Here is a complete guide on how to check your UAE visa status online.
If you hold a residence or tourist visa of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and you want to check your visa status to see whether it is still valid or not, the immigration authorities offer fast online services that allow you to check your visa status within seconds.
According to the media reports, the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals affected by exceptional regional circumstances.
During this period, eligible individuals can regularise their visa status or leave the UAE without facing overstay fines.
The grace period is valid until July 9, 2026, and applies to individuals who were previously exempted from visa overstay penalties because regional disruptions prevented them from leaving the country.
If your visa status has been affected by recent regional developments and you have not yet regularised your stay, here is how you can check your visa status online.
How to check UAE visa status online?
If your entry permit or residence visa was issued in Dubai, you can verify its validity through the official website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) Dubai.
Steps:
- Visit the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website and select the ‘visa status’ service from the homepage.
- Choose your preferred search method, such as:
- Application Number
- File Number
- Over-the-Counter Service Applications
- Special Requests
- Establishment
- Enter the required details according to the selected option.
- If using the File Number option, provide:
- First Name
- File Number
- Nationality
- Date of Birth (D.O.B)
- The file number can be found on your UAE residence visa document, which is also available through the UAE Pass app. For tourists, the file number is listed on the entry permit document.
- Complete the captcha verification.
- Click “Search” to view your visa details.
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