- Address
- Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, Abu Dhabi
- Website
- ae.usembassy.gov
United States
United Arab Emirates
US Embassy & Consulates in the United Arab Emirates
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 consulate
The United States is represented in the United Arab Emirates by 3 missions: an embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, a consulate general in Sharjah city and a consulate in Sharjah city. Emirati citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Map: the United States’ 3 missions in the United Arab Emirates
Map: the United States’ 3 missions in the United Arab Emirates
US Embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City
At Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, Abu Dhabi, the US embassy represents the United States towards the United Arab Emirates. Its website is linked on its page.
US consulates in the United Arab Emirates
The United States also has a consulate general in Sharjah city and a consulate in Sharjah city; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
United States visa for Emirati citizens
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United StatesUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free, 90 days United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Emirati citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applicants in the United Arab Emirates turn to the US embassy in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City or one of the consulates in Sharjah city; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
The United Arab Emirates’ missions in the United States
Missions of the United Arab Emirates in the United States (6)
In return, the United Arab Emirates has 6 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in the United Arab Emirates
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 3 of them are in the United Arab Emirates.
Travel to the United Arab Emirates for US citizens
No visa is needed by US citizens for the United Arab Emirates, for stays of up to 90 days. In the United Arab Emirates, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in the United Arab Emirates?
The US embassy is in Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, at Embassies District, Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Street No. 4, Abu Dhabi.
Does the United States have consulates in the United Arab Emirates?
Yes, the United States has a consulate general in Sharjah city and a consulate in Sharjah city.
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the United States?
Emirati citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Do US citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
The United Arab Emirates admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does the United Arab Emirates have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, the United Arab Emirates has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 5 other missions in the United States.