For a Russian citizen with a UAE Golden Visa who wishes to obtain a visa to Germany 1 year, there are two real paths. The choice depends on whether he wants to run over to Germany or simply fly often there on business.
Here are the most viable options at the end of 2025:
1. Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte) – To LIVE in Germany for 1 year
This is the most reliable way to get a visa exactly 12 months. It is designed for job search, but in fact it allows legal residence in the country for a whole year.
- Why it's suitable: The visa is issued for 1 year at once.1
- Requirements:
- Points: You need to score 6 points (age up to 35-40 years, knowledge of English B2 or German A1, work experience, diploma).
- Finance: Need to show around €12,400 for a year (blocked account or bank statement from the UAE).
- Golden Visa: It will help prove reliability and availability of funds.
- Plus: You can work part-time for 20 hours a week.2
2. Multiple-entry visa (Schengen Type C) – For Frequent Travel
If a client wants to live in Dubai but have the ability to fly to Germany at any time throughout the year.
- Important change (December 2025): The EU has introduced strict rules for Russian citizens. Multiple-entry visas for one year are now issued. rarely. Usually they only issue "single-entry" visas for specific travel dates.3
- How to make it possible (Viable): * Thanks to UAE Golden Visa, the consulate sees that the person has a high income and will definitely return to Dubai.
- Must be submitted through business goals. Please include an invitation from your German partners stating that multiple visits are required throughout the year.
- Important: The client must have 10-year biometric passport. Since 2026, Germany will no longer accept old 5-year Russian passports.
Comparison of options
| Characteristic | Possibility Map (Type D) | Schengen Multi (Type C) |
| Visa validity | Exactly 1 year | From 6 months to 1 year (depending on luck) |
| Where to find | In Germany (365 days) | In Dubai (in Germany occasionally) |
| Limitation | Proof of qualification is required | No more than 90 days per half-year in the EU |
| Chance of success | High (if any points) | Average (difficult for Russian citizens at the moment) |
What you need to do right now:
- Check passport: It must be biometric (with a chip).
- Bank statements: Accounts from Russian banks are not accepted. Only UAE banks (ENBD, FAB, etc.) must be provided.
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