VFS Global answers all inquiries regarding visa and residence permit matters.
Email:: [email protected]
Phone: +971 4 205 5907 (09:00–17:00, excluding the Embassy’s exceptional opening hours)
Visa matters:
The Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global serves customers in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Applicants must book an appointment for submitting their visa applications in advance.
Opening hours of the visa centres in the United Arab Emirates (under normal opening hours) and contact details:
Residence permit matters:
Residence permit applications are received at the Visa Application Centre operated by VFS Global and located in Abu Dhabi. Appointments are required for visits to the visa centre. Please contact VFS Global directly regarding all residence permit matters and appointment bookings.
- Appointment booking:
- Submission of applications from 09:00–17:00 (excluding the Embassy’s exceptional opening hours)
Passport matters:
An appointment is required for submitting passport applications in person at the Embassy. Appointments can be booked by email at: [email protected]
If you are travelling to Finland, the Embassy would like to remind you that it is also possible to apply for a passport in Finland. More information on how to apply for a passport in Finland is available on the police website: How to apply for a passport.
All inquiries regarding consular matters as well as passport and notarial services should be sent by email to: [email protected]
In order to protect your personal data, you may send ecrypted email to the Embassy through Encrypted message -service
Please note that the Embassy's customer service is currently congested and some delays may be expected in answering the e-mail inquiries.
Embassy telephone service hours and phone number:
We serve customers by phone on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 10:00. Phone: +971 2 885 3666
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