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.
Status as of 6 October 2026: According to the US Mission’s visa page, routine visa processing is not available in the UAE at this time, at either Abu Dhabi or Dubai, and the page does not say when it will resume. The notice dated 1 March 2026 says routine visa services in the UAE are suspended. Visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you are an Iranian national, another restriction applies: the entry of Iranian nationals into the US was already suspended, and Presidential Proclamation 10998, in force since 1 January 2026, continues that suspension, for both immigrants and nonimmigrants. The State Department has suspended visa issuance to Iranian nationals in line with the proclamation. The exceptions are limited. Lawful permanent residents, dual nationals travelling on the passport of a country the proclamation does not list, and immigrant visas for ethnic and religious minorities facing persecution in Iran are among them. If you held a valid visa on 1 January 2026, the proclamation does not apply to you. Details are on the State Department’s page.
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.
When routine visa processing is available, the appointment process runs as follows (read the notice above before you pay, because visa application fees are non-refundable):
- 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
According to the US Mission’s website on 6 October 2026, routine visa processing is not available in the UAE, so there is no reliable current waiting time to quote for Dubai. The State Department also says applicants who apply outside their country of nationality or residence should expect to wait significantly longer for an appointment. The State Department also publishes figures for Dubai and the other UAE posts in its wait-time tool, which it updates monthly, so read them against the notice above.
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 |
Frequently asked questions
- Which posts handle third-country national applicants in the region? The State Department says nonimmigrant visa applicants should book at the US embassy or consulate in their country of nationality or residence, and its designated-post table lists Dubai for Iranian nationals. For immigrant visas, its list of posts includes Ankara and Yerevan for Iran. But according to the US Mission’s website on 6 October 2026, routine visa processing is not available in the UAE, and Proclamation 10998 applies to Iranian nationals (see the notice at the top of this page). Before you book or pay, check the website of the post you plan to use, because visa application fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- 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.
This article is general information, not legal advice, and it describes published official rules rather than any individual case.
