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Check Your UAE Visa Status Online: ICP vs GDRFA Dubai
You can check whether a UAE visit or residence visa is valid, and when it expires, online without visiting a service centre. Which portal you use depends on the emirate that issued the visa. For a longer walkthrough, see our UAE visa status check guide.
Which Portal to Use
| Visa issued in | Portal | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah or Fujairah | ICP smart services (icp.gov.ae) | ICP: 600 522222 |
| Dubai | GDRFA Dubai status inquiry (gdrfad.gov.ae) | Amer: 800 5111 (inside the UAE) |
Checking on the ICP Portal
- Open the ICP smart services page and choose to search by file number or by passport information.
- Select “visa” for a visit visa or “residency” for a residence visa.
- Enter one identifier: UID number, file number, Emirates ID number (residency only) or passport number.
- Add your date of birth, complete the captcha and click Search.
The result shows your file number, UID, file status, issuance date and expiry date.
Checking on GDRFA Dubai
Open the GDRFA Dubai status inquiry page and choose a search type, such as application number or file number. For a file number search, enter your first name, file number, nationality and date of birth, then complete the captcha and search.
Where to Find Your File Number
The file number appears on the visa sticker in your passport or on your e-visa. Your UID is on the visa page too.
Why It Is Worth Checking
Knowing your expiry date lets you renew in time, avoid overstay fines and confirm you are clear to travel. Portal layouts change, so if a page looks different from the steps above, use the official ICP or GDRFA Dubai link or call the numbers in the table.
Frequently asked questions
Which phone numbers can I call about a visa status?
ICP on 600 522222 for visas issued outside Dubai, and Amer on 800 5111 from inside the UAE for Dubai visas.
What does the ICP result show?
Your file number, UID, file status, issuance date and expiry date.
Can I search by Emirates ID number?
On the ICP portal, yes, but only for a residence visa. For a visit visa use the UID, file number or passport number.
Where to go next
- Full UAE visa status guide
- Quick pre-flight visa status check
- UAE visa overstay fine
- UAE visit visa extension
