For UAE residents, obtaining a Schengen visa has often meant enduring stressful delays, confusing paperwork, and high rejection rates. Now, Atlys is transforming the process with a streamlined, technology-driven platform that addresses these challenges from start to finish.
Why the Process Needed Fixing
With 11.7 million Schengen applications worldwide in 2024 — a 13.6% rise year-on-year — pressure on embassies has intensified. For UAE applicants, the hurdles are particularly steep: scarce appointments, unclear requirements, and frequent rejections.
The European Commission reports that nearly one in four Schengen applications from UAE residents were rejected in 2024, creating significant financial and planning disruptions.
Atlys is tackling this by providing a digital-first solution designed to make visa applications simpler, faster, and stress-free.
How Atlys Simplifies Schengen Applications
- Faster Appointment Booking: Real-time embassy monitoring enables next-day slot availability.
- Quick, Guided Applications: Simplifies form-filling with autofill and error-proof tools.
- Risk-Free Submissions: The ‘What If’ evaluator helps users fix potential approval issues before applying.
- Financial Health Checks: Flags low balances or document gaps early, avoiding late-stage rejections.
- Live Tracking: Provides real-time application updates, supported by 24/7 assistance.
- Multi-User Management: Families and groups can submit applications together, reducing duplication.
Mohak Nahta, Founder & CEO of Atlys, stated:
“Atlys’ mission has always been to make every step of the visa journey seamless. For UAE residents, Schengen visas have long been one of the hardest and most frustrating processes to navigate. By combining technology, design, and transparency, we’re making sure travellers spend less time worrying about paperwork and more time planning their trip. This is about more than just visas; it’s about bringing back the joy of travel.”
By automating key processes and improving visibility, Atlys is reshaping how UAE travellers approach Schengen visa applications.
