Scheduling an appointment is one of the most important steps in the US Visa application process. Foreign nationals applying for a US Visa are required to make a visa appointment. Applicants must be present in person on the scheduled date for biometrics and visa interview. Follow the instructions provided by the US Embassy in Dubai for US Visa Appointment in UAE.
Understand the process of US visa appointment in Dubai and how to reschedule your visa appointment.
Who needs to attend my U.S. Visa appointment?
- If you are applying for a U.S. visa, you will need to make an appointment with a U.S. Consulate.
- If you meet certain criteria, you may not be required to attend an in-person interview.
- If you qualify for an exemption from the U.S. visa appointment requirement, you do not need to make an appointment for a U.S. visa.
- The interview requirement is waived if you are under 14 years old, over 79 years old, or renewing a U.S. visa.
- If you are applying for a visa category such as an E-3, T, U, H-1, or blanket L-1 visa, you are not eligible for an interview waiver.
- If you are applying for a U.S. immigrant visa, you cannot get a reservation waiver.
How do I get an exemption from a reservation?
When you schedule an appointment, VAC will check if you qualify for a visa interview waiver and let you know. To apply for an appointment waiver, you can call your local VAC or apply online. VAC will check if you qualify for a US visa interview waiver and let you know if an appointment is required. You can access your account and check your eligibility using your US Visa Appointment Dubai login.
How do I schedule a US visa interview?
To arrange your US visa interview, you must first fill out the DS-160 form. You must submit your application and other supporting documents to the US Embassy Visa Application Center (VAC) for your application to be processed. The wait time for your US visa interview depends on the type of US visa you have applied for. It can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
How do I get a US Visa appointment confirmation?
Once your appointment is successfully scheduled, you will receive a US Visa Appointment Confirmation page. This confirmation is your proof that your appointment has been scheduled and contains all the information you need for the visa interview process.
What is a US Visa Appointment Letter?
The U.S. Visa Interview Appointment Letter or Appointment Confirmation contains the details of your visa interview. It includes personal information such as your name and passport number, as well as the date, time and location of your interview. The appointment confirmation barcode, required documents and security procedure guidelines are also included in this letter. Please remember to bring this letter and any other specified documents with you to your appointment.
What supporting documents do I need to bring with me to book an appointment?
When making your appointment, you must bring the following U.S. visa appointment documents:
- Passport number and valid passport.
- This is the receipt number you used when you paid your visa application fee.
- DS-160 confirmation page.
- Your email address.
- Documents relevant to the type of visa you are applying for.
Do I need to take a medical exam for my US Visa appointment?
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expects all applicants to complete a medical appointment with a licensed physician in the country where they will be interviewed. The designated medical professional must be a licensed physician recognized by the U.S. Embassy in the applicant’s country. The consulate will not consider an applicant’s medical examination valid if another physician has been seen.
- What happens during a doctor’s visit?
The medical examination will consist of a review of past medical records, a chest x-ray, blood tests, and a physical examination of the eyes, nose, ears, throat, lungs, heart, abdomen, skin, lymph nodes, and external genitalia. - Documents to bring with you when visiting a doctor
When you visit the doctor, you will need to bring along copies of your visa interview letter, ID, passport-sized color photographs (the number varies depending on the embassy from two to four), and your vaccination history. - After the test
After the test, the certifying doctor will either send the test results directly to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate or give them to the applicant in an envelope, who can then submit the test results along with other documents on the day of their visa interview.
What should I consider before attending my US Visa Interview Appointment?
To avoid getting lost when visiting the embassy, prepare for your interview in advance. A consular officer will conduct the interview. Do not bring food, laptops, backpacks or large bags to the embassy. Dress casually or semi-formally.
- Arrive at the consulate early
The first thing to remember is that you must arrive on time for your interview. You may have to queue before a consulate official will interview you. Even if someone tells you that there is a queue at the embassy, it is advisable to arrive at least 10 minutes early. - Fingerprint Verification
At the Embassy entrance, you will pass through security scanners, which include a full-body metal detector, after which you will receive an interview token and proceed to have your fingerprints taken. After your fingerprints are scanned, an agent will give you further instructions. - Participate in an interview
Once your fingerprints are taken, you will need to wait your turn in the lounge area. Your name will be called. Make sure you prepare your documents well in advance so that you are not confused when you meet the interviewer.
How do I change my US Visa appointment?
We encourage you to show up on the appointment date that you or NVC has scheduled for you. If you are unable to attend in person, you can reschedule your US Visa appointment. Please review the US Visa Appointment Cancellation Refund Policy before rescheduling to avoid financial loss.
Nonimmigrant Visa Appointment Changes
To reschedule your US nonimmigrant visa appointment, call VAC or change your date and time online. To reschedule your US visa appointment in Dubai, log in to the visa booking portal and follow the instructions for nonimmigrant visa applicants. You can book the next available time slot that is convenient for you. You must provide a valid reason for rescheduling so that the US Embassy can consider your request.
Immigrant Visa Appointment Changes
To change your U.S. visa appointment for an immigrant visa, you must contact NVC and explain why you would like to make the change. Provide your case or application number and let us know a convenient time, and NVC will try to make an appointment for you. If the requested time slot is not available, NVC will schedule the appointment at the next available time slot.
How do I schedule a biometric appointment for my US Visa?
To increase border security and track people entering the United States, the United States requires applicants to provide biometric information. Applicants from certain countries may not be required to schedule a fingerprint appointment. A biometric appointment must be scheduled so that the applicant can provide their biometric information (photo and fingerprints).
Making a new appointment will increase the time for visa processing. Please note that Dubai residents do not need to apply for a US visa for short stays if they qualify for the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). No US visitor visa interview or US visa appointment is required.
