Non-Immigrant Visas
Where to Apply
The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi accepts applications from Emiratis residing anywhere in the UAE and from third-country nationals residing in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The U.S Consulate General in Dubai accepts applications from persons, regardless of nationality, who reside in Dubai or the Northern Emirates. Dubai also maintains a separate appointment system for visa applicants living in Iran.
Citizens of some countries are eligible to use the Visa Waiver Program.
How to Apply for a Visa
The basic steps of the application process for a visa to the United States are as follows:
1. Complete the application form(s) online, print them, and sign them;
2. Make an appointment online;
(Note that student visa applicants and persons wanting to travel for emergency medical reasons are not required to make an appointment. Please appear at the Embassy with your application materials at 8 a.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday or Thursday - excluding U.S. and Emirati holidays. Medical travelers should have documentation of the emergency nature of travel from medical professionals in the UAE and the USA.)
3. Pay the visa application fee at the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (AED 484.70 per application.) Please Note: This fee is not refundable;
4. Get a visa photo (important information about photo standards);
5. Prepare your supporting documents, which vary depending on the purpose of your travel. Click on the link below that is relevant to your purpose of travel:
6. On the day of your appointment, please come to the Embassy no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your appointment time. Applicants will be allowed into the consular section according to their appointment time.
If your visa is approved, it will be delivered to you by Empost courier once the Embassy has finished processing your visa.