Abu Dhabi International Airport is one of only a handful of airports in the world that offers the CBP facility. Having cleared CBP, guests can check through their baggage to their final destination in the United States.
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The UAE is one of the six countries offering the U.S. immigration clearance service. Others include Ireland, Aruba, the Bahamas, Canada and Bermuda. Passengers can clear customs, security and immigration before flying to the USA. Here's what you need to know about the U.S. pre-clearance in Abu Dhabi.
The United Arab Emirates is one of only six countries in the world where you will be able to complete all your immigration processes before your flight to the United States.
US citizens with a US passport that is valid for more than six months do not need to obtain a UAE visa prior to traveling to the UAE if the duration of their visit will be less than one month. This includes US citizens with visas or entry stamps from other countries in their passports.
We strongly recommend U.S. citizens arrive in the UAE on a full-validity passport that is valid for more than six months beyond the date of entry. Personal travel of 30 days or less: A U.S. citizen with a regular passport may obtain a no fee visitor visa upon arrival.
Can I leave the airport during a layover in Dubai? The short answer is yes, but there are a few catches, and it will all depend on how long you have between flights. For example, if you've just got a few hours between flights, then it's definitely not worth leaving the airport.
UAE visa on arrivalSimply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.
Dulles International Airport (IAD) sits just above the average with 60.3% of its passengers making it through airport Immigration and Customs in 15 minutes or less, while San Francisco International Airport (SFO) checks in just below the average at 45.1%.