How to Check UAE Visa Status Online?

Steps to Check UAE Visa Status

A visa is one of the most crucial documents in a person’s life living in a foreign country. If you are an expat living in the UAE, you need to be sure that the UAE visa is renewed before expiry. You can be fined for overstaying and there could be some legal consequences. This piece of legal document helps you find a place on rent with ease. By checking the status, you can always be a step ahead and ensure a hassle-free stay in the country.

If you have applied for a visa for your family and dependents, you can check the status online. As a tourist, you may be anxious to get an update on your visit visa or when relocating to the UAE about your employment visa.

Addressing these concerns is easy as the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship of the UAE Government facilitates easy status and application updates through its website. Read on to understand the different steps to be followed to check the status of your UAE visa online.

How to check Dubai visa status online?

The Dubai government has made it quite simple for everyone to check the status of their visa. Whether it is your residence or the entry permit, the status of the application can be easily checked using the online website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security, General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs, Dubai (GDRFA).

Here are the steps to guide you through the process:

• You need to first open the official site: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/en
• Enter your Username and password to sign in.
• Once you are signed in, you need to choose between Residence and Entry Permit depending on the update you want.
• Next, you need to enter the Visa Number. This can be found on the visa stamped in the passport as the Residence File Number.
• You also need to enter your First Name in English. Make sure that the name that you enter is exactly what your passport says.
• Next, you need to enter your date of birth in the format DD/MM/YYYY.
• Enter the captcha, and click on the box ‘I am not Robot’ to authenticate that you are a human.
• The next page will throw light on the exact status of your visa.

If you find the above process tedious and you want to save time and energy, you can download the GDFRA App for expats that have been launched by the Dubai government. To check the expiry date, you need to follow the steps below:

• Once the app is opened, go to the ‘Services’ tab.
• Here, you will find the option ‘Entry Permit/ Residence Status.’ Click on this tab.
• Select the option ‘Residence Inquiry.’
• On the screen, you will need to enter details – your first name, date of birth, nationality, and visa code. Ensure that all details entered are in accordance with the details in your passport.
• Next, click on the ‘Inquiry’ tab to complete the process.

What you will see immediately is a green tick mark, provided all the details entered are accurate. As you scroll down, you will see all the relevant details, expiry date, number, and type. The good thing about using the app is that it is always accessible since it is on your phone and you do not have to sign-up or log in every time you need to check your visa status.

How to check Abu Dhabi visit visa status online?

To check the status of your visit visa for Abu Dhabi, you need to visit the site of The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship under the UAE Government. It can be done via two methods:

1. You can use your passport number; or
2. You can use your Emirates ID to check the status.

Both processes have been covered in the following two segments.

How to check UAE visa status using passport number?

If you have your passport with you, the original copy, or a scanned version, you can use the passport number to conveniently check the status.

Follow the steps mentioned here to find the status:

• The first step involves opening the official site of The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship under the UAE Government. The site address is https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
• Go to the tab ‘Search By.’ Select ‘Passport Information.’
• Next, proceed to the ‘Search the Type.’ You can choose either ‘Residency’ or ‘Visa.’
• Scroll down.
• In the next tab, you will see blank spaces to enter your passport number and expiry date.
• Once done, go to the ‘Nationality’ tab and select your country of origin from the drop-down menu on the right. As soon as you complete this step, a number will be displayed on the left box.
• Before clicking the ‘Submit’ button, you need to click the captcha box to authenticate that you are not a robot.
• Once you click on ‘Search,’ you will be directed to the page that shows all the details and the expiry date.

Note of Caution When Using the Passport Number

It is clear that you need to have your passport details readily available in order to check your visa status every time. All you need to remember are (a) your passport number, and (b) the expiry date of the passport. However, carrying the passport always and to every place is not a practical idea.

Such details can be easily saved on your smartphone – you can scan your passport – and have the required details readily available anytime, anywhere.

How to check UAE visa status with Emirates ID?

If you have your Emirates ID, you can use it to check the status online too. These are the steps for doing so:

• Open the site – https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
• On the first tab ‘Select the Type,’ select ‘Residency.’
• On the second tab ‘File Type,’ you will see the options – ‘Emirates Unified Number,’ ‘File No,’ or ‘Emirates ID.’
• Select ‘Emirates ID’ and enter your ID number.
• From the drop-down list, you need to choose your country of origin. A number will be displayed on the left box.
• Enter your date of birth in the DD/MM/YYYY format. It should be the same as mentioned in your Emirates ID.
• Click on the box next to ‘I am not Robot.’
• Finally, click the button, ‘Search.’

A page will get displayed that will show all the details. The expiry date will also be mentioned here.

FAQs

1. What types of visa status can I check online?

You can check the validity and application status of your Entry or Residence Permit.

2. How to track UAE visa application status?

You can track the application status online at the site of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs. Two important details required for tracking the application status are: (a) the Application Number, and (b) The Reference Number.

There are two different sites to track the application.

1. For an application to Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain, you need to open the site https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/applicationTracking.
2. For Dubai, you need to track the application at the site https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/.

3. How to check UAE visit visa status?

You can check the status online at the site https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity for Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Umm Al Quwain. You will need your passport number to check the status.

For Dubai, you need to visit https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/ to check the status.

4. How to check if your UAE visa is valid?

For Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain, the validity of your UAE visa can be checked online at the site https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity in two ways. One way is to use your passport number and the second way is to use your Emirates ID.

For Dubai, the validity can be checked at https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/.

5. How to check UAE visa cancellation status online?

To check if your UAE visa is canceled or not, you need to visit the website of The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship under the UAE Government. This is applicable for Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. You can use either your passport number or Emirates ID to find the details.

For Dubai, the cancellation status can be checked at https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/.