USA Visa: Apply While on UAE Visitor Visa?

"Yes, it is possible to apply for a U.S. visa while you are in the UAE on a visitor visa, but there are important conditions.

1. You Must Be Legally Staying in the UAE

Your UAE visit visa must be:

Valid

Not expired

Not overstayed

2. You Can Apply at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the UAE

U.S. embassies allow applications from non-residents, including tourists.

You can apply for:

B1/B2 visitor visa

F1 student visa

Work visas (with approved petitions)

Other non-immigrant visas

3. Approval Depends on Your Home-Country Ties

Even though you apply from the UAE, the U.S. officer will assess:

Your ties to India (or your home country)

Your financial proof

Your travel purpose

Your likelihood to return home

Being on a UAE visit visa does not harm your chances, but you must show strong ties to your home country.

4. You Must Attend the Interview in the UAE

You must:

Submit DS-160

Pay the visa fee

Book your interview in Abu Dhabi or Dubai

Attend the interview in person

5. Many Applicants Do This

Thousands of Indian nationals apply for U.S. visas from the UAE every year while visiting. It is completely allowed."