US Visit Visa (B1/B2) from Dubai
B1/B2 visitor visa — DS-160 preparation, fee payment, appointment and interview preparation.
Update, September 2026: The US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate in Dubai have suspended routine visa services since 1 March 2026. Both posts remain open, but routine visa processing is not available in the UAE at this time and no resumption date has been published, so a routine interview cannot currently be booked here. US visitor visa applicants are asked to book their interview at a US Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence or nationality, which for a UAE resident holding another passport in practice means the country of nationality. Under Presidential Proclamation 10998 (from 1 January 2026), visa issuance is suspended or limited for nationals of 39 countries. We check your nationality and the current appointment options before you pay anything.
US visit visa (B1/B2) for UAE residents
A US visit visa from the UAE, the B1/B2 visitor visa, covers business visits (B-1) and tourism, family visits and medical treatment (B-2). You complete the DS-160 form online, pay the visa fee and attend an in-person interview at a US Embassy or Consulate.
The interview is decisive, so we prepare every applicant before their appointment. The officer must be satisfied that you are a genuine visitor with strong ties to home. Well-documented applicants are typically issued a long-validity, multiple-entry visa. The validity depends on your nationality, up to 10 years.
When you arrive, the US border officer decides how long you may stay on each visit.
What our US visa service includes
- Eligibility and nationality check, including current restrictions
- Advice on where you can book your interview
- A personalised document checklist
- DS-160 form preparation and review
- Visa fee payment and appointment booking
- Monitoring for earlier interview slots
- One-to-one interview preparation before your appointment
- Passport collection and a travel-ready briefing
- A written eligibility assessment and personalised document roadmap within 48 hours (two working days)
- One named advisor from your first call to visa in hand
- WhatsApp-first support in English, Urdu, Hindi and Arabic
- Every file checklist-audited in two stages (attestation, translation, formatting and consistency) before submission
- Status updates at every stage of your application
Who can apply for a B1/B2 visa
- UAE residents visiting the US for tourism or holidays
- Family and friend visits
- Business meetings, conferences, negotiations and events (B-1)
- Medical treatment in the US (B-2)
- Frequent travellers who want a long-validity visa
Not allowed on this visa: working in the US or studying for credit.
US visitor visa documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your intended stay
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa fee payment receipt and interview appointment confirmation
- Photograph to US specification (5 × 5 cm, white background)
- UAE residence visa, valid beyond your return date
- 3–6 months of personal bank statements
- Salary certificate / NOC, or trade licence
- Employment or business evidence of your ties to the UAE
- Invitation and host documents (for family visits)
- Copies of previous visas and travel history
- Itinerary: flights, accommodation or event details
How to apply for a US visit visa
- Free assessment: Nationality and eligibility check, current appointment options, and a written quote.
- Engagement and roadmap: Personalised checklist and a named advisor.
- Document build: DS-160, fee payment, supporting documents and a travel plan.
- Submission and interview preparation: Appointment booking, slot monitoring and interview coaching.
- Interview and decision: Interview at the US Embassy or Consulate, then passport and visa collection.
US visa timelines and fees
- Day 1: Share your travel plans and profile on WhatsApp
- Day 2–3: Document audit and personalised checklist
- Day 4–7: DS-160, fee payment and appointment booking
- Before your interview: interview preparation
- Interview and decision: at the US Embassy or Consulate
- Appointment wait times vary by location. We monitor and book the earliest available slots.
- Visa validity: set by nationality, up to 10 years, usually multiple entry
Fees: Quote on request. Your professional fee is quoted in writing after a short consultation. Government, embassy, VFS, attestation, translation, medical and insurance charges are third-party costs, listed separately in your quote. Nothing starts until you approve it.
US visit visa FAQs
Can I have my US visa interview in Dubai or Abu Dhabi right now?
Routine visa services at the US Embassy Abu Dhabi and Consulate Dubai have been suspended since 1 March 2026. Applicants are asked to interview in their country of residence or nationality. We check the latest position for you before you apply.
Is my nationality affected by US travel restrictions?
Presidential Proclamation 10998 suspends or limits visa issuance for nationals of 39 countries from 1 January 2026. We check your nationality before any fee is paid.
How long is a B1/B2 visa valid?
It depends on your nationality, up to 10 years, usually with multiple entries.
How long can I stay in the US?
The border officer decides at entry. Each visit is a temporary stay, not residence.
Why is the interview so important?
It is usually the deciding step. The officer must be satisfied that you are a genuine visitor with strong ties to home, which is why we prepare every applicant.
Can I work on a B1/B2 visa?
No. Business meetings and conferences are allowed, but employment is not.
Last updated: September 2026. Government thresholds, fees and processing times are set by the relevant authorities and can change without notice. AL HUDHUD provides documentation and advisory services and does not guarantee visa approval. All decisions rest with the issuing government.
Related guide: US B1/B2 Visa Interview Preparation from the UAE
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