Find verified government, embassy and authorized application links for UAE citizens and residents travelling to the United States.
Important current notice: the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi says routine visa processing is not available in the UAE at this time. Do not assume local appointment availability; use the Embassy Visa Navigator and official appointment instructions before paying a fee or selecting a post.
Use these verified official resources to check eligibility, choose the correct visa category and follow the authorized application route from the United Arab Emirates. Sources and URLs were reviewed on 2026-08-27.
Current UAE visa-service availability and official routing guidance.
Official U.S. nonimmigrant visa application form.
Government guidance for visitor visa categories and eligibility.
Use the official website before visiting. Addresses, jurisdiction, representation agreements, public hours and appointment rules can change without notice.
United Arab Emirates
Routine visa processing is currently unavailable in the UAE; follow the Embassy Visa Navigator for the permitted route
Service availability can change quickly. Recheck the mission homepage immediately before completing payment or travel arrangements.
Choose the category that matches the real purpose and duration of travel. Visitor permission never automatically authorizes study, employment or residence in the United States.
For tourism, family visits and other permitted short stays in the United States.
For qualifying meetings, conferences or short business activity without local employment in the United States.
For study beyond the visitor allowance; use the United States' official student or education route.
Employment, joining family and long-term residence in the United States require their own category and supporting approval where applicable.
Visa need is determined mainly by passport nationality, travel purpose, trip length and personal circumstances - not UAE residence alone. Non-UAE applicants normally need a valid UAE residence permit and Emirates ID and must satisfy the responsible embassy or centre's UAE jurisdiction rules. Always run the official eligibility check before paying or booking.
Independent directory: ImmigrationIT is not the government of the United States, its embassy, an immigration authority or a visa application centre. This directory links to official external resources for convenience and was verified on 2026-08-27. Visa rules, service availability, representation arrangements, addresses and appointment systems can change; confirm the latest information directly with the responsible authority before applying or travelling.
