A complete guide to foreign embassies in Abu Dhabi
Embassies in Abu Dhabi play a crucial role in fostering international relations and cooperation. These foreign missions serve as the official representatives of their home countries, facilitating diplomatic communication and negotiations with the UAE. Additionally, they provide essential services to their citizens abroad, such as passport renewals, visa processing and assistance during emergencies. MyBayut has compiled a comprehensive list of embassies in Abu Dhabi, their contact details and other relevant information.
LIST OF EMBASSIES IN ABU DHABI
The presence of numerous embassies in Abu Dhabi underscores the capital’s significance as a global hub. They contribute to the emirate’s diverse and cosmopolitan atmosphere, attracting businesses, tourists and expatriates from around the world.
U.S. EMBASSY
Located in the Diplomatic Area (also known as the Embassies District), the Abu Dhabi American Embassy offers passport renewals, notarial services and emergency assistance for U.S. citizens. It also handles visa applications for those wishing to travel to the USA.
- Location: Plot no. 38, Sector W59-02, Street no. 4, Embassies District, Airport Road at Rabdan
- Contact: +971-2-414-2200
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am – 05:00 pm | Friday, 07:30 am – 11:30 am | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
CANADIAN EMBASSY
The Embassy of Canada in Abu Dhabi offers consular services, including passport renewals, citizenship applications and more. It also supports trade and investment between Canada and the UAE, promotes cultural and educational exchanges and provides information on travelling to and living in Canada.
- Location: 9th Floor, West Tower, Abu Dhabi Trade Towers
- Contact: +971-2-694-0300
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 am – 05:00 pm | Friday, 08:00 am – 11:30 am | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
BRITISH EMBASSY
The Abu Dhabi UK Embassy plays a key role in managing diplomatic relations between the countries. Besides providing a range of services to its national citizens, the embassy engages in various initiatives to promote mutual understanding and cooperation in areas such as trade, security and innovation.
- Location: Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West
- Contact: +971-2-610-1100
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 am – 02:30 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY
The Australian Embassy in Abu Dhabi works to support its nationals in the UAE. Whether you’re an Aussie needing a passport renewal, a UAE resident dreaming of studying in Sydney or a business looking to explore opportunities in Melbourne, the embassy will assist you.
- Location: 16h Floor, Nayel & Bin Harmal Tower, Zayed the First Street
- Contact: +971-2-401-7500
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 am – 04:00 pm | Friday, 08:00 am – 01:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
INDIAN EMBASSY
The embassy fosters strong bilateral relations and offers extensive services to the Indian community living in the UAE. The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi assists Indian nationals with consular services such as passport renewals and visa applications.
- Location: Plot no. 10, Sector W-59/02, Off the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Street
- Contact: +971-2-449-2700
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 am – 05:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
PAKISTANI EMBASSY
The Pakistani Embassy significantly enhances bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding between Pakistan and the UAE through its diplomatic efforts. It also provides essential consular services to its nationals.
- Location: Plot no. 02, Sector W-59, Embassies Area
- Contact: +971-2-444-2142
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 am – 02:00 pm | Friday, 08:00 am – 12:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
PORTUGAL EMBASSY
It enhances economic, cultural and educational exchanges between Portugal and the UAE. Through various initiatives and events, the embassy promotes Portuguese culture, facilitates trade relations and supports community engagement of Portuguese residents in Abu Dhabi.
- Location: Villa A42, Marina Park Office
- Contact: +971-2-650-5541
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 01:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
SPANISH EMBASSY
The Spanish Embassy in Abu Dhabi is located in Al Nahyan. It provides assistance to the expats from Spain residing in the UAE.
- Location: Building no. 1935, Al Nahyan
- Contact: +971-2-407-9000
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am – 02:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
FRENCH EMBASSY
The French Embassy represents the interests of France in the UAE, facilitating communication and negotiations on political and economic fronts. It also ensures that French nationals can access help and resources when needed.
- Location: Office no. 03, 22nd Floor, Etihad Tower, Corniche West
- Contact: +971-2-813-1000
- Working hours: Monday and Wednesday, 08:45 am – 12:00 pm | 02:00 pm – 03:30 pm | Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 08:45 am – 12:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
SAUDI EMBASSY
The Saudi Embassy in Abu Dhabi provides various essential services, such as visa processing for travellers to Saudi Arabia. It also handles passport renewals, issues emergency travel documents and offers support in legal or medical emergencies to Saudi nationals.
