Check if your UAE visit or residence visa is valid, expired or on hold in secondsLast updated: June 21, 2026 | 10:592 MIN READPicture used for illustrative purposes.Virendra Saklani/Gulf NewsDubai: If you hold a UAE residence or visit visa and are and are unsure whether it is still valid or nearing expiry, UAE immigration authorities offer quick online services to check your visa status in seconds.The grace period runs until July 9, 2026, and covers individuals who had previously been exempted from overstay fines after being unable to leave the UAE due to regional disruptions. If your visa was affected by recent regional circumstances and you were unable to regularize it, here is how to check your UAE visa status now.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Checking visa status for Dubai-issued visasSteps to check your Dubai visa status onlineVisit the GDRFA website and select the visa status service from the homepage.Choose how you want to search for your visa details:Application number (if you have recently applied)File number (if the visa has already been issued)Over-the-counter service applicationsSpecial requestsEstablishment (for companies registered with Dubai immigration)Enter the required details based on your selected option.If using a file number, you will need to provide your first name, file number, nationality and date of birth.The file number can be found on your UAE residence visa document, which is also available via UAE Pass. For visitors, you can find the file number your UAE entry permit document. Complete the Captcha verification.Click Search to view your visa details.You can also contact an Amer centre:Inside the UAE: 800 5111Outside the UAE: +971 4 313 9999Checking visa status for visas issued in other emiratesSteps to check visa validity through ICPVisit the ICP online services platform.Select Public Services from the menu, then click on File Validity.Choose how you want to search:File numberPassport informationSelect your visa type:Choose Residency for residence visasChoose Visa for visit visasEnter one of the following details:Unified ID number (UID)File number (found on the visa sticker or e-visa)Emirates ID number (for residence visas)Passport number (if searching by passport information)Enter your date of birth.Complete the Captcha verification.Click Search.What details will appear in your visa status result?Once your search is complete, the system will display:File numberUnified ID number (UID)Visa file statusVisa issue dateVisa expiry dateFor enquiries related to visa issuance, visa types or validity, you can call the ICP customer service number: 600 522222This article was originally published on 30, 2025 and has been updated since.Also In This PackageRelated Topics:Get Updates on Topics You ChooseUp Next