Who is eligible for a US visa from Dubai?

All UAE nationals and residents can apply for a US visa from Dubai and Abudhabi.

What are the steps involved in applying for a US visa from UAE?

To submit a successful US visa application from UAE, follow these easy steps:

• Determine the type of US visa you require.

• Learn where you should send your application in Dubai, UAE.

• Apply online by completing the form.

• Pay your visa fee.

• Make an appointment for a US visa interview in Dubai or Abudhabi.

• Gather the required documents for USA visa and attend the interview.

Documents needed for a US tourist visa from Dubai

The following documents need to be carried with you on the interview date

– Appointment confirmation

– NOC from the company/ residence visa sponsor

– Original passport, with residence visa copy and eid copy

– Bank statement for the past 6 months

– Invitation letter ( If You are invited by company or family and friends)

– Passport size photo ( white background)

– Trade license for Owners

For Dropbox cases:

• Original Passport

• Passport size photo ( white background)

• Emirates ID copy, Residence Visa Copy, Previous USA visa Copy

• Original passport containing the previous USA Visa

• Courier in receipt, Instructions, and DS 160 Confirmation page

Attend the visa interview:

All applicants between the ages of 14 and 79 must attend a visa interview. For Dubai residents applying for a US visa, the interview is crucial.

• Make sure to arrive at the interview promptly. Your appointment will be cancelled if you are late.

• The interviewer will ask you about your purpose of travel during this appointment. Make sure you correctly respond to each question. Your responses must match the details in your documentation.

• Based on the overall profile and the responses given during the interview, the consulate will make a decision on the visa approval.

Interview methods

• Through interview: For applicants who are applying for the first time

• Dropbox: For Dropbox cases, applicants do not need to attend an in-person interview. They can drop off their documents at Empost for visa processing.

Dropbox eligibility criteria

• Those applicants had a USA visa, which expires within 48 months.

• Applicants who are below 14 years old and if their parents have a valid USA visa

FAQs

How long will the visa processing take?

After the interview and approval of the visa application, processing the visa will take around 5 to 10 working days.

Is your visa application fee refundable?

No, The visa fee is non-refundable, even if the visa is denied.