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It's a drill every UAE resident goes through every two years, or maybe three, depending on the type of visa. While most of us remember the month when our residence visa is scheduled to expire, we don't usually remember the date. Then, as the month approaches, it's common to flip through the pages of the passport to check the visa validity.

But we don't always carry our passport with us, do we? So what should we do then? All you need to check your residence visa validity is your passport number and the passport expiry date. So you're good even if you have a photocopy of your passport, or a scanned version saved on your phone.

The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship provides this service through its website. A resident can enter passport information to verify if visa is still valid and can check whether the issued visa is authentic or not. Residents can also cross-check the validity of visa through this official government website.

Here's a step by step guide to track the visa validity using your passport:

• Step 1: Visit this link - https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
• Step 2: Select the 'Passport Information' radio button.
• Step 3: Select either 'residency' or 'visa'.
• Step 4: Enter passport number and passport expiry date.
• Step 5: Enter nationality from the dropdown on the right. A corresponding number will appear on the box on the left.
• Step 6: Select the captcha check box and click on search. The page will now display your visa details along with date of expiry.

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A tourist wishing to visit the UAE can apply for a tourist visa through the electronic channels of official and private agencies, after fulfilling the requirements for obtaining the entry visa. You can learn about the requirements for entering the UAE and the procedures regarding COVID-19 tests through the websites of the airlines, which are kept up-to-date.

Government Portals to Apply for a Tourist Visa

You can submit an application for a tourist visa, as well as all types of entry visas to the UAE, electronically through government portals.

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You can apply for a visit visa through national airlines and authorised airlines in the UAE.

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Citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries do not need a visa to enter the UAE. They can enter the country after presenting their passport issued by one of the GCC countries. Citizens of a few countries can travel to the UAE and obtain an entry visa upon arrival, and the duration of stay according to this visa is up to 30 days. Citizens of other countries can obtain a visa that allows for a stay of up to 90 days upon arrival.

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A visit visa is a temporary entry permit that allows you to travel to the UAE for tourism, family visits or business purposes. If you’ve recently applied for one, here’s our step-by-step guide on how to check visit visa status in Dubai.

VISIT VISA – AN OVERVIEW

A Dubai visit visa is for individuals not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival. There are different visit visas for leisure travellers, relatives who want to visit, and people attending conferences or meetings.

Before we talk about the Dubai visa status check process, let’s briefly examine the different types of visit visas you can apply for.

• Multiple entry, five-year tourist visa: This visa allows you to enter the country multiple times on self-sponsorship and stay in the UAE for 90 days on each visit. It is issued to all nationalities.
• Short-term (single entry) tourist visa: This type of visa is valid for single entry. You can stay in the country for 30 days.
• 48-hours visa: You can also apply for a 48-hours visa; this is suitable for travellers with long layovers.
• 96-hour visa: This visa is suitable for individuals visiting for a short trip. This visa remains valid for four days from the date of arrival.
• Short-term (multiple entries) tourist visa: This visa lets you enter the UAE multiple times and is valid for 30 days.

HOW TO CHECK VISIT VISA STATUS IN DUBAI?

You can follow the steps below to track your visa application in Dubai.

• Select a relevant search field
• Enter order number
• Enter transaction number
• Enter payment date
• Select submit

Please note that you need reference and application numbers to track your application. So, when submitting your application, ask your visa service provider to give you these numbers.

You can check visa status for Dubai via the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (DNRD) official website.

If you have applied via Amer centres in Dubai, you can track your application via the official General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs -Dubai website.

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There are multiple ways to check Dubai visa validity. Let’s take a detailed look at each one of them

• The easiest way to check Dubai visa status is through the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai website.
• Alternatively, you can inquire about visa type, issuance and validity from the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) on their toll-free number 600-52-2222 or through their official feedback platform.
• Another way is to contact Amer service on the toll-free number, 800-5111. People from outside the UAE can call +971-4-313-9999.

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How to check UAE Visit Visa Status or UAE Tourist Visa Status

Do you want to see your UAE visit visa or tourist visa status? Checking UAE tourist visa status or UAE visit visa status is straightforward as boiling

Do you want to see your UAE visit visa or tourist visa status? Checking UAE tourist visa status or UAE visit visa status is straightforward as boiling eggs.

