How Can You Track Your Visa Application Status Online?

To check the status of your visa in UAE, you have 2 options:

• Link to check the status for Dubai Visas: https://amer.gdrfad.gov.ae/visa-inquiry
• Link to check the status for UAE Visas (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Dubai, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman): https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity

We all had that moment when you applied for visas for your family or our companies applied for the residence visa and the waiting started. You ask your PRO, he says he will check. You are just anxious about whether your visa is processed or not. But don’t be disheartened! There are several ways online and offline facilities by the UAE government where you can check your status of the application or track your family, employment, and visit/tourist visa.

It is very easy to check the status, validity , expiry of your Residence Visa Status online through Amer GDRFA and ICA portal.

There are multiple services for which you could check the visa status online:

• Entry Permit Validity
• Residence Visa Validity
• Residence Application Status

How can you Check or Track your Visa Status application in Dubai ?

If you have an entry permit or residence visa in Dubai, you can check your visa application status or validity through Amer-GDRFA in Dubai.

• Step 1: Visit the following link:

https://amer.gdrfad.gov.ae/visa-inquiry

• Step 2: Select Entry Permit or Residence (depending on your visa)
• Step 3: Enter the Visa Number (you can find the residence file number on the visa stamped page in your passport)
• Step 4: Enter the First Name (English) (must be same as per your passport)
• Step 5: Enter Date of Birth (must be in dd/mm/yyyy format)
• Check the box “I am not Robot”

If you have provided all the details accurately you will be able to find the search result as below :

Here are the results which I received for my details:

You can also contact Amer service on the toll-free number 800 5111 if you are living in the UAE. If you are outside the UAE, call Amer on the toll-free number +9714-313-9999.

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How can You check Your UAE visa status with Emirates ID?

If you have an entry permit or residence visa in other emirates Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, including Dubai you can check your visa application status or the validity on the website of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship- ICA (the eChannel for residency and citizenship)

Visit the link: https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity

• Step 1:You can search the details by your visa number or the passport information- File No Or Passport Information
  • If you select File No : below steps to be followed:
    • Select the visa type-Residency (if you want to know the residence visa status) or Visa
• Step 2: Select the File Type-Emirates Unified Number or File No or Emirates ID Number
• Step 3: If you select Emirates ID : Enter the Emirates ID Number
• Step 4: Select the Nationality from the drop down list
• Step 5: Enter the Date of Birth (must be in dd/mm/yyyy format)
• Step 6: Check the box “I am not Robot” and click on Search

Can You check your UAE visa status with passport number?

In case If you wish to search the details by clicking Passport No : below steps to be followed:

Visit the link: https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity

• Step 1:You can search the details by your visa number or the passport information- File No Or Passport Information
  • If you select Passport Information : below steps to be followed:
    • Select the visa type-Residency (if you want to know the residence visa status) or Visa
• Step 2: Enter the Passport Number and Passport Expiry Date
• Step 3: Select the Nationality from the drop down list
• Step 4: Check the box “I am not Robot” and click on Search

You will be able to find the file information :

• File status
• File Issuance Date
• File Expiry Date

You can also reach ICA at the toll free number 600522222 or through ICA feedback platform.

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Tracking your Visa Application:

If your visa is applied in Dubai through Amer centres in Dubai, you can track your visa application through General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (Vision eForm.)

https://vision.eform.ae/OperationTools/AppStatusTracking

In order to track your application through eform you need to have the below details with your ready:

• application number
• transaction number
• reference number

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If your visa is applied in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah you can track your visa application on the website of the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship- ICA (the eChannel for residency and citizenship).

https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/applicationTracking

In order to track the application number you need to have the request number

In addition you may also contact

Amer office https://chat.gdrfad.gov.ae/WebChatAsp/

Amer Website https://amer.gdrfad.gov.ae/visa-inquiry