Check Visa Status UAE Online by Passport Number, File Number, or App

What Is Visa Status UAE and When to Check It?

Visa status means the current state of your UAE visa. It shows whether your visa is approved, valid, expired, or cancelled. It also shows the progress of a pending application.

You can see this information on the official ICP and GDRFA Dubai portals. It helps you avoid trouble at the airport or at work. Follow the given instructions to check your UAE visa status online. We explained all the methods briefly.

When Do You Need to Check Your Visa Status?

You need to check visa status:

After you apply for a new visa
Before you book a flight to or from the UAE
Before your visa expires
After a visa cancellation request
When you change your visa type or sponsor
When you are not sure if your visa is still valid

How to check UAE visa status online?

Check your visa status using one of the given methods. Each method is explained briefly. Follow the tutorial for a hassle-free visa status check online.

Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah: use ICP Smart Services. For Dubai, use GDRFA Dubai.

Visa Issued Outside Dubai (ICP Smart Services)

Open the ICP File Validity page on ICP Smart Services to check visa status for visas issued in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah or UAQ, or simply click the button below.

Open ICP File Validity checkOfficial site · smartservices.icp.gov.ae · opens in new tab

Search for “ICP Smart Services” on Google, open the official website, and select “Public Services” to check your UAE visa status online.

2. Tick the GCC Citizen box only if you are a GCC national.

Select “File Validity” and choose “GCC Citizen” to check UAE file details by file number or passport information.

3. Under Search By, choose File No. or Passport Information.

4. Under Select the Type, choose Residency for a residence visa. Choose Visa for other visas. The Emirates ID type is also available.

5. If you search by file number, choose a File Type: Emirate Unified Number, File No., or Emirates ID Number.

6. Enter the details the form asks for. These can include your passport number, passport expiry date, nationality, and date of birth.

7. Tick the captcha box and submit.

Enter passport details, verify the CAPTCHA, and check your UAE visa status and file expiry date.

8. Your status will be shown.

Your result can show your file number, UID, file status, issue date, and expiry date. You can find your file number on the visa sticker in your passport. On an e-visa, it is printed on the document.

Visa Issued in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai)

Open the GDRFA Dubai website, or use the GDRFA Dubai app on iOS or Android.
Scroll down to the Status check section

For visas issued in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), open the GDRFA Dubai website or app on your iOS or Android device. Scroll down to the Status Check section.

3. Choose how to search: Application number if you just applied, or File number if your visa is issued.

4. For a file number search, enter your first name, file number, nationality, and date of birth.

5. Submit and read your result.

Tutorial image shows Choose file number and enter details then tap survey.

An issued visa shows as “issued”. Your result also shows the visa type and expiry date.

Visa Status check by website vs mobile app

Website	App
Open it in any browser on your phone or laptop	Download it from the App Store or Google Play
ICP Smart Services website for visas outside Dubai	UAEICP app for visas outside Dubai
GDRFA Dubai website for Dubai visas	GDRFA Dubai app for Dubai visas
The ICP file validity check needs no account	May ask you to log in with UAE PASS
Best for a quick one-time check	Best for frequent checks and tracking

Quick Tips

Your visa’s issuing emirate decides which portal to use.
Enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport.
If one method gives no result, try another one.
A “no record” result may simply mean you used the wrong portal.

How to Check Visa Status by Visa Type

The right portal depends on your visa type and where it was issued. Visit and residence visas are checked on ICP or GDRFA Dubai. Work permits are checked on MOHRE.

Visit and Tourist Visas

Use ICP for visas issued outside Dubai. Use GDRFA Dubai for Dubai visas.

Open the official portal or app.
Go to the visa status or file validity service.
Enter your passport details or file number.
Check your status and expiry date.

Employment Visa

An employment visa has two parts. Check each one on its own portal.

Residence visa status: use ICP or GDRFA Dubai for Dubai visas.
Work permit status: use the official MOHRE portal or app.

Your employer or PRO can also share the application details with you.

Residence Visa

Use ICP or GDRFA Dubai, depending on where your visa was issued.

Open the file validity or visa status service.
Enter your passport details or file number.
Read your visa status and expiry date.

Your file number is printed on your residence visa.

