Visa Requirements for US Diplomats and Officials
To apply for a visa for a temporary duty trip (TDY), please submit the following items to your designated passport agent:
- A fully completed scanned application form with an attached photo. (use the US Embassy or Consulate address and phone number of your contact as a sponsor)
- A Color square Photo with a white background in High quality and resolution - Photo Examples
- A scanned color copy of the signed passport (should not expire within six (6) months from the expected date of arrival to UAE).
- State Department Cover Letter that includes information about the trip, the traveler, and the expected departure date.
To apply for a visa for an assigned duty trip (PCS), please submit the following additional items to your designated passport agent:
- Copy of selected portions of the PCS Order detailing your destination, assignment, and accompanying individuals.
- A copy of the Marriage Certificate if your spouse is applying with you and is mentioned in the PCS order.
- A copy of Birth Certificates if your children are applying with you and are mentioned in the PCS order)
- A copy of your work permit in UAE, if the spouse or the children are applying by themselves and are Mentioned in the PCS order)
Notes:
- Please send all visa requests through your designated passport agent because our email is not for receiving visa requests from individuals. It functions as a communication channel with the designated passport agents who manage visas for government diplomats and officials.
- All application forms must be typed
- The applicant must be physically present in the United States throughout the visa application process.
- All attachments must be scanned (Not taken by phone) in JPEG format, each measured in kilobytes.
- Crop the photo around the head and the passport edges, then resize them between a minimum of 600 x 600 pixels and a maximum of 1200 x 1200 pixels
- The electronic visa is a multiple-entry visa valid for five years, allowing a maximum stay of 180 days for each entry (there is no visa sticker).
- If you change your passport to the same type, please carry the old passport containing a valid visa along with the new passport. There is no need to apply for a new visa.
- All visa applications require prior approval from the UAE authorities, so the process will take approximately 3 working days.
- To ensure your application is considered timely, all agents are encouraged to submit their requests by 1:00 PM.
- If you have any questions, please call (202) 243 2465 or (202) 243 2485
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