How to check the status of Dubai Work Visa?

The status of your Dubai Work Visa can be checked online via the official website of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA) or via the Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) website. You can enter your passport and visa number to check the status of your visa. You can also check the status of your visa offline by visiting the GDRFA office and providing them with all the necessary documents.

 

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 Steps to check the visa status of Dubai Work Visa

The steps to check the status of your Dubai work visa online are listed below:

 

Step 1: Visit the official website of GDRFA

Step 2: Select “services” under the “visa” section

Step 3: Click on “Check visa status”

Step 4: Log in with your credentials

Step 5: Enter your passport number

Step 6: Click on the "submit" or "check status" button

 

Types of Visa statuses

The following are some common visa statuses that you might see while checking your Dubai visa status:

 

• Received: This implies that the GDRFA has received your visa application, which is being reviewed initially.
• Under process: This implies that your application is being processed by the GDRFA and your documents are being verified along with background checks.
• Approved: This implies that you have been allowed to enter Dubai and should start making arrangements to migrate to Dubai.
• Rejected: This implies that your application has been denied for specific reasons, which will be communicated to you along with the notice of rejection.
• In transit: This implies that you have been allowed to transit through Dubai International Airport and can stay in Dubai for a limited period as specified on your visa.
• Canceled: This implies that your visa application has been canceled for reasons such as violation of visa conditions, inadmissibility issues, or other issues that will be notified to you.
• Expired: This implies that your Dubai work visa has exceeded its validity period and is marked expired. You must apply for a renewal or a new work visa to continue residing in Dubai.

 

What to do if your Dubai work visa is rejected?

Your visa might get rejected for a number of reasons. The GDRFA will notify you about the reason for the rejection in the notice sent to you. Here are some steps you can take if your Dubai work visa is rejected or delayed:

 

• Talk to the embassy or consulate to know the specific reasons for delays or rejections.
• Review and rectify your mistakes and re-apply for the Dubai work visa.
• Appeal for your Dubai work visa if there was a mistake on GDRFA’s part that led to your visa rejection.
• Explore other visa options that are available based on your situation.
• Reach out to an immigration consultancy for personalized assistance.

 

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