Alert Archives | U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the United Arab Emirates

SCAM ALERT-Phone Spoofing!

It has come to the attention of the U.S. Mission in the UAE that fraudsters masquerading as embassy/consulate officials are making calls to the general public from the number 02-414-2200 and asking them to deposit money in different accounts for consular services. The general public is hereby informed that the Embassy/Consulate does not make such calls. The ...

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 5 February, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Operations During a Lapse in Appropriations

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.

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 23 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert

Message to U.S. Citizens: New Requirement for UAE Employment-based Residency Permits

American Citizen Services would like to inform all U.S. citizens residing in the UAE of recent changes to the UAE residency permit application process. Applicants for employment-based UAE residency permits are now required to provide “Certificates of Good Conduct.” This policy went into effect on February 4, 2018. UAE officials have confirmed the following details: ...

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert

Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information

On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory, which will provide one of four standard levels of advice. The Travel ...

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 7 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert

Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Reminders for New Year’s Celebrations

The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai would like to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing need to implement sound personal security practices as they go about their daily lives and also as they celebrate the New Year. U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance ...

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 21 December, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert

Security Message for U.S. Citizens

The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of ...

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 6 December, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert

Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Citizens Traveling to Turkey

Effective October 8, the Government of Turkey suspended visa services to U.S. citizens, to include the issuance of physical “sticker” visas at the Turkish Embassy and Consulates in the United States and the online Turkish electronic visa (otherwise known as an e-visa). At the present time, U.S. citizens are no longer permitted to apply for ...

By U.S. Mission United Arab Emirates | 13 October, 2017 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: alert

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