U.S. visa for UAE citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for UAE passport holders visiting United States for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For UAE citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | United States e-visa for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | United States visa on arrival for UAE citizens | Not Available | |
United States tourist visa requirements:
- Holding UAE passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.
If you are looking for United States visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from United Arab Emirates, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United States nearest your place of residence.
- Abu Dhabi: The Embassy of United States in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 52 minutes)
- Dubai: The Consulate General of United States in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 52 minutes)
United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to United Arab Emirates for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Arab Emirates traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Arab Emirates) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 168,220 | N/A |
| 2009 | 159,799 | -5.01% |
| 2010 | 174,029 | 8.90% |
| 2011 | 184,084 | 5.78% |
| 2012 | 194,204 | 5.50% |
| 2013 | 207,764 | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 218,600 | 5.22% |
| 2015 | 225,543 | 3.18% |
| 2016 | 221,582 | -1.76% |
| 2017 | 223,842 | 1.02% |
| 2018 | 231,263 | 3.32% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
United States & United Arab Emirates comparison
United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of United Arab Emirates is approximately 83,600 km2 (32,278 sq mi). This means United Arab Emirates is 109.42 times smaller than United States.
As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 328,437,304 more people than the population of United Arab Emirates.
We have highlighted United States & United Arab Emirates’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| United States | United Arab Emirates | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 338,814,313 | 10,377,009 | 328.4 million more people live in United States than United Arab Emirates |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 273 | 101 | United States has 172 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Arab Emirates. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 134 | 128 | United States passport holders can visit 6 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 1147 | 127 | U.S. hosts 1020 more foreign missions than United Arab Emirates. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Arab Emirates travel to United States in one year?
The number of visitors from United Arab Emirates visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 231,263.
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