United Arab Emirates
Visitor (B1/B2), student, and employment appointment wait time averages by consulate.
Dubai
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
24 days
Student (F/M/J)
10 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
0 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Dubai — Appointment Wait Trend
Abu Dhabi
< 60 daysVisitor (B1/B2)
1 days
Student (F/M/J)
10 days
Work (H/L/O/P)
0 days
Crew / Transit
0 days
Abu Dhabi — Appointment Wait Trend
United Arab Emirates Visa Appointment FAQs
How should consular wait times for United Arab Emirates be interpreted?
Published wait times reflect weekly rolling averages reported by the State Department for standard nonimmigrant appointment slots. Because appointments are released in tranches and cancellation openings occur dynamically, real-time availability on the official booking portal can vary.
How do emergency or expedited appointment requests work?
Each U.S. embassy and consulate maintains an emergency appointment procedure for urgent, unforeseen travel (such as urgent medical treatment, unexpected death of an immediate family member, or urgent business travel). Expedite requests are evaluated individually by consular officers.
Does appointment wait time affect the likelihood of visa issuance?
No. Appointment wait times reflect post operational capacity and scheduling demand only. Consular officers adjudicate applications strictly based on eligibility under U.S. immigration law.