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USA B1/B2 visa requirements for UAE residents

What the US visitor visa actually asks for, written plainly by the team that files these applications every week.

Short version: you need a valid passport, a completed DS-160, a paid MRV fee, an interview appointment, and documents that show who you are, what you do and why you are coming back. FastUSTravel handles the form, the fee, the booking and the coaching.

Who the B1/B2 visa is for

The B1/B2 is the United States visitor visa. B1 covers business travel such as meetings, conferences, negotiations and training. B2 covers tourism, visiting family and friends, and medical treatment. Most travellers from the UAE are issued the combined B1/B2, which lets you do either.

It is not a work visa. You cannot take employment in the United States on it, and you cannot study on it beyond short recreational courses.

The core requirements

  • A passport valid for your trip. Standard guidance is validity of at least six months beyond your intended stay, though some nationalities are exempt under separate agreements.
  • A completed DS-160. This is the online non immigrant visa application. It is long, it is detailed, and small mistakes cause real delays.
  • The MRV fee of USD 185. Paid per applicant, before the appointment can be booked. Included in every FastUSTravel package.
  • A photograph that meets US specification. Recent, plain background, no glasses, correct dimensions.
  • An interview appointment. At the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the US Consulate General in Dubai.
  • Evidence of your ties to the UAE or your home country. This is the part applicants underestimate the most.

Documents by employment type

The base set is the same for everyone. What changes is the proof of what you do and how you fund the trip.

Everyone

  • Passport, current and previous ones if you have them
  • Emirates ID
  • UAE residence visa page
  • DS-160 confirmation page
  • MRV fee receipt
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Photograph to US specification
  • Travel plan, including intended dates and where you will stay

If you are salaried

  • Employment letter stating position, salary, joining date and approved leave
  • Salary certificate or recent payslips
  • Six months of personal bank statements, stamped
  • Labour contract if available

If you are self employed or a business owner

  • Trade licence and, where relevant, memorandum of association
  • Company bank statements alongside your personal ones
  • A letter on company letterhead explaining your role and the purpose of travel
  • VAT or tax registration where it applies

If you are a student

  • Enrolment or bonafide letter from the school or university
  • Latest results or transcript
  • Sponsor documents, usually a parent, with their employment and bank proof
  • A letter from the sponsor confirming they are funding the trip

If you are a homemaker or dependent

  • Sponsor employment letter and salary proof
  • Sponsor bank statements
  • Marriage or birth certificate showing the relationship, attested where required
  • A short letter from the sponsor confirming the purpose of travel

If you are retired

  • Pension statements or proof of retirement income
  • Bank statements covering six months
  • Property or investment documents where they exist

If you are visiting family in the United States

  • An invitation letter from your host
  • Copy of the host passport, green card or visa status
  • Proof of your relationship to them

The DS-160 in plain language

The DS-160 is filled online and submitted before the interview. It asks for your personal details, passport history, family, education, work history, previous US travel, security questions and your travel plan. It takes most people a couple of hours if they have their papers in front of them.

Three things trip applicants up. First, the form times out, so answers are lost if you leave it. Second, names and dates must match your passport exactly. Third, once submitted it cannot be edited, only refiled. We prepare it with you and check it before submission, which is why it is part of every package.

The interview

The interview itself is short, often only a few minutes. The officer has already read your DS-160. What they are testing is whether your story is consistent and whether you intend to return.

Answer in short, direct sentences. Know your travel dates, who is paying and where you will stay. Do not memorise a script, because officers notice. Bring your documents in order even though you may not be asked for all of them.

The consular officer decides your visa. Nobody outside that room, including us, can influence that decision. Treat any agency that promises approval as a warning sign.

Fees, and what they cover

The US government charges a machine readable visa fee, the MRV fee, of USD 185 per applicant. It is not refundable and it is not transferable to another person. It has to be paid before an appointment can be booked.

In every FastUSTravel package that USD 185 is included in the price you see and we pay it on your behalf. Package prices run from AED 3,500 for the 90 day window up to AED 7,500 for the 7 day window, per person, plus VAT.

Timing

Appointment availability moves constantly. That is exactly why the service is priced by speed window rather than by a single flat rate: booking an interview inside 7 days takes far more work than booking one inside 90.

We commit to the booking window you choose. We do not state visa processing or issuance times, because those sit with the US authorities and vary case by case.

Common reasons applications go badly

Where FastUSTravel fits

We prepare the DS-160, build your document checklist around your employment type, pay the government fee, book the interview inside your chosen window and run a practice interview with you. You attend the interview and the officer decides. That division is honest and it is the whole service.

Service
USA B1/B2 visitor visa appointment and application support for UAE residents
Provider
FastUSTravel by VisaDoctor UAE (Visa Doctor FZC, licence 4417571.01)
Packages
Appointment in 90 days AED 3,500 · 60 days AED 4,500 · 30 days AED 5,500 · 15 days AED 6,500 · 7 days AED 7,500
Price basis
Per person, plus VAT
US government fee
USD 185 MRV fee is included in every package and paid for you
Included
Expedited appointment, DS-160 preparation, document assistance, interview coaching, WhatsApp support, MRV fee
Interview locations
US Embassy Abu Dhabi or US Consulate General Dubai
Contact
+971 58 509 5268 (phone and WhatsApp) · info [at] visadoctor.ae
Office
Office 311, Stadium Point, Dubai Sports City, Dubai, UAE
Hours
Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 18:00 GST

Five speed windows

One package, five booking speeds. Every price is per person, plus VAT, and includes the US government fee of USD 185.

Skip the 1.5 to 2 year queue

Standard B1/B2 interview appointments in the UAE are commonly scheduled 1.5 to 2 years ahead. Every FastUSTravel package is built to skip that queue and book your interview inside the window you choose. Published wait times are set by the US Department of State and change over time.

90 days
AED 3,500
+ VAT per person
Skips the standard queue
US fee of USD 185 included

Best value for travellers who are planning ahead.

Free consultation
60 days
AED 4,500
+ VAT per person
Skips the standard queue
US fee of USD 185 included

A balanced window for most trips booked a few months out.

Free consultation
30 days
AED 5,500
+ VAT per person
Skips the standard queue
US fee of USD 185 included

For travel that is already on the calendar this month or next.

Free consultation
15 days
AED 6,500
+ VAT per person
Skips the standard queue
US fee of USD 185 included

A short window for plans that moved forward.

Free consultation
Fastest
7 days
AED 7,500
+ VAT per person
Skips the standard queue
US fee of USD 185 included

Our fastest window for urgent business or family travel.

Free consultation

We book your interview inside the window you choose. The visa decision belongs to the US consular officer, and no one can promise it.

Guide questions

Do I need to attend the interview in person?

Most first time B1/B2 applicants in the UAE attend an in person interview. Some renewals may qualify for a different route depending on the rules in force at the time, and we tell you which applies when we review your case.

How much is the US government fee?

The MRV fee is USD 185 per applicant. In every FastUSTravel package that fee is already included and we pay it for you.

Is the DS-160 the same for business and tourism?

Yes, one form covers both. You state the purpose of travel inside the form, and B1 covers business visits while B2 covers tourism and family visits.

What if my passport is close to expiry?

Renew it first. A passport with very little validity left creates problems at the interview and at the airport, so it is worth sorting out before you apply.

Can I choose Abu Dhabi or Dubai for the interview?

Interviews are held at the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the US Consulate General in Dubai. Availability decides more than preference, and we confirm your location before booking.

Do children need their own application?

Yes. Every traveller needs their own DS-160 and their own government fee, which is why our prices are quoted per person.

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