If you’ve got plain to go to Dubai, Abu Dhabi on UAE visit visa or UAE tourist visa either for job hunt or simply to go to the country, you want to know about the way to check visit visa validity in UAE in-order to enter UAE before the expiry of your entry permit.

Dubai government launched an internet site where an individual who is holding visit/tourist visa can check visit visa status online for the last entrance date to UAE and therefore the last exit date (expiry date of visit visa), so tourists don’t overstay within the country.

How to check Dubai Visit Visa Status:

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Before proceeding to Dubai visit visa status guide, please inspect the sample of UAE tourist visa or UAE visit visa which is additionally referred to as Tourist/Single-long term visit visa or 3 months visit visa.

Below is that the step by step guide to see visit visa status UAE, to go to official website of GDRFA for e visa status, click below link.

Step 1: Choose entry permit validity as a get service to inquire:

Step 2: Now select code of entry permit, visa year and put entry permit number written on your visa, check the visa sample below for the permit number.

Step 3: Write your given name in English as written in passport/visa and choose your gender.

Step 4: Write your date of birth in given format (dd-mm-yy)(03-08-2019)and choose your nationality from the sink list.

Step 5: Enter the captcha code and click on on submit button.

UAE Visit Visa Validity Check:

Once you’ve got filled the require fields you’ll see below image, please note that if you’re not yet entered to the country, you’ll be shown the last entrance date to the UAE, if you didn’t enter the country before shown date, your visa will become invalid and you can’t enter UAE on same visa again.

IF PERSON NOT YET ENTERED THE COUNTRY

UAE Visit Visa Expiry Check:

If you see the notification below after submitting of your visit visa status check request, it means the applicant is already entered UAE and he or she must leave the country before the given date or if not leave the country he should pay overstay fine.

Overstay fine on visit visa or tourist visa is 100 AED per day but the primary overstay day are going to be charged 200 AED. You can now check your overstay fine online.

IF PERSON ALREADY ENTERED UAE

Link: Check UAE Residence Visa Status Link: How To Renew Residency UAE Visa 

How to Check Abu Dhabi Visit Visa Status:

Abu Dhabi visa holders can check their visa status on ICA official website as they need different visa code which starts with 101 and Abu Dhabi visa code can’t be search on GDRFA Dubai website.

Follow the guidelines below for Abu Dhabi visit visa status check,

1. Visit the ICA web or Click here  for guidance. 2. Select options shown in below image. 3. Enter your passport number. 4. Write passport expiry date. 5. Choose your nationality. 6. Click I’m not a robot. 7. Enter search.

Abu Dhabi Visit Visa Validity or Expiry Check:

You will get validity of your visa once you clicked the search button which incorporates the Abu Dhabi visa entry permit number, visit visa issue date and therefore the last date (file expiry date) to stay in UAE.

Guide about the way to check UAE tourist visa validity is ended here, through above 5 easy steps you’ll check visit visa status by getting both the last entry date to the UAE (validity) and therefore the last exit go back from UAE which also referred to as visit visa expiry date.

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If you are a passport holder of the below country or territory, no advance visa arrangements are required to visit the UAE. Simply disembark your flight at Dubai International and proceed to immigration, where your passport will be stamped with a 30-day visit visa free of charge.

90-day visit eligibility

If you are a passport holder of one of the below countries or territories, your passport will be stamped with a multiple entry 90-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 90 days in total. Citizens of the below European countries are also entitled to apply for a pre-arranged visit visa if their 90-day visa on arrival has been fully utilized.

180-day visit eligibility

If you hold a Mexican passport you’re eligible for a multiple entry 180-day visit visa that's valid for 6 months from the date of issue, and for a stay of 180 days in total.

Dubai immigration procedures

As an added security measure, Immigration Authorities at Dubai International are now conducting random eye screening for visitors to Dubai.

Visitors asked to proceed for eye screening are required to present a hard copy of their visa or a printed version of the visa number confirmation page at the screening counter. If you do not have a copy with you, a charge of AED 30 per copy applies - payable only in AED.

Important information

Before you travel to the UAE, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa if needed, or if your passport needs to be valid for a minimum period. Holders of non-standard passports and travel documents may also have different entry requirements: find out if you need to apply for a visa and other passport requirements.

As of 29 April 2016, GCC residence permit holders will need to apply for a UAE visa before arriving in Dubai.

