The US Embassy Abu Dhabi visa appointments have been temporarily suspended following heightened regional security concerns in the Middle East. The decision affects scheduled consular services in Abu Dhabi, while some services in Dubai have also been disrupted. Officials say the move is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of embassy staff and visitors.
According to embassy officials, all consular appointments scheduled between July 13 and July 15 in Abu Dhabi have been canceled. Applicants with appointments during this period have been advised not to visit the embassy, as services will not be available. Those affected will be contacted directly regarding the rescheduling of their appointments.
The embassy also confirmed that routine US visa services have been suspended until further notice. Applicants seeking tourist, business, student, or immigrant visas should wait for updated instructions before planning any travel to the embassy.
As part of its security response, the United States has relocated non-emergency government personnel from the United Arab Emirates. Embassy officials stated that the decision was made in response to the evolving regional security environment and is intended to protect both employees and the public.
Despite the temporary suspension of routine services, the embassy continues to provide limited emergency consular assistance. Urgent passport services and other critical consular requests are being handled through email, allowing emergency cases to receive support while in-person operations remain restricted.
The embassy has urged all applicants to monitor their email accounts for official updates regarding new appointment dates. Individuals are also encouraged to follow official embassy announcements for the latest information on visa processing and consular operations.
