How to Check UAE Visa Status & Validity by Passport Number (2026 Complete Guide)

If you want to check your UAE visa status by passport number, you can do it online in less than 2 minutes through official UAE government portals.

You only need:

Passport number
Passport expiry date
Nationality

The service is completely free.

But before checking, you must know where your visa was issued.

Step 1: Identify Where Your Visa Was Issued

If Your Visa Is From	Use This Website
Dubai	GDRFA
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ	ICP

How to Check UAE Visa Status (Abu Dhabi & other Emirates)

If your visa was issued outside Dubai, use the official website of
Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP).

Step-by-Step Process:

Visit ICP Smart Services website
Click on Public Services
Select Passport Information
Choose Visa or Residency
Enter:
- Passport number
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
Complete captcha
Click Search

You will see:

Visa status (Active / Expired / Cancelled)
Expiry date
Visa type
File number

How to Check Dubai Visa Status by Passport Number

If your visa was issued in Dubai, use the official website of

General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA).

Steps:

Visit GDRFA Dubai website
Click on File Validity / Visa Status
Select passport search option
Enter passport details
Complete verification
Submit

You can also check through:

DubaiNow mobile app
Amer service centers

What Each Visa Status Actually Means

Understanding the result is important.

Status	Meaning	What You Should Do
Active	Visa is valid	Nothing required
Expired	Visa validity ended	Renew or exit immediately
Cancelled	Sponsor cancelled visa	Check grace period
Under Process	Application still being reviewed	Wait 24–48 hours

Important: Grace Period After Visa Expiry

Many people panic when visa shows expired.

In most cases:

UAE provides a grace period after visa expiry or cancellation.
Overstay fines usually start after grace period ends.

However, grace period length depends on visa type.

Always verify immediately to avoid penalties.

Overstay Fine in UAE (Updated)

AED 50 per day after grace period
Exit permit or additional fees may apply

Even 10 days delay can become expensive.

Real Life Situations People Face

1. I Resigned From My Job. When Will My Visa Be Cancelled?

Your employer must cancel your residence visa.
Once cancelled, it will show as “Cancelled” in the system.
You may receive a grace period to find new employment or exit.