UPDATE: December 16, 2022
The UAE has lifted all restrictions and precautionary measures related to COVID-19˳ UAE airlines’ websites continually update flight schedules, as well as information on what to expect upon arriving in Abu Dhabi or Dubai:
- Etihad Airways Travel Updates
- Emirates Airline Travel Updates
See below for more information˳
Traveling to the United States
All non-US citizen, non-US immigrants traveling to the United States by air are required to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19˳ As of June 12, 2022, air passengers traveling to the US from a foreign country are no longer required to show a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight˳
UAE COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
The UAE is playing a critical role to facilitate and accelerate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to developing countries, and help combat the coronavirus pandemic˳ Click here to learn more˳
UAE Humanitarian Assistance During COVID-19
The UAE is supporting countries around the world in their fight against COVID-19˳ The Abu Dhabi HOPE Consortium assisted UNICEF with the shipment of 65 ultra-low temperature freezers to 21 African countries˳ As of April 2022, Emirates SkyCargo had transported more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines to over 80 destinations on its aircraft˳
The UAE has provided medical aid, ventilators, testing kits, personal protective equipment and supplies to 135 countries worldwide to support global efforts to combat COVID-19˳ Click here to read about the UAE’s worldwide efforts to support the response to the COVID-19 pandemic˳
General Information
UAE public health authorities provide information on their websites:
- Abu Dhabi Department of Health updates on COVID-19
- Dubai Health Authority updates on COVID-19
- UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention
- UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation
- UAE National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority
With one of the highest per-capita vaccination rates in the world, the UAE is leading global efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19˳ UAE health authorities are implementing extensive preventative measures to protect public health in line with the World Health Organization’s rules and regulations˳ For the latest information on cases in the UAE, visit the Abu Dhabi Department of Health website˳
Consular Services
Consular services include:
- Emirati Citizen Affairs
- Attestation and Legalization of Documents
- Issuing Diplomatic and Official Passports
All Embassy documents required for consular services must be mailed in a prepaid, return envelope to the Embassy until further notice˳
3522 International Court, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20008
To inquire about consular services, please call the relevant number below:
- UAE Embassy in Washington, DC: (202) 243-2400
- Houston Consulate: (832) 956-6666
- Los Angeles Consulate: (310) 623-5604
- New York City Consulate: (212) 419-7670
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm EST
Emirati citizens with urgent needs should contact the emergency number: +1 (202) 716-8211˳
Additional information can be found in the “UAE Nationals in the United States” section below˳
Additional information on UAE visa and passport requirements˳
Additional Information
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority is also providing updates on air travel to and from the UAE˳
US citizens in the UAE should refer to the State Department and the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi for the latest updates and information˳
UAE Nationals in the United States
For UAE nationals currently residing in or visiting the United States, the UAE Embassy and Consulates are available to assist˳
Please note that all Embassy documents required for consular services must be mailed in a prepaid, return envelope to the Embassy until further notice˳
3522 International Court, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20008
You may also refer to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for additional information˳
For all inquiries, please contact the Embassy at: (202) 243-2400˳
Additional contact information for the Embassy can be found here˳
UAE Embassy Repatriation Efforts
As part of the response to COVID-19, the UAE Embassy in Washington, DC worked to help UAE nationals and residents in the US return to the UAE˳ More here˳
UAE Embassy Support for Local Communities
The UAE Embassy is partnering with Washington, DC organizations and charities to support local communities confronting medical and economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 crisis˳ More here˳
