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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Washington DC
www.uae-embassy.org
THE VISAS-PASSPORTS section

United Nations Visas

Requirements for United Nations Visas

To apply for a United Nations diplomatic visa, you must provide the following:

1

Two (2) completed application forms.  All application forms must be typed.

  • The Particulars of Sponsor / Host in the UAE (e.g., UN, IMF, World Bank Representative in UAE, etc.).
  • Residence Address in UAE ( e.g., Hotel, Family or friend’s house, etc.)
2 An Original passport signed by the bearer (Laissez Passer), should not expire within three (3) months from the expected time of arrival in the UAE.
3 A copy of your passport.
4 Two (2) original passport-sized photos.
5 An invitation letter from your sponsor in the UAE.
6

An original letter from one of the following concerned United Nations offices in the U.S.A. ( e.g., UNICEF, IMF, The World Bank, etc.). The letter must include:

  • Your position (e.g., Colonel, Engineer, etc.) and the purpose of your visit
  • Name and phone number of your point of contact in the UAE and confirm your sponsor during your stay in the UAE.
7If you are sending the visa application through the mail please include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope with a tracking number (e.g., US Express mail, UPS, FedEx, etc.).

Note:

  • This application will result in a single-entry visa valid for two months, with a maximum of stay one month.
  • Visas require prior approval from the UAE authorities and the Embassy requires a minimum of four (4) business days to issue the visa.
Created 13-Jun-2011. Last updated 13-Jun-2011.

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Consulate Services
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
ATTN: Visa Section
3522 International Court, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC, 20008

Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday
9:30 AM – 1:00 PM ET
Friday
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM ET

Main phone:
(202) 243–2400
Visa questions:
(202) 243-2460 or
(202) 243-2465
Legalization questions: (202) 243-2416 or          (202) 243-2415


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