You can check UAE visa status online through the official government portal that matches the emirate that issued your visa. For Dubai visas, use the Dubai immigration service; for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah visas, use the federal immigration service.

Which site to use

  • Dubai visa: check on Dubai’s official immigration portal.
  • Other emirates: check on the UAE federal immigration portal for file validity and visa status.

What you usually need

  • Passport number, and sometimes passport expiry date and nationality.
  • For residence visas, you may also need Emirates ID, file number, or Unified ID number depending on the portal.

Basic steps

  1. Open the correct official portal for your emirate.
  1. Choose the visa status or file validity service.
  1. Enter your details, such as passport number or file number.
  1. Complete the security check and submit.
  1. Review the result for visa issue date, expiry date, and current status.

Helpful contact numbers

  • ICP customer service: 600 522222.
  • Dubai immigration support inside the UAE: 800 5111.
  • Dubai support outside the UAE: +971 4 313 9999.

Simple tip

If you are checking for someone else, make sure the details match exactly, especially the passport number and nationality, or the search may fail.

TL;DR

Use the official portal for your emirate, enter your passport or file details, and the system will show your visa status and expiry date.