How To Check Visa Status Dubai

Due to over 23 million visa applications last year in Dubai, we had to keep track of our visa details in order to avoid hassles. All people living in the UAE are required to keep track of their visa status, since this applies to staff, residents or tourists.

There are several ways to verify your Dubai visa and see if you follow the correct rules. Learn here how you may track your Dubai visa status either by internet or by visiting physical locations.

What You Need First

Remember to keep the following on hand before trying to check your visa status:

• Passport number
• Visa Application or File Number
• Nationality
• Birth date

With this information, you’ll be able to quickly check your visa status using various platforms.

Check via GDRFA Website

If you obtain your visa in Dubai, use the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website.

Steps:

1. You should visit the GDRFA site at www.gdrfa.ae.
2. Visit the section called “Visa Status” or “Track Application”.
3. Enter the necessary information for your visa.
4. Visit the website to check if your application has been approved.

You should be able to check the visa type, its expiration date and its current status which could be valid, expired, under processing or rejected.

Check via the ICP Portal

The status of visas distributed by federal or other emirate bodies in the UAE can be checked on the ICP Portal which is managed by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. With this site, you can easily check your visa details, no matter who issued it.

The first step is to go to the ICP portal and find the “E-Services” option. At that point, go to the option “File Validity,” and decide whether you prefer to use your file number or passport details in the search. After you have finished filling out the details, press “Search.” Next, the portal will update you on your visa’s current position, the authority that issued it and its expiry date, making it convenient for you to keep track of it on the Internet.

SMS and Helpline Options

If you do not have the internet, you can try other ways to find out if your visa is valid.

SMS Option:

A number of services will send visa notifications by SMS if you applied through a recognized typing facility.

Helpline Numbers:

1. People in Dubai can call the GDRFA Dubai Call Center at 800 5111.
2. If you are not in the UAE, please use +971 4 313 9999.
3. People seeking help can call the ICP Helpline at 600 522222.
4. After verifying your identity, you can ask an agent to check if your visa is valid.

Visa Status Chart

Platform	Suitable For	Info Required	Result Shown	Link/Contact
GDRFA Website	Dubai-issued visas	Passport/File No.	Status, expiry, type	GDRFA Website
ICP Portal	Other emirates/federal visas	Passport/File No.	Validity, issue info	ICP Portal
GDRFA App	Dubai-issued visas	Passport/File No.	Status, expiry	Android / iOS
Helpline/SMS	All visa types	File No./Passport No.	Verbal confirmation	800 5111 / +971 4 313 9999

 

FAQs

1. How can I find information about my visa status without a file number?

It is required to enter your passport number and nationality on both the GDRFA and ICP sites.

2. Since my visa is no longer valid, what should I do?

Immediately contact your sponsor or the office handling immigration to prevent being fined.

3. Is it possible to monitor someone else’s visa?

You are only allowed to do so if you have the proper permission or both your visa and passport on hand.

Conclusion

It only takes a moment to learn the status of your Dubai visa using the official GDRFA, ICP and helpline resources. Keep all the necessary information for your passport and visa, and constantly check the details on government sites to prevent falling for scams. Moreover, checking your visa from time to time allows you to follow the UAE laws and avoid being punished.