UAE : Check Visit Visa / Work Entry Permit Online

Check your Visit Visa or Work Entry Permit Status online using your passport details. 


Here are some of the reasons why you need to check your visa status online. 

  1. When you applied for a Visit Visa from an unknown agency. You need to ensure that your visa has been applied to your passport before entering the country. 
  2. When you entered UAE and you are looking for a job, you need to know when your Visit Visa will expire in order for you to think of possible options for your stay ahead of time. 
  3. When you exit UAE and you are waiting for an email from your employer with your Work Entry Permit (Temporary Visa). 


To check your visa status online, you will need the following information from your passport:

  1. Passport Number
  2. Passport Expire Date - dd/mm/year


NOTE: For Work Entry Permit of individuals about to work in the DUBAI region, you may need to use a different portal >>

http://www.gdrfa.ae/portal/pls/portal/INIMM_DB.DBPK_VISAVALIDITY.Query_VisaValidity



Basic Steps:

  1. Access the UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) online portal. You can access the portal by clicking the link >> UAE ICA SMARTSERVICES
  2. Select “passport” under Search By. 
  3. Select “visa” under Select Type.
  4. Enter your passport number. 
  5. Enter your passport expire date. 
  6. Select your Nationality from the drop down.
  7. Answer the “reCAPTCHA”.
  8. Hit on rsearch. 


The page will show the status of your Visit Visa or Work Entry Permit.


The page should look like the image below.





On this visa status result, the visit visa or work entry permit visa has been converted to residence visa already. In this case, you will need to check your residence visa status. 




Related Links:

>> How to Check Your UAE Residence Status Online. 


>> How to Check Your UAE Residence Status online (for DUBAI residents)







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