Location: Throughout the United Arab Emirates  U.S. citizens in an emergency can call 1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada or +1-202-501-4444 from overseas.   Event:  The UAE Attorney General on March 27 issued the following after a Cabinet decision regarding containing the spread of COVID-19: individuals failing to follow social distancing protocols or neglecting to wear medical masks indoors, and …

Location: Throughout the United Arab Emirates U.S. citizens in an emergency can call 1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada or +1-202-501-4444 from overseas.  Event:  Passenger air travel to, from, or transiting the UAE is suspended.  Public spaces, shopping malls, and most retail stores are closed.  Grocery stores, pharmacies and gas stations remain open. The UAE General …

Effective March 29, 2020, U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate Dubai will accept only emergency passport applications (renewing passports that have expired or have less than six months validity), processing Consular Reports of Birth Abroad, and other compelling emergency cases.   Emergency appointments will be handled between 10:00 am and 12:00 noon, Mondays and …

Location: Throughout the United Arab Emirates Advice: Please enroll in the STEP program at  https://step.state.gov/  to receive alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency.  U.S. Citizens in an emergency can call 1-888-407-4747 from the U.S. and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from overseas.  Consider encouraging other U.S. Citizens to enroll in the STEP program.  U.S. …

March 19, 2020 On March 19, the U.S. Department of State advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared …

Event: As of March 19, 2020 the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has announced 113 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the UAE. The Government of the UAE has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including enhanced screening and quarantine measures. Schools and universities are closed until at least April 5. Sporting events, festivals, …

March 23, 2020 Country-Specific Information: The Government of the UAE has implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19, including enhanced screening and quarantine measures.  Schools and universities are closed until at least April 5.  Sporting events, festivals, and gatherings larger than 300 people have been banned.  Religious services have also been suspended for four …

Location: United Arab Emirates, countrywide     Event:  The U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in the UAE advises all U.S. citizens of heightened tensions in the region.  U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness.  For additional information, please read the most recent Worldwide Caution message dated January 15, …

  Location: United Arab Emirates, countrywide   Event:  New Year’s celebrations will take place throughout the UAE over the coming weeks.  Road closures throughout the emirates will restrict movements, particularly in areas where large crowds are expected.  U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when attending large, public holiday events, visiting tourist sites, using public transportation, and frequenting places …

At this time, scheduled passport and visa services at the U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General Dubai will continue during the lapse in appropriations as the situation permits. We will not update this website until full operations resume, with the exception of urgent safety and security information.