Requirements for Visa Check online

All visa check methods require some information. Here are the details:

Check Method	Where to Check	What You Need
Passport number	ICP (outside Dubai) or GDRFA Dubai	Passport number, nationality, date of birth
File number	ICP (outside Dubai) or GDRFA Dubai	File number from your visa or entry permit
Official app	UAEICP app or GDRFA Dubai app	Same details as the website
Work permit	MOHRE portal or app	Work permit or passport details

What Does Your Visa Status Result Mean?

Your visa status means the current state of your visa. Here are all the status results explained:

Valid

Your visa is active. Check the expiry date and plan your renewal before it ends.

Expired

The visa period has ended, but the file was not cancelled. Contact your sponsor about renewal.

Cancelled

The file was closed by your sponsor or by the system. Confirm the details with your sponsor or employer.

Under process

Your application is still being reviewed. Wait and check again later.

No Record Found

It means that the system found no matching file.

What to Do If No Record Is Found?

A “no record found” result on a UAE visa status check doesn’t mean your visa is invalid. It only means the search didn’t match a file. Follow these steps:

Check which authority issued your visa. ICP does not show Dubai files. GDRFA Dubai does.
Re-enter your passport number, nationality, and date of birth.
Use the passport you applied with. A new passport number may return no results.
Ask your sponsor or employer to confirm the record.

Still no record? Contact ICPCall 600 522222 · Dubai visas: Amer 800 5111 · icp.gov.ae

Troubleshooting common errors

You may face problems during the UAE visa status check online. Don’t worry, I have provided simple solutions to these common issues. Follow the given solutions:

Wrong Portal

Solution: The most common reason for a failed visa status check is using the wrong portal. Dubai visas show only on GDRFA Dubai, and visas from Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah and UAQ show only on ICP. A “no record” result simply mean your file is in the other system.

Details Don’t Match

Solution: A small typing mistake can stop the search. Re-enter your passport number, nationality, and date of birth carefully. Use the passport you applied with. If you have a new passport, your visa may still be linked to the old number. Try your file number instead, or ask your sponsor to confirm the record.

Wrong Cancelled Status

Solution: Cancellation is filed by your sponsor or employer, not by you. Ask them first whether a cancellation was submitted. Then run the check again to confirm the result. If the status still looks wrong, contact ICP or GDRFA directly.

Stuck on “Under Process”

Solution: This means the application is still under review. Check again after some time. For a Dubai application, track it with your application number on GDRFA. If the status doesn’t change, ask your sponsor or a typing center to follow up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to check UAE visa status online?
Use the ICP Smart Services website or the UAEICP app for visas issued outside Dubai. For a Dubai visa, use the GDRFA Dubai website or app. Both services are online.

How can I check my UAE visa status online?
You only need a few details, such as your passport number, nationality, and date of birth. The checks don’t require documents or an office visit.

How to check your visa status in the UAE?
First find out which authority issued your visa. Then check it on ICP or GDRFA Dubai. A typing center or your sponsor can also check for you.

How to check UAE visa status with passport number?
Open the ICP file validity service. Enter your passport number, nationality, and date of birth. For Dubai visas, enter your passport details on GDRFA Dubai.

How to check visit visa status in UAE?
Use ICP for visas issued outside Dubai, or GDRFA Dubai for Dubai visas. Search with your passport number or file number. The result shows your status and expiry date.

How to check visa cancellation status in UAE?
Run the same check on ICP or GDRFA Dubai with your passport number or file number. A cancelled visa shows as cancelled or expired. Your sponsor files the cancellation, so ask them if the result looks wrong.

How to check UAE visa ban status with passport number?
The ICP and GDRFA status check shows your visa file, not a ban. Sources don’t agree on one official online method for ban checks. Ask your sponsor, a typing center, or ICP or GDRFA directly.

Final Words

Check Visa Status UAE now online. The guide covers all the status checking methods and complete information about visa status. Use the method that suits you, either by using the website or the mobile app. Follow the instructions carefully to avoid trouble.

Sources & review

Official Sources for This UAE Visa Status Guide

Every step on this page was checked against the live ICP and GDRFA Dubai portals, using the same form options a visitor sees: search type, visa type and file type. Form steps and helpline numbers come only from government sources. This website is independent and is not linked to any UAE authority. Read our editorial policy to see how we research and update our guides.

Last reviewed: October 2026Next review: when ICP or GDRFA change their formsFound an error? Tell us and we’ll fix it.