- Location: Al Karama Street, Embassies District
- Contact: +971-2-444-5700
- Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am – 03:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday
EMBASSIES IN ABU DHABI FROM THE NORTH AMERICAN REGION
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Belize
- Commonwealth of Dominica
- Commonwealth of Bahamas
- Dominican Republic
- Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Republic of Costa Rica
- Republic of Guatemala
- Republic of Panama
- The Republic of Cuba
- United Mexican States
ABU DHABI FOREIGN EMBASSIES FROM SOUTH AMERICA
- The Republic of Colombia
- Argentine Republic
- Barbados
- Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
- Chile
- Federative Republic of Brazil
- Oriental Republic of Uruguay
- Republic of Paraguay
EMBASSIES FROM AFRICAN REGION
- Peoples Democratic Republic of Algeria
- Republic of Angola
- Republic of Côte dIvoire
- Republic of the Congo
- The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- The Republic of Kenya
- The Republic of Tunisia
- The Republic of Uganda
- The Union of the Comoros
- Arab Republic of Egypt
- Burkina Faso
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Islamic Republic of Mauritania
- Kingdom of Eswatini
- Kingdom of Morocco
- Republic of Benin
- Republic of Chad
- Republic of Djibouti
- Republic of Equatorial Guinea
- Republic of Ghana
- Republic of Liberia
- Republic of Mali
- Republic of Mozambique
- Republic of Niger
- Republic of Rwanda
- Republic of Senegal
- Republic of Seychelles
- Republic of Sierra Leone
- Republic of the Sudan
- Republic of Zimbabwe
- State of Eritrea
- State of Libya
- The Federal Republic of Somalia
- United Republic of Tanzania
EUROPEAN EMBASSIES IN ABU DHABI
- The Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Republic of Albania
- The Hellenic Republic
- The Kingdom of Norway
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Czech Republic
- Federal Republic of Germany
- Federal Republic of Austria
- French Republic
- Georgia
- Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italian Republic
- Kingdom of Belgium
- Kingdom of Denmark
- Kingdom of Sweden
- Montenegro
- Republic of Belarus
- Republic of Belarus
- Republic of Cyprus
- Republic of Estonia
- Republic of Finland
- Republic of Kosovo
- Republic of Latvia
- Republic of Lithuania
- Republic of Malta
- Republic of Moldova
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Republic of Poland
- Republic of Serbia
- Republic of Slovenia
- Romania
- Slovak Republic
- Swiss Confederation
- Ukraine
EMBASSIES FROM ASIA IN ABU DHABI
- Socialist Republic of Vietnam
- The Republic of Iraq
- The Republic of Korea
- The Republic of Yemen
- Brunei Darussalam
- Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
- Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
- Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
- Japan
- Kingdom of Bahrain
- Kingdom of Thailand
- Kyrgyz Republic
- Malaysia
- Mongolia
- Peoples Republic of China
- Qatar
- Republic of Armenia
- Republic of Azerbaijan
- Republic of Kazakhstan
- Republic of Lebanon
- Republic of Maldives
- Republic of Tajikistan
- Republic of the Philippines
- Republic of Turkiye
- Russian Federation
- State of Kuwait
- State of Palestine
- Sultanate of Oman
- Syrian Arab Republic
- The Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal
- The Islamic Republic of Iran
- The Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
- The Republic of Indonesia
- The Republic of Singapore
- The Republic of Uzbekistan
- The State of Israel
- Turkmenistan
FOREIGN MISSIONS IN ABU DHABI FROM OCEANIA
- Kingdom of Tonga
- New Zealand
- Republic of Fiji
- Tuvalu
FAQS ABOUT UAE EMBASSIES IN ABU DHABI
DO EMBASSIES OFFER ATTESTATION SERVICES?
Yes, you can get your documents attested from an embassy. You’ll be charged AED 150 for attesting individual affairs documents and AED 2,000 for commercial documents.
WHERE DO I SUBMIT AN INQUIRY, COMPLAINT OR SUGGESTION?
You can submit suggestions, complaints and inquiries through the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). You can also call them at 800-44444.
There, you have a complete list of embassies in Abu Dhabi. These foreign missions support economic ties by aiding in trade agreements and business delegations, which can lead to increased investment and economic growth. If you’re a resident of the neighbouring emirate, here’s a list of consulates in Dubai you can contact for visa, passport renewal and other services.
If you want to learn more about foreign embassies in the UAE, our guide has all the necessary details.
