How to Check UAE Visa Status, Validity, and Overstay Fines Online (ICP & GDRFA)
How to Check UAE Residence & Visit Visa Status Online
Monitoring your UAE visa validity and legal status is essential for every tourist, resident, and jobseeker. Overstaying a visa in the United Arab Emirates results in automated daily financial fines and potential immigration travel bans.
The UAE operates two primary immigration authorities: the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP) for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ, and Fujairah, and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) for Dubai.
Method 1: Check UAE Visa Status via ICP Portal (All Emirates except Dubai)
- Open the ICP Smart Services Portal (smartservices.icp.gov.ae).
- Click on 'Public Services' > 'File Validity'.
- Select 'Search by Passport Information'.
- Choose file type: 'Residency' or 'Visa'.
- Enter your Passport Number, Passport Type (Ordinary), Nationality, and Date of Birth.
- Complete the captcha and click 'Search'. Your visa status, issuance date, and exact expiry date will appear immediately.
Method 2: Check Dubai Visa Status via GDRFA Dubai Portal
- Visit the GDRFA Dubai Services Portal (gdrfad.gov.ae).
- Click on 'Check Visa Status'.
- Select search criteria: 'File', 'Passport', or 'Application'.
- Input your passport details, full name, nationality, and date of birth.
- Click submit to view your active file status and visa validity.
UAE Visa Overstay Grace Periods & Fines Structure
| Visa Type | Grace Period after Expiry / Cancellation | Daily Overstay Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist / Visit Visa | 0 Days (Grace period abolished) | AED 50 / day |
| Standard Employment Visa | 30 to 60 Days | AED 50 / day (after grace period) |
| Golden & Green Visa Holders | 6 Months (180 Days) | AED 50 / day (after 180 days) |
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