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Business VISA Service for AHK Members
The AHK Business Visa Service is available to selected AHK member companies and facilitates a fast-track submission of Schengen business visa applications through the external visa service provider, VFS Global – without the need to book an online appointment. This service is exclusively available to employees of eligible member companies applying for business visas only (not for tourist or other visa types), and only for submission to the German Missions in the UAE (applications for other countries are not covered).
Please note that this service is not automatically available to all member companies. Eligibility is subject to specific criteria, including a minimum of two years of corporate membership. For more information please contact VisaService@ahkuae.com
Please also keep in mind that the service does not replace the official visa application process and does not guarantee visa approval. Applicants are strongly advised to submit a complete application with all required documents. Application forms and further details about Schengen visa are available on the website of the German Consulate General in Dubai.
AML Identification & Verification (GwG Compliance)
Anyone wishing to open a bank account with a financial institution in Germany must complete an identity verification process in accordance with the German Anti-Money Laundering Act (GwG), which requires identity checks for both individuals and legal entities abroad. Individuals or companies based in the UAE can contact AHK for support. During a scheduled in-person appointment, we carry out the AML-compliant identification of the individual or entity and verify the identity of the authorized representative. After the appointment, we submit the verified documents and send copies of all required materials (e.g., identification documents) directly to the respective bank in Germany.
