The Passport Hack: Instantly Know Your UAE Visa Status with This Simple Trick

Passports: How can I know the status of my UAE visa with just the passport number?

While it's possible to check your UAE visa status with just your passport number in some cases, it's not always the most reliable method. Here's what you can try:

**1. General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) website:**

* **For applications within Dubai:**

    * Visit the GDRFA Dubai website: [https://amer247.com/online-services/]

(https://amer247.com/online-services/)

    * Click on "Track Your Application Status."

    * Enter your passport number and expiration date.

    * This method only works for applications submitted through the GDRFA Dubai website or Amer service.

* **For applications in other Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah):**

    * Visit the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) website: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Government_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates]

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-Government_in_the_United_Arab_Emirates)

    * Click on "Visa Inquiry" under "e-Services."

    * Enter your passport number and nationality.

    * This method only works for applications submitted through the ICP website or the relevant emirate's immigration department.

**2. AMER call center:**

* If you applied for your visa through AMER (Dubai), call their toll-free number:

    * **Within UAE:** 800 5111

    * **Outside UAE:** +9714 313 9999

* They can provide information about your visa status using your passport number.

**3. ICP call center:**

* If you applied for your visa in another emirate (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.), call the ICP toll-free number: 600522222

* They can provide information about your visa status using your passport number.

**4. Contact the visa sponsor:**

* If you obtained your visa through a sponsor (employer, family member, etc.), they should be able to provide you with your visa status update.

**Limitations of using passport number only:**

* **Not all applications can be tracked by passport number alone.** You may need an application reference number or file number that you received during the application process.

* **The information available may be limited.** You might only see basic details like visa type and validity, not the current processing status.

**Tips:**

* If you applied through a visa agency, contact them for assistance with tracking your visa status.

* Keep a copy of your application documents, including any reference numbers, for future reference.

* Be patient! Visa processing times can vary, so don't be discouraged if you don't receive an update immediately.

I hope this information helps! If you have any specific questions about your situation, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to assist you further.