application and book the designated UAE VFS appointment.
- Attend biometrics/document submission and pay the applicable visa/service fees.
- If a VLS-TS is issued, enter France and complete the required online validation within 3 months.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial profile and route review
- Tailored document checklist
- Current official fee and requirement check
- Application / file preparation support
- Coordination with authorised authority, VFS, tourism establishment or agent where required
- Follow-up without approval guarantees
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- UAE-resident focused support
- Profile-based document preparation
- Clear separation of government/programme and professional fees
- No visa, citizenship or investment-result guarantees
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance and coordination. Final visa, residence or citizenship decisions are made by the relevant government authority. Investment migration requires regulated legal/authorised channels. Visa-free access, programme rules and investment thresholds can change.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us your nationality, UAE residence status, family profile and intended route. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the case and prepare a tailored checklist and next-step plan.
