U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in the United Arab Emirates

The UAE continues to lead on COVID-19 testing

Health Alerts are released on Mondays. Any urgent updates may be released in addition to regularly scheduled Health Alerts.   Events: Movement between regions within Abu Dhabi…

Health Alerts are released on Mondays.  Any urgent updates may be released in addition to regularly scheduled Health Alerts. Events Schedule of movement restriction revised in…

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General Dubai (May 19, 2020)   Health Alerts are released on Mondays.  Any urgent updates may be released…

Frequently Asked Questions about F-1 Visas During COVID-19  1. I received an acceptance from a U.S. university. My visa interview was scheduled, but I received an email saying…

Emirates airlines  announces  limited scheduled flights: Beginning May 21, Emirates airlines will begin operating scheduled services to nine global destinations including Chicago. Book online at www.emirates.com . Etihad and…

Flights to the United States June 1, 2020 Emirates Airlines  announced   that beginning May 21, they will operate scheduled services to nine global destinations, including Chicago.…

Waiver of fines for expired residency and entry permits: Media  report  the UAE will waive all fines for residency visas, entry permits, and Emirates IDs…

May 11, 2020 Events: Abu Dhabi implements movement permit system: There are media reports the  Abu Dhabi police will provide move permits for residents to…

U.S. Citizen Message: U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General Dubai (May 7, 2020) Events: Potential scam using U.S. Embassy information: Be advised of…

Warning Be advised of unauthorized entities using U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi’s name, logo, or phone number.  WARNING – The U.S. Embassy has been made aware…

May 4, 2020 Events: Sterilization Program Continues. The nation-wide sterilization program  remains  in effect from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am. Limited flight options to the U.S. via Europe and Asia: Emirates and Etihad airlines continue to operate a limited number of departing…

Events: Consular services limited to emergency or urgent cases. We will resume routine consular operations when possible but are unable to provide a specific date at…

Events: Movement restrictions in Dubai’s al-Ras and Naif neighborhoods eased. The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management  announced  that beginning April 27 the movement restrictions in al-Ras…

Events: Sterilization Program Hours Reduced During Ramadan. The nation-wide sterilization program will be in effect from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am during Ramadan, which began April…

Events: Sterilization Program Hours Reduced During Ramadan. The nation-wide sterilization program will be in effect from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am during Ramadan, which began April…

Events: Sterilization Program Hours Reduced During Ramadan. The nation-wide sterilization program will be in effect from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am during Ramadan, which started on…

Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State On behalf of the American people, I extend my best wishes to Muslim communities in the United States and…