Abu Dhabi Tourist Visa For Us Citizens

Abu Dhabi Tourist Visa For Us Citizens – Abu Dhabi is a federal emirate in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi is one of the seven emirates that compose the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Abu Dhabi is also the capital city of the UAE. The history of Abu Dhabi as an emirate goes back to 1771 when Umar ibn Adbul Aziz, a prominent Emirati ruler, conquered.

Do you want to visit Abu Dhabi but do not know if you can travel to the United Arab Emirates with a US Passport? The good news is that American Citizens can get an Abu Dhabi tourist visa by first applying for an Emirate Visit Visa. This article will give you the steps on how to obtain an Emirate Visit Visa.

On researching the matter, you are going to find an astounding number of different opinions around the subject. Some will suggest that there is no tourist visa for Americans and for any non-Emiratis entering Abu Dhabi, but that is not true. In fact, travelers from throughout the globe can enter Abu Dhabi using a simple tourist visa. There are certain restrictions on where you can travel within the country, but you can travel freely and enjoy many of the great sights.

Visa Requirements for US Diplomats and Officials

To apply for a visa, please submit the following:

1. A complete application form with photo attached.
2. An original passport (should not expire within six (6) months from the expected time of arrival to UAE).
3. A colored photo size (2×2 inches) with white background.
4. An original cover letter from one of the US departments that includes information about the trip, the traveler, and the expected departure date.
5. A colored copy of the passport and the application with photo attached.

Note:

1. All application forms must be typed.
2. The applicant must be inside the U.S. during the visa process.
3. The visa is a multiple-entry visa, valid for five (5) years, with a maximum stay of (180) days each entry.
4. If you change your passport to the same type, please carry the old passport that containing a valid visa with the recent passport and no need to apply for a new visa.
5. All visas require prior approval from the UAE authorities, so the visa process will take around 3 working days.
6. If you are sending the visa package through the mail, please include a prepaid self-addressed envelope with a tracking number.

If you are already in the UAE and your resident visa has been cancelled or tourist visa has expired, you can apply for a Long Term Tourist Visa Single Entry. You can apply for the tourist visa whilst you are in the UAE to avoid any fines or legal implications. Once your visa is approved, you will need to complete the status change application at Etihad Airways Headquarters in Abu Dhabi.

Visa processing should take three to four days. All visa fees and charges are non-refundable.

All pre-arranged entry visas (including new residence visas) issued before 17 March 2020 have now been invalidated and will not be accepted for entry into the UAE.