Avoid Overstay Fines: Here’s How to Check Your UAE Visa Status, Validity, Issuance and Expiry Dates

Recently, the UAE announced that individuals who overstay their visas may be required to obtain an Outpass and pay fines for each additional day past the visa expiration date. To avoid such consequences, it is important to keep track of your visa’s expiration date and validity status.

Fortunately, the UAE’s immigration authorities offer convenient online services that allow visa holders to check their visa status quickly and easily.

This service is available for individuals holding a visit or residence visa from any of the following emirates: Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.

Check UAE Visa Validity, Issuance and Expiry Dates

To check your visa validity, simply visit the website of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP), and follow the provided instructions. This will help ensure that you are aware of your visa status and can avoid the negative consequences of overstaying in the UAE.

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to check your UAE visa validity:

1. Visit the website: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
2. Select whether you want to search for your visa’s validity through file number or passport information.
3. Choose whether you have a residence visa or a visit visa. If you have a residence visa, select the option ‘residency’. If you have a visit visa, select the option ‘visa’.
4. Enter one of the following details: Emirates Unified Number (UID number), file number (found on your visa sticker or e-visa), Emirates ID number (if you choose the residency option), or passport number (if you chose the ‘passport information’ option in Step 2).
5. Enter your date of birth.
6. Check the Captcha verification box.
7. Click ‘Search’.

The system will then provide you with the following details of your visa:

• File Number
• UID Number
• File Status
• File Issuance Date
• File Expiry Date

If you have any questions or concerns regarding visa issuance, types, and validity, you can call the ICP customer service number at 600522222 or visit https://icp.gov.ae/en/contact-us/.

Also Read: UAE Cuts Visa Overstay Fines from Dh100 to Dh50 Per Day

Check Visa Status through GDRFA Dubai Service

1. Go to the website: https://smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Public_Th/StatusInquiry_New.aspx
2. Choose whether you want to search for your visa’s validity through application number, file number, over-the-counter service applications, special requests, or establishment (for establishments registered with GDRFA).
3. Depending on the option you select in Step 2, enter the related details. For example, if you choose ‘file number’, you will need to enter your first name, file number, nationality, and date of birth.
4. Check the Captcha verification box.
5. Click ‘Search’.

The system will then provide you with the following details of your visa:

• Visa Validity
• Entry Permit Number
• Type of Visa
• Duration of Stay
• Name of Sponsor

If you have any questions or concerns regarding your visa, you can contact the Amer centre 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.