Most people, after having their UAE visa, don’t remember the renewal date which is why it is important to know that there are various methods through which you can check the visa validity. The renewal process is something everyone has to go through whether it is every year or more, depending on the type of visa you have acquired in the first place.
The simplest method is to either carry your passport at all times or you can find alternative methods to check your visa status. Most of the methods included the use of the feature of doing so online.
How to Check UAE Visa Status Online
The United Arab Emirates government has made a number of application processes simpler by opening up online channels. The visa status can also be checked online on the official portal which gives a number of additional visa-related services.
In order for you to check the status of the visa, you must have the passport number. The next step is to log on to the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship website. Enter the passport number and this will prompt whether the visa is still valid or not. Residents also have the luxury to crosscheck the validity of visa through the official government website as well.
For those who are still confused, here is a step-by-step guide to tracking your visa validity using just your passport number:
- Visit the official website by clicking here
- Select Passport Information
- Select Residency or Visa
- Enter your passport number along with its expiry date
- Open the dropdown menu and select the nationality
- Select the captcha check box and click on Search
How to Track UAE Visa Application
In order to track your existing application, you will need two things:
- Application Number
- Reference Number
Even if you apply for your visa application through any visa service provider, you should always ask them for both the things; the application number and also the reference number. Through this, you can easily track your application.
- Everyone who has applied for their visa to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah track your visa application on the website of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship- ICA (the eChannel for residency and citizenship).
- If you applied for a Dubai visa or through Amer centers in Dubai, track your visa application through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (Vision eForm.)
Who Can Apply for UAE Visa?
If you are a citizen of any of the following countries then you are not required to apply for a visa as these countries have visa on arrival:
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Apart from these countries, citizens of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Saudi Arabia are also eligible for visa on arrival at Abu Dhabi International airport.
How to Check UAE Visa Validity
People who have applied for a visa to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah and already have entry permit/residence visa then they can visit the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship ICA website and check for the validity from there. The eChannel is created for residency and citizenship.
Those who already have the entry permit/residence visa in Dubai can log on to the Amer-GDRFA and check for the visa validity from there.
Alternatively, you can also contact the authorities to get information over the telephone or via email. The ICA has a toll-free number and a contact email address.
For more information, please contact:
- The UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
- General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai