Checking visa status for Dubai-issued visas
Steps to check your Dubai visa status online
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Visit the GDRFA website and select the visa status service from the homepage.
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Choose how you want to search for your visa details:
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Application number (if you have recently applied)
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File number (if the visa has already been issued)
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Over-the-counter service applications
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Special requests
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Establishment (for companies registered with Dubai immigration)
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Enter the required details based on your selected option.
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If using a file number, you will need to provide your first name, file number, nationality and date of birth.
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The file number can be found on your UAE residence visa document, which is also available via UAE Pass. For visitors, you can find the file number your UAE entry permit document.
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Complete the Captcha verification.
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Click Search to view your visa details.
You can also contact an Amer centre:
Checking visa status for visas issued in other emirates
Steps to check visa validity through ICP
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Visit the ICP online services platform.
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Select Public Services from the menu, then click on File Validity.
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Choose how you want to search:
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File number
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Passport information
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Select your visa type:
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Enter one of the following details:
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Unified ID number (UID)
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File number (found on the visa sticker or e-visa)
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Emirates ID number (for residence visas)
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Passport number (if searching by passport information)
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Enter your date of birth.
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Complete the Captcha verification.
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Click Search.
What details will appear in your visa status result?
Once your search is complete, the system will display:
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File number
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Unified ID number (UID)
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Visa file status
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Visa issue date
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Visa expiry date
For enquiries related to visa issuance, visa types or validity, you can call the ICP customer service number: 600 522222














