Check UAE Visa Status Online By Passport Number(GDRFA & ICP Guide)

You can check your UAE visa status online using your passport number via:

ICP Smart Services (for all UAE visa check, except Dubai)

GDRFA portal (for Dubai visas only)

Check UAE Visit Visa Status With Passport Number

For UAE visa status check using passport number, choose the right portal below. (Direct Official Links).

Quick Summary: How to Check UAE Visa Status Online

• For Dubai Visas: Use the GDRFA Portal or GDRFA App using your Residence File Number or Passport details.
• For Abu Dhabi, Sharjah & Northern Emirates: Use the ICP Smart Services Portal under “Public Services” -> “File Validity” using your Passport Number and Expiry Date.
• Offline Hotline: Call 600-522-222 (ICP) or 800-5111 (Amer / GDRFA Dubai).

To check your UAE visa status online, you may need the following.

1. Passport number with details 
2. Visa application reference number
3. Email address
4. Log-in details

How to Do a UAE Visa Status Check Online via ICP Smart Services (Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates)

Here’s how you can check UAE residence visa status online.

1. Visit the ICP Smart Services portal(smartservices.icp.gov.ae)
2. Select Public Services, then select File Validity
3. Select Passport Information and choose either Visa or Residency.
4. Enter your Passport Number, Passport Expiry Date, and select your Nationality.
5. Complete the reCAPTCHA code verification and click Search.
6. View your real-time visa status, issue date, and exact expiry date.

What you can check on ICP:

1. Visa validity status
2. Visa expiry date
3. Residency status
4. Entry permit details

Check UAE Visa Status Using Emirates ID

You can check your visa using UAE Pass through ICP Smart Services.

When to use Emirates ID:

• If you don’t have passport details handy
• If your visa is already linked to residency records

How To Check Dubai Visa Status

(GDRFA Dubai Website)

Checking the Dubai visa check status on the website is really easy and quick. Follow these steps.

1. Visit the official website, select services, and then visa status.
2. Select “Residence Validity”
3. Enter your residence file number using your year of issue.
4. Enter your first name as-is on your passport, and select your gender.
5. Specify your correct date of birth in the dd-mm-yyyy format.
6. Enter the Captcha code and click “Submit.”

How to Check Dubai Visa Status Online by Passport Number (GDRFA)

If you do not have your visa file number, you can check your Dubai visa status directly using your passport:

1. Go to the GDRFA Dubai Services Portal (gdrfad.gov.ae).
2. Click on Inquiry Services and choose Residence Inquiry or Entry Permit Inquiry.
3. Switch the search criteria to Passport Information.
4. Enter your Passport Number, First Name, Gender, Date of Birth, and Nationality.
5. Enter the Captcha code and click Inquire to see your active status.

Check Dubai Visa Status Using GDRFA App

GDRFA Dubai has also launched an app for all expats to get easy access to visa-related services.

Just download the app and check your visa status in the UAE online in just a few minutes. Here’s how you can use the app to check your visa status.

1. Open the app and select “Services”
2. Click on “Entry Permit / Residence Status”, then select “Residence Inquiry”
3. Enter: Visa code, first name, nationality, date of birth
4. Click “Inquiry”

 Read more on ways to extend your visit visa in Dubai, UAE.

How Can You Track Your Visa Application

To track your visa application, you need:

• The application number
• Reference number

Ask your visa application service provider for the visa application number and reference number to track your UAE visa status online.

Dubai Visa Check Online by Passport Number via GDRFA Portal

Track your visa application for Dubai here. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai.

For all other emirates Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, or Fujairah), Check your visa status on ICP, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

Why Does UAE Visa Status Show “No record found”?

The “no record found” visa status on ICP can mean you are using the wrong portal. Dubai visa → GDRFA, not ICP.

It can also mean your visa has been newly issued and is not yet updated in the system.

Sometimes the passport number or other details are incorrect.
The most common reason is portal mismatch, not a visa issue.

Why Is My UAE Visa Not Showing On ICP or GDRFA?

The visa does not show because it is issued newly. The old passport is entered, or the nationality entered is wrong. If your application is not yet fully processed, it may not appear on ICP or GDRFA.

What Does “Entered – Not Active” Mean in UAE Visa Status?

It means you entered the UAE, but the visa has not yet been activated in the system.

Internal updates also cause delays, or old data is still in sync with the visa, so your visa status shows entered – not active.

UAE Visa Status Meaning

Status	Meaning(what you must do)
Active	Your visa is valid and you can legally stay in UAE. No action needed.
Expired	Your visa has ended. You must renew or leave UAE depending on grace period.
Cancelled	Your visa is no longer active. You may need a new visa to re-enter.
Under Process	Your application is still being reviewed. Usually resolves in 24–48 hours.
Rejected	Your visa was not approved. You may reapply depending on eligibility.

Can I travel if my UAE visa status shows “Under Process”?

You should wait and do not travel to the UAE till your visa status shows “Active”.

Does “Cancelled” mean I am banned from reapplying?

No, a cancelled visa status does not mean you can not apply again. You can apply if you are eligible.

How long does “Under Process” usually take in UAE visa status?
It normally takes 24 to 48 hours for an under-process visa to become active.

How Long Does UAE Visa Status Take to Update?

Under normal conditions, it is shown instantly; however, some applications may take 24-48 hours to update the visa status. During peak holiday seasons, updates may take a bit longer.

How to Get Your Old UAE Visa Copy Online

If you need to view, print, or retrieve a copy of your current or previous UAE visa:

• For Abu Dhabi & Northern Emirates: Log into the ICP Smart Services Portal or the UAEICP App using UAE Pass. Navigate to My Documents to view and download your visa copy in PDF format.
• For Dubai Visas: Open the GDRFA Dubai Portal or GDRFA Mobile App, log in via UAE Pass, go to Issued Visas, and click Print/Download.
• Via Agent or Sponsor: Your registered typing center or visa sponsor can also access the administrative portal to re-download official e-visas on your behalf.

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