New visit entry permit to the UAE for Indian nationals

From 7 January 2024, eligible Indian nationals with a normal passport valid for a minimum of six months can obtain a single entry, 14-day visa on arrival. A fee of USD 63 applies.

Eligibility

• Indian passport holder with USA visa valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with USA green card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with UK residence card valid for a minimum of six months
• Indian passport holder with EU residence card from the following countries valid for a minimum of six months

How and where to apply for a pre-approved UAE visa

Eligible Indian nationals can apply for their UAE entry permit on emirates.com through Manage your booking .

* Extensions can be made at the airport office only.

Required documents

• Colour photograph of applicant
• Colour copy of applicant's passport. The passport must be valid for at least six months
• The original application form (available at all Emirates ticketing offices) can be accessed in Arabic or English, depending on the applicant’s nationality. Download the English  or Arabic  application form
• Copy of the Emirates ticket
• Proof of relationship if applying for family member - birth certificate, marriage certificate and family book
• All Documents to be submitted as hard copy

Additional documents are required for visitors of some countries

Additional documents may be required, depending on your country of residence. Please use our visa search tool above or visit our visa requirements page for more information.

Rules and conditions

• Visa fees must be paid upon application.
• Additional visa processing fees apply.
• The passenger must travel to and from Dubai on Emirates or codeshare flights only.
• Visa fees are non-refundable.
• The ticket is non-refundable if the visa has been issued and utilized.
• Visa processing time is approximately 3 to 4 working days.
• Entry into the UAE is subject to immigration approval.
• All visas are valid to enter Dubai for 60 days from the date of issue, except the 96-hour and 48-hour visas, which are valid for 30 days from the date of issue.

How and where to apply for your prearranged UAE visa

• Apply online through Manage your booking
• 48-hour and 96-hour transit visas are valid for travel with Emirates tickets outbound from Dubai. You can only apply for a transit visa online or at the Emirates Commercial Visa APT office at Dubai International airport Terminal 3.

Apply online

Nationals of countries requiring a prearranged UAE visa can now apply and pay for their visas online through emirates.com.

If you are travelling to or stopping over in Dubai with Emirates, you can submit an application and receive your UAE visa entirely online – without having to submit your passport for stamping. You can apply for your UAE visa through our Manage your booking after you book your Emirates flight. VFS processing fees apply. For more information please visit VFS Global.

The online visa application service is available for residents and nationals of many countries around the world. Find out if you can apply for a UAE visa. Applicants' passports must have at least six months' validity as of their date of travel to Dubai, and must be machine readable passports – handwritten passports are not accepted.

This service is only available to passengers with a confirmed Emirates booking where an Emirates ticket has already been issued and the flight itinerary already includes the desired time in Dubai. The itinerary into and out of Dubai should be on one ticket (PNR), and these flights must be Emirates flights. Note that any itineraries including any flights to or from Dubai on other carriers are not eligible for the online visa service.

A minimum of four international working days prior to arrival in Dubai is required, however Emirates does recommend that online applications are made as early as possible.

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If you have a family member or near relative who is a UAE resident, they can apply for a visa on your behalf at any of our ticketing offices in the UAE. Please note that this service is only available to residents of the UAE.

Download the prearranged visa application form

Get started on your prearranged visa application by downloading and filling out the form.

Required applicant documents:

• A colour passport photograph
• A colour copy of your passport (must be valid for six months)
• A copy of your Emirates flight ticket, or your flight ticket from our codeshare partner
• The visa application form

Required sponsor documents:

Minimum salary required, download the sponsorship application form.

Get started on your sponsorship application by downloading and filling out the form.

Visa and sponsorship applications can be submitted to:

Abu Dhabi Emirates Ticketing Office: Al Sawari Tower C, Corniche Road, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays.

