All Schengen visa applicants, including those for Switzerland, are required to provide biometric data (fingerprints and a photo) unless they have submitted biometrics for a Schengen visa within the last 59 months. UAE residents must give biometrics in person at VFS Global Switzerland Visa Application Centres located in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Applicants must book an appointment in advance, bring their passport, completed application, and the required documents. Biometrics are stored securely in the Schengen VIS system and may be reused for future applications within the 59-month validity period.