Resumption of Limited Routine Appointments: The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and U.S. Consulate General in Dubai are now offering limited appointments for some routine services including minor passport renewal, Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBAs), and first-time adult passport applications. To schedule an appointment, please use the online appointment system for U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi or U.S. Consulate General Dubai.
Routine notary services remain suspended. If you are an American citizen in need of an emergency service, please send an email to AbuDhabiACS@state.gov (Abu Dhabi and Al Ain) or DubaiACS@state.gov (for Dubai and other emirates).
Appointments No Longer Necessary for Ballot Drop-Off:
Appointments are no longer needed to drop off absentee ballots for the 2020 U.S. Election. The U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi accepts absentee ballots Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. The U.S. Consulate General accepts absentee ballots Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. Visit our website for detailed ballot instructions.
New Service—Renew U.S. Adult Passports from Home:
The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate General are accepting passport renewal applications for eligible adults through Emirates Post. We urge all eligible applicants to take advantage of the new mail-in service. Detailed information can be found here.
Actions to Take:
-Enroll in STEP at step.state.gov to receive alerts and ensure you can be located in an emergency.
-Confirm the validity of your travel documents, including passports and visas.
-Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date COVID-19 information.
-For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
-Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information
-Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in the UAE.
-Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
-Check with your airlines regarding information about your travel plans or restrictions.
Assistance: U.S. citizens in need of emergency assistance can email American Citizen Services at AbuDhabiACS@state.gov (for Abu Dhabi and Al Ain) or DubaiACS@state.gov (for Dubai and other emirates).
U.S. Embassy Abu Dhabi
Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4
+971 2 414 2200
U.S. Consulate General Dubai
Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed and Al Seef Streets
+971 4 309 4000