USA B1/B2 Visitor Visa Requirements for UAE Residents

Required documents

• Passport

  Every applicant for a nonimmigrant visa must present a passport valid for the period required by INA 212(a)(7)(B)(i)(I). 22 CFR 41.104: "Every applicant for a nonimmigrant visa is required to present a passport".

• DS-160 Confirmation

  DS-160 confirmation

  The DS-160 online nonimmigrant visa application, electronically signed, with the barcode confirmation page retained. 22 CFR 41.103: "Every alien seeking a nonimmigrant visa must make an electronic application on Form DS-160." The regulation adds that the filing requirement is not waived even where personal appearance is waived.

• Photograph

  A photograph meeting U.S. Department of State specifications, supplied digitally with the online DS-160 application or on paper as directed. 22 CFR 41.105 requires all applicants to furnish photographs per Department specifications; the photograph is deemed signed when the applicant signs the visa application form. Exact pixel and composition specifications are published by the Department, not by regulation.

• Appointment Confirmation

  Visa appointment confirmation

  Interview appointment confirmation. 22 CFR 41.102 requires that "each applicant for a nonimmigrant visa who is at least 14 years of age and not more than 79 years of age must personally appear before and be interviewed by a consular officer". Narrow waivers exist (for example certain same-classification renewals within 12 months) and cannot be applied to applicants who are not residents of the country they apply in.

• Bank Statement

  Bank statements

  Evidence that adequate financial arrangements have been made for the trip. 22 CFR 41.31 requires a consular officer to be satisfied that "Adequate financial arrangements have been made to enable the alien to carry out the purpose of the visit to and departure" from the United States. No specific document is prescribed by regulation.

• Proof of Ties / Return

  Evidence of intent to depart the United States

  Evidence supporting intent to depart the United States at the end of the temporary stay. 22 CFR 41.31 requires the consular officer to be satisfied that "The alien intends to leave the United States at the end of the temporary stay" and that the applicant has permission to enter a foreign country at the end of that stay. No specific document is prescribed by regulation.