Business Visa
Appointment Program
AmCham Dubai is pleased to support the Business Visa Appointment Program (BVAP) in partnership with the U.S. Mission to the U.A.E.
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Expedited Business Visa Support for Members
Through BVAP, employees of AmCham Dubai member companies who have an urgent, verifiable business need to travel to the United States may request an expedited visa appointment.
Important Reminders:
Eligibility
Visa eligibility is determined solely by U.S. consular officers.
No Guarantee
AmCham Dubai cannot guarantee an appointment or visa approval.
Documentation
Supporting documentation and a completed BVAP letter are required.
Apply Early
Approval windows are time-sensitive, so early application is advised.
How the BVAP Process Works
Request the BVAP Letter Template
Contact the AmCham Dubai Membership team to begin the process: membership@amchamdubai.org
Schedule a Regular Visa Appointment
You must first schedule a regular visa appointment in the system before submitting an expedited appointment request.
https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ae/en/expedited-appointmentImportant Notes
If your expedited request is approved, you will receive an email notification from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
- The completed BVAP letter
- Supporting documentation
- Explanation of your urgent business need
- If Your Request is Approved:
- Log into your visa profile
- Click “Schedule Emergency Appointment”
- Select the provided date/time or accept the assigned slot
- Do not change the assigned appointment time
- If denied, keep your original appointment.Email notifications will come from: do-not-reply@usvisascheduling.com (Be sure to check your junk/spam folder.)
- Approval is time-sensitive. If you do not act within the approval window, you will not be able to resubmit a new request.
Final Disclaimer
Once your expedited appointment request has been submitted, AmCham Dubai is no longer able to assist with or influence the outcome of the request. All follow-up communication and status inquiries must be directed to the U.S. Embassy, Consulate, or their authorized visa service provider via: 🌐 https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ae
Important Update:
New U.S. Visa Appointment System
As of May 30, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the U.S. Consulate General in Dubai transitioned to a new visa appointment contractor. Visa applicants can now:
- Access visa information
- Pay visa fees
- Schedule or reschedule appointments
- Enroll in document delivery services
- For full details, visit: https://ae.usembassy.gov