North America
United States visa
New York
Read this before you plan anything: as of 1 September 2026 the US Mission in the UAE states that routine visa processing is not available in the United Arab Emirates, and that applicants for nonimmigrant visas should schedule their interview in their country of residence or nationality. A separate 2026 proclamation also suspends or limits issuance for nationals of a list of countries — applications can still be lodged and interviews attended, but a visa may not follow. This is the one destination on this site where the position can change between you reading it and applying, so treat the above as of its date and ask us to confirm what is current before you commit to travel dates.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photographs to embassy specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. United States may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Guides for United States
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
US visa from DubaiThe DS-160, interview wait times, and what the officer is actually assessing.UAE transit visaThe 48 and 96 hour permits, and whether leaving the airport is worth your layover.What your UAE residence actually unlocksWhere your residence permit opens doors, and where only your passport counts.
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