US Visiting Visa Requirements for UAE Residents
Thinking of travelling to the United States? The following guide describes visiting visa requirements when visiting the United States as a resident of the UAE:
- The documents you need
- How to complete the DS‑160 form
- How to prepare a visa interview.
This guide includes all the information that UAE citizens and citizens of other countries need to know whether traveling to the country is tourism, business or medical related, including:
- Indian passport holders
- Pakistani passport holders
- Filipino passport holders
Do UAE Citizens Need a US Visa?
Yes, the UAE citizens should get a US visa prior to traveling. UAE is not listed in US visiting Visa Waiver Program.
Steps for UAE citizens:
- Complete the DS‑160 form online.
- Complete payment of visa fee in the official payment system of the US Embassy.
- Book an interview at US Embassy in Abu Dhabi or at the US Consulate in Dubai.
Be ready to provide supporting records:
- Valid passport
- Evidence of work, business or school ownership.
- Bank paying and payrolls.
- Carry all the documents, travel itineraries, and other items needed in the interview.
To get the step by step information, visit our US Visa service page from UAE.
US Visiting Visa Requirements for UAE Residents by Passport
Indian Passport Holders
Indian nationals having passport in UAE must:
- Fill in the DS-160 form on the Internet and pay the visa fee.
- Set up an appointment to the US Embassy or Consulate.
Provide supplementary documents:
- Bank statements (last 3–6 months)
- letter of employment or document of ownership of the business.
- Documents of good ties to UAE.
- Appear in the interview and submit other documents in case they are requested.
Pakistani Passport Holders
The holders of Pakistani passports living in UAE should:
- Fill out the DS‑160 form online.
- Visa fee to be paid through the system.
- Make a visa appointment at the US Embassy or Consulate.
Provide supporting documents :
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) by employer or institution
- Pay slips, bills and bank statements.
- Travel itinerary
- Ready to respond to financial and travelling intent questions.
Philippines Passport Holders.
The Philippine passport holders in UAE should:
- Finish and provide the DS -160 online and pay the visa fee.
- Schedule a visa interview.
supporting documents be provided:
- Disclosure of the bank transactions and evidence of revenue.
- Employment, schooling or house ownership in UAE.
- Travel schedule
- Prepare any other documents that may be required and be able to support their justification of return to UAE.
Note:
- Make sure all documents are authentic and up-to-date to avoid delays.
- We Only Offer Tourist Visas, Not Business or Work Visas
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