Almost every US visa application ends with an interview at a US embassy or consulate. Applicants who cannot be interviewed where they live, because there is no US mission there or because visa services are suspended, apply as third-country nationals at a post abroad. Dubai is one of the busiest of those posts, and a practical choice for many people planning immigration to the US. This guide covers the address of the US Consulate General in Dubai, how to get there, the contact details and the hotels closest to it.
How to book a US Consulate Dubai visa appointment
The first step for any US visa is the DS-160 form. Once that is submitted, you pay the fee and schedule the interview.
The appointment process runs as follows:
- Create an account on the US visa appointment service for the United Arab Emirates
- Complete the DS-160 visa application form
- Pay the US visa fee for the Dubai appointment
Waiting times at the US Consulate in Dubai are long, often around six months and sometimes more. If that does not fit your travel plans, the US visa appointment service at Aval Visa monitors availability and looks for earlier slots, which can range from a few days to a few weeks ahead depending on what the post releases. It makes no difference whether you are applying for a visitor visa or a student visa; we search on the same basis for either. Current wait times for Dubai and the other UAE posts are published at this link.
Documents to bring to the US Consulate in Dubai
The documents normally required at a US visa interview are:
- A valid passport
- A passport photograph on a light background
- Civil documents such as a birth certificate and national identity card, with certified translations
- A marriage or divorce certificate, with certified translation, if applicable
- Military service documents, where these apply in your country
- Evidence of funds for living and tuition costs, for unfunded students
- Travel insurance
- Your appointment confirmation
US Consulate Dubai address
According to the mission’s own website, the consulate is at the corner of Al Seef Street and Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road, Bur Dubai: United States Consulate General Dubai, 8 Al Seef St, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Telephone: +971 4 309 4000 (the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi is +971 2 414 2200).
US Consulate Dubai website: https://ae.usembassy.gov
US Consulate Dubai email
US Consulate Dubai email: DubaiACS@state.gov
The US Consulate Dubai address on Google Maps:
Getting to the US Consulate in Dubai
The metro, buses and other public transport all serve the area. To use the metro you need a Nol card, which you can buy and top up at any station.
The nearest metro stop to the consulate is BurJuman, about a 13-minute walk away. This is the cheapest way to reach the consulate, at roughly AED 3 to AED 7 per journey.
The nearest bus stop is Al Seef Marine Transport Station, about three minutes on foot. Buses also require a Nol card. Taxis, ride-hailing apps such as Uber, and car hire all work but cost considerably more.
Read more: a full guide to the US Embassy in Ankara
US Consulate Dubai opening hours
The consulate is generally open Monday to Thursday from 7.30 am to 5 pm, and Friday from 7.30 am to 11.30 am. It is closed on Saturday and Sunday and on US and local public holidays, including New Year’s Day. Hours change from time to time, so confirm them on the mission website before you travel.
Hotels near the US Consulate in Dubai
There are plenty of hotels near the consulate, which makes an early appointment easier to manage. Five of the closest, with access details, are listed below:
| Hotel name | Phone | Address | Distance to the consulate |
|---|---|---|---|
| JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai | 971-44140000 | Sheikh Zayed Road, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1.2 km |
| London Crown Hotel | 971-525368620 | 8B Street, Bur Dubai, Dubai | 1.2 km |
| Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel | 971-43771111 | Sheikh Khalifah Bin Zayed Street, Opp. Burjuman Centre Dubai | 1.5 km |
| Ramee Royal Hotel Dubai (Ramee Royal Hotel) | 971-43344088 | Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai 26816 | 1.2 km |
| Regent Palace Hotel | 971-43963888 | world Trade Center Road, Bur Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 1.5 km |
Booking an earlier US visa appointment with Aval Visa
Given how long the queue for a US Consulate Dubai visa appointment can be, and how easily an error in the paperwork derails an application, it is worth talking to the experienced advisers at Aval Visa and planning each stage properly, from a mock interview through to assembling documents and completing forms.
To find an earlier appointment slot in Dubai and prepare your case, you need to understand both the process and the documents. At Aval Visa our team supports you through every stage, including appointment scheduling, document preparation and interview practice. Complete the assessment form or contact us to take the first step.
Frequently asked questions
- Which posts handle third-country national applicants in the region? The US Consulate General in Dubai and the embassy in Abu Dhabi are the main options in the United Arab Emirates, and posts in Turkiye and Armenia are also widely used. Each post sets its own policy on accepting third-country nationals, so check before you book.
- What is the cheapest way to get to the US Consulate in Dubai? The bus and the metro are the cheapest options for reaching the consulate.
- Who is exempt from the US visa interview? Very few applicants. The State Department now requires an in-person interview for nearly all nonimmigrant visa applicants, and the former age-based waivers for children and older applicants no longer apply in most cases. A small number of categories, mainly diplomatic and official travel, remain exempt. Check the current rules on the mission website before assuming an exemption applies.