Ajman Emirates Ticketing Office Escape Tower, Sheikh Rashid Bin Humaid Street Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 6pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Al Ain Emirates Ticketing Office Commercial Complex, Sheikh Khalifa Street Visa Services: Monday to Friday (8:30am to 6pm) and Saturday (8:30am to 5:30pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Dubai International: Terminal 3 Arrivals Phone: 04 504 7300 E-mail: [email protected] Visa Services: Monday to Friday (7am to 7pm) and Saturday (9am to 4pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office: Emirates Group Technology Centre, Ground Floor Entrance B, Al Ittihad Road, near Clock Tower, Deira Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (10am to 4pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

Emirates Ticketing Office: Town Centre, Jumeirah Visa Services: Daily from (10am to 4pm)

VFS Global Services GCC VASCO Worldwide 2nd floor, WAFI Mall, Level 2, Falcon Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2, Dubai, UAE

Sharjah Emirates Ticketing Office: Crystal Plaza, Buhaira Corniche Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 7pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays Umm Al Quwain Emirates Ticketing Office: King Faisal Road, Jameiya area, near FEWA Visa Services: Monday to Saturday (9am to 8pm) Closed on Sunday and public holidays

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How to check your grace period after UAE residence visa cancellation

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UAE residence visa: Find out if your grace period is 30, 60, 90 or 180 days.

Dubai: If your residence visa has been cancelled or has expired, you may be wondering how long you can stay in the UAE to find a new job. UAE residents are granted longer flexible grace periods that can range between 30 days to six months, depending on their residence visa category.

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If you are unsure about your grace period, you can easily check it online within a few minutes through the UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) smart services portal - https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/. Here's how.

How to check your grace period online

1. Visit the ICP smart services website - https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/login 2. Click on ‘Public Services’, on the menu tab and then click on ‘File Validity’. 3. Next, select one of the options – ‘search by file number’ or ‘passport information’ and select the type ‘Residency’. 4. If you selected the passport option, enter your passport number expiry date and nationality. If you choose file number, enter one of the following details: • Emirates ID number • Emirates Unified Number (UID number)   • File number   5. Next, enter your date of birth and nationality. 6. Tick the ‘I’m not a robot’ captcha and click the ‘Search’ button.

You will then be able to view the ‘ allowed days to stay in the country ’.

Additional tip - Once you receive your UAE residence visa cancellation form, you will also be able to see the exact date by which you should leave the country or change your residency status at the bottom of the form. During the grace period, you can either leave the UAE or apply for a new residence visa.

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From Japan’s e-visa to Dubai’s 5-year tourist visa, here are the latest visa updates for Indian travellers

Latest visa news for indians: check out the latest visa updates for indian travellers to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience this summer vacations..

Latest Visa Updates for Indian Tourists:  As the summer holiday season is just around the corner, it’s crucial to start planning one’s travel itinerary to ensure a memorable and stress-free vacation. As per the Henley Passport Index 2024 , India is ranked 80th. Indians get visa-free access to 62 countries.

From eVisas introduced by Japan to Dubai’s multiple entry five-year visa, in recent months, there have been new visa regulations in various countries across the globe for India, and being well-versed in the latest visa requirements will ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience and making informed decisions.

Here is a complete list of the latest visa updates every Indian traveller should know.

1. japan’s e-visa:.

Japan has introduced an eVisa system for Indian travellers, making it easier and more convenient to visit the country. Starting in April, eligible Indian citizens and foreign nationals residing in India can apply for an eVisa for short-term tourism purposes through the application process operated by VFS Global. Now, instead of physical stickers in passports, visas will be issued electronically and would offer a single-entry option, allowing stays up to 90 days.

2. Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia’s Schengen visa:

Becoming the recent EU nations to join Europe’s Schengen travel area, Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria have partially joined the Schengen area, expanding the scope of the Schengen visa  to include 29 countries across continental Europe. This means that Indian travellers can now obtain Schengen visas from Romania and Bulgaria, allowing stays of up to 90 days within 180 days.

3. Dubai’s five-year, multiple-entry tourist visa:

Dubai introduced a new visa program tailored to Indian travellers in February, which offers a five-year, multiple-entry option, allowing stays of up to 90 days in the country, with the possibility of a single extension not exceeding 180 days annually, for both business and leisure trips, with unlimited entries and exits within five years.

4. Thailand’s visa-free entry:

The Thai Government has introduced a temporary visa exemption for Indian passport holders, enabling them to enter Thailand without a tourist visa from November 10, 2023, to May 10, 2024, with an exemption granting a 30-day stay for tourism purposes.

5. Kenya to eliminate visa requirements:

Starting from January 1, 2024, Kenya has abolished visa requirements for Indian citizens and all international tourists, to boost its tourism industry. This decision aims to provide easier access to Kenya’s rich wildlife and beautiful beaches, encouraging more visitors to explore the country’s unique attractions.

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