A valid US visa in an expired passport stays valid, and it cannot and need not be transferred. Travel with both passports. Here is the official guidance and the cases where you need a new visa.
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The US interview waiver only covers visas that expired within the last 12 months, and that clock keeps running while the UAE is not processing renewals. Here is when your window closes and what to do.
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Travelling over UAE National Day or the 2026 winter break? See the latest dates to apply for Schengen and UK visas, and what is realistic for the USA.
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B1/B2 and student visa appointments are available in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Interview waiver rules, the 12 month rule and options.
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South Africans in the UAE need a Schengen visa for Europe. Which consulate to use, the €90 fee, 15 to 45 day processing and the documents to prepare.
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Kazakhstani citizens need a UK visa and can apply from the UAE. £135 visitor fee, 2 to 10 year options, 3-week decision, documents and translations.
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Iranian citizens need a UK visa and can apply from the UAE. £135 visitor fee, long-term options, 3-week decision, translation rules and documents.
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Ukrainians in the UAE can apply for a US visa in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. 120-month B1/B2, 36-month F-1, no reciprocity fee, documents and current waits.
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Armenians in the UAE can apply for a US visa in Dubai or Abu Dhabi. The 120-month B1/B2, no reciprocity fee, documents, and UAE or Yerevan compared.
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US Embassy Minsk is closed, but Belarusians resident in the UAE can apply in Dubai or Abu Dhabi instead of Vilnius or Warsaw. Fees and documents.
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