Track visa application

To track your visa application, you need the application number and reference number. When you submit your visa application to any visa service provider, ask them to give you the application number and reference number so you can track the visa yourself through the channels mentioned herein.

• If you applied for a visa to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah track your visa application on the website of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship- ICA (the eChannel for residency and citizenship).

• If you applied for Dubai visa or through Amer centres in Dubai, track your visa application through General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (Vision eForm.)

Other channels for tracking Dubai visas

Here are some other channels for tracking Dubai visas.

• You can also check Dubai visa applications and validity on the website of General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai
• Enquire about visa status, issuance, expiry and validity through the Amer website
• Send a message or chat with Amer office
• Enquire about the status of GDRFA service through the DubaiNow website.

Track visa applications made through UAE-based airline affiliates

Here are some channels to tracking visas applied through UAE-based airlines and/or their affiliates.

• Track your visa application made through Etihad Airways’ TT Services website
• Track your visa application made through Emirates Airline’s visa application centre
• Check on the status of your visa application made through Air Arabia
• Check visa applications made through Fly Dubai.

Check visa validity (issuance and expiry dates)

• If you already have an entry permit/residence visa to Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah check your visa validity on the website of Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship- ICA (the eChannel for residency and citizenship).

• If you already have an entry permit/residence visa in Dubai, check your visa validity through Amer-GDRFA in Dubai.

Alternatively, for any enquiry regarding visa issuance, types and validity, communicate with ICA at the toll free number 600522222 or through ICA feedback platform. 

For Dubai visas, contact Amer service on the toll free number 800 5111 if you are living in the UAE. If you are outside the UAE, call Amer on the toll free number +9714-313-9999.

For more information, please contact:

• The UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship
• General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai