A complete guide to consulates and embassies in the UAE

• List of Embassies in the UAE
• Other Embassies in the UAE
• Consulates in Dubai
• FAQs

The United Arab Emirates is a major centre for international relations. The capital city, Abu Dhabi, houses over 100 foreign embassies, handling the full range of diplomatic matters between the UAE and the countries they represent. Dubai adds to this network with around 80 consulates, which typically focus on specific areas like issuing visas and assisting their citizens living in the UAE. The guide will list major embassies in the UAE and their contact details.

List of Embassies in the UAE

• United States
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• India
• Pakistan
• Saudi Arabia
• Oman

Embassies in Abu Dhabi and the consulates in Dubai are usually open on weekdays and closed on weekends. Depending on the purpose of your visit, you may have to book appointments for specific matters with the embassy or the consulate. MyBayut has listed the contact details and opening hours of different embassies and consulates to make matters easy for you.

The U.S. Embassy

The U.S. Embassy is located within the Abu Dhabi Diplomatic Area or the Embassies District. This central location allows the embassy to serve American citizens residing in the UAE.

Their services encompass passport renewals, notarisation of documents and emergency assistance for U.S. citizens. Additionally, the embassy plays a vital role in processing visa applications for individuals seeking to travel to the United States.

• 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

The US Consulate in Dubai can help you apply for a US visa from Dubai, amongst other consular services. Here are its contact details:

• Location: Corner of Al Seef Road, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road
• Contact: +971-4-309-4444
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 am – 05:00 pm | Friday, 07:30 am – 11:30 am

British Embassy

The United Kingdom embassy in the UAE facilitates British citizens who are living, working and studying in the emirate. There is also a British consulate office in Dubai. Services include emergency assistance, renewal and attestation of documents, tax, benefits and pensions.

• Location: Al Hisn Street, Al Markaziyah West, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2-610-1100
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 am – 02:30 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday

UK Consulate Dubai contact details:

• Location: Al Seef Road, near Dubai Creek
• Contact: +971-4-309-4444
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

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.

You can also renew your Canadian passport in the UAE.

• 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

Consulate General of Canada in Dubai contact information:

• Location: 19th Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-404-8444
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 am – 04:00 pm | Friday, 08:00 am – 11:30 am

Indian Embassy

The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi is a vital link between India and its large expat community in the UAE. It actively works to strengthen the relationship between the two countries and provide extensive consular services to Indian citizens in Abu Dhabi. This includes assistance with passport renewals, visa applications and other essential needs.

You can visit the embassy (or the consulate in Dubai) for a range of services, especially for Indian passport renewal.

• 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

Here are the details for contacting the Consulate General of India in Dubai:

• Location: 4, 8th Street, Al Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai
• Contact: +971-56-546-3903 | +971-4-397-1333
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am to 04:30 pm

Pakistani Embassy

Moving on, the Pakistani community in the UAE also accounts for a substantial segment of expatriates in the country. The Pakistan embassy provides services to the Pakistani community.

• 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

Moreover, people are generally interested in moving to Dubai from Pakistan for improved chances of professional growth. Once you have settled in the UAE, you can renew your Pakistani passport online if you do not wish to visit the consulate.

Nevertheless, here is the contact detail of the Pakistani consulate in Dubai:

• Location: 11th Street Khalid Bin Waleed Road, Umm Hurair One – Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-397-3600
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 am – 01:00 pm | Friday, 07:00 am – 11:00 am

Saudi Embassy

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has an embassy in Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai. Both countries are neighbours and share extensive political and cultural ties.

• 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

If you need consular services, you can reach the Saudi Consulate via:

• Location: Al Hamreiah Area, Al Seef Street, P.O. Box 1876, Dubai
• Contact: +971-2-397-9777 | +971-4-377-8300
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 09:00 am – 04:00 pm | Friday, 09:00 am – 12:30 pm

Want to apply for a Saudi visa from Dubai? Our guide explains all the major steps and documents required to complete the process.

Embassy of Sultanate of Oman

The Omani Embassy in Abu Dhabi strives to strengthen the well-established and strategic relations between Oman and the UAE. Also, it prioritises providing efficient and practical consular services.

• Location: Al Mushrif W24–01, Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street, Abu Dhabi
• Contact: +971-2–446-3333 | +971-2–446-4633
• Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 am – 03:00 pm | Closed on Saturday and Sunday

For consular services, like visa application and more, contact the Omani Consulate General in Dubai at:

• Location: 8th Street, Umm Hurair 1, Dubai
• Contact: +971-4-397-1000
• Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 am – 03:30 pm | Friday, 08:00 am – 11:30 am

Complete List of Other Embassies in the UAE

Here’s a complete list of all embassies in the UAE:

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

Consulates General in Dubai

More than 80 consulates in Dubai offer a wide range of services to both Emirati citizens and foreign residents. These consulates primarily focus on three key areas: issuing visas for travel to their home country, providing essential support to their citizens in Dubai and fostering bilateral relations with the UAE.

It’s important to note that consulates in Dubai operating hours typically follow a Monday to Friday schedule, with closures on weekends, UAE public holidays and holidays observed by the consulate’s home country.

Here’s a list of foreign consulates general in Dubai:

• Afghanistan
• Algeria
• Angola
• Armenia
• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Bangladesh
• Benin
• Burundi
• Bulgaria
• Burundi
• Cameroon
• Canada
• Chad
• China
• Comoros
• Croatia
• Denmark
• Egypt
• Equatorial Guinea
• Eritrea
• Ethiopia
• France
• Germany
• Ghana
• Grenada
• India
• Indonesia
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Italy
• Japan
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kenya
• Kuwait
• Kyrgyzstan
• Lebanon
• Liberia
• Libya
• Malaysia
• Malawi
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Morocco
• Mozambique
• Myanmar
• Netherlands
• New Zealand
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Norway
• Pakistan
• Palestine
• Panama
• Peru
• Philippines
• Qatar
• Romania
• Russia
• Rwanda
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• Somalia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• South Sudan
• Sri Lanka
• Sudan
• Switzerland
• Syria
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Turkmenistan
• Uganda
• Ukraine
• United Kingdom
• United States
• Uzbekistan
• Yemen
• Zambia

FAQs About Embassies in the UAE List

Do embassies in Abu Dhabi offer attestation services?

Yes, you can get your documents attested from an embassy. Charges can vary as per the type of document. Plus, different embassies have different rates.

Why do expats need to visit their home embassies in the UAE?

Requirements like passport applications and renewals require expats to visit their pertinent foreign embassies in the emirate. For example, foreign expats from the UK may need to do so for British passport renewal in Dubai. Additionally, an embassy visit may also be warranted for expats marriages in Dubai.

Who should I contact if I have suggestions, complaints or inquiries?

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.

This concludes our list of consulates and embassies in the UAE. We hope you know how and where to contact your respective embassies and consulates in the UAE.

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