The Consular Section of the US Consulate in Dubai has transitioned to a new appointment service for applicants applying for a visa to come to the United States. Information regarding different types of visa, applying for a US visa and the requirements to qualify for those visas can be found at http://www.usvisa-info.com/.

Visa applications prior to 31 Dec 2012:

With the introduction of the new Visa application system, all visa applicants who applied before 31 Dec 2012 must follow the steps below to obtain their visas.

1)    WHEN THE VISA IS READY: Once it is indicated on our website that your visa is ready for processing, applicants must drop off their passports at the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai. Please note if you fail to drop off the passport (AFTER receiving notification) before 30 March 2013 your case will be administratively closed and you will need to reapply.

CHECK CASE STATUS WEBSITE ADDRESS: http://dubai.usconsulate.gov/dubai/visa_status3.html

DROP OFF TIMING/LOCATION: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM on any working day at Passport pass back booth (located outside the main entrance) 

2)    WHEN THE VISA NOT READY: Applicants who do not receive their visa clearance before 30 March 2013 will be provided instructions on how to submit their passport in order to obtain their  visa. The U.S. Consulate General in Dubai will continue processing these cases and they will NOT be administratively closed.

CHECK CASE STATUS: http://dubai.usconsulate.gov/dubai/visa_status3.html

DROP OFF TIMING/LOCATION: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM on any working day at Passport pass back booth (located outside the main entrance) 

3)    WHEN ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED: Applicants that are required to drop off additional documents in order to process their visa will need to submit the documents directly at the US Consulate General in Dubai.

Please note if you fail to submit additional documentation in a timely manner your case will be administratively closed and you will have to reapply if you still wish to obtain  a  visa.  Additional documents can also be sent via email to: Dubaivisa@state.gov.

CHECK CASE STATUS: http://dubai.usconsulate.gov/dubai/visa_status3.html

DROP OFF TIMING/LOCATION: 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM on any working day at Passport Pass back booth (located outside the main entrance)

Citizens of the UAE require visas for travel to the United States.

Citizens of 36 countries who intend to visit the United States for less than 90 days may be able to travel without first obtaining a visa if they have registered on-line through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). Citizens of all other countries require visas for travel to the United States. More information can be found in the appropriate sections of our website.

Types of Non-Immigrant Visas

• Business/Tourist Visas
• Student Visas
• Temporary Employment Visas
• Domestic Employee Visas
• Medical Emergency Visas
• Treaty Investor Visa
• Visa Waiver/DHS ESTA Program

Click here to Apply for a Non-Immigrant Visa