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US visa appointments from the UAE
There is no visa application centre for US visas in the UAE: the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai handle visas themselves. Right now the embassy's own pages disagree on whether they take routine applications.
The US Embassy says two different things. Check with the embassy before you book.
- Its visas page: “While the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate in Dubai are open, routine visa processing is not available in the United Arab Emirates at this time.” (ae.usembassy.gov/visas, read 1 Nov 2026)
- Its notice of 8 August 2026: “The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate in Dubai are open, and limited visa processing is available at this time.” (embassy notice, read 1 Nov 2026)
- The booking site the embassy links, ustraveldocs.com/ae, answered “page not found” (404) on 1 Nov 2026.
Where US visas are handled in the UAE
| Place | Address | Visa customer service | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi | P.O. Box 4009, Abu Dhabi (street address not on the visas page) | support-uae@usvisascheduling.comEnglish, Arabic and Farsi · Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00 UAE time | ae.usembassy.govread 30 Oct 2026 |
| U.S. Consulate General Dubai | 8 Al Seef Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai | ae.usembassy.govread 1 Nov 2026 |
Booking an interview
- Where to interview. “Applicants for U.S. nonimmigrant visas should schedule their visa interview appointments at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality.” US Embassy UAE · read 1 Nov 2026
- Show that you live here. “Residence Requirement: Applicants must be able to demonstrate residence in the country where they are applying, if the place of application is based on their residency.” travel.state.gov, archived copy of 6 Jul 2026
- Appointments are released every Friday, 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. US Embassy UAE · read 1 Nov 2026
- Visa fee: USD 185 for most visitor (B1/B2) visas, and “Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.” travel.state.gov, archived copy of 9 Jul 2026 · US Embassy UAE
- 39 nationalities: from 1 January 2026, Presidential Proclamation 10998 suspends or limits visas for nationals of 39 countries. US Embassy UAE · read 1 Nov 2026
Visa centre or agency?
An agency can help you prepare the DS-160 form and your documents, but it can't change where or when you interview. Agencies on our UAE list that name US visas on their own websites. In Dubai: Alrahhala Travel, Regal Tours, TAAL Tourism, Angel Wings, Trips Away Tourism and Veeserve; in Abu Dhabi: Fast Track Travel & Tourism, FlyOn Travel & Tourism, Bright Star Visa Services and Fly Desert Travel Services; in Ajman: First Online Travel & Tourism; in Ras Al Khaimah: Al Baron Tourism and Go Kite Travel & Tours; in Sharjah: EEC Travels, Explore Tourism, Muwaileh Tourism and Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA).
FAQ
Where do I apply for a US visa from the UAE?
At the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Consulate General in Dubai, if you live in the UAE; otherwise in your country of residence or nationality. The embassy's visas page says “routine visa processing is not available”, while its notice of 8 August 2026 says “limited visa processing is available”: check with the embassy before you book.
Can I go to the US Consulate in Dubai without an appointment?
No. Interviews are by appointment; the embassy releases appointments every Friday from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m.
How much is the US visa fee?
USD 185 for most visitor (B1/B2) visas, set by the State Department. The embassy says visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
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Sources. US Embassy UAE: Visas and its notice of 8 August 2026, read 1 Nov 2026; travel.state.gov (archived copies). We are not the US Embassy or any visa operator, and we don't book appointments.