For a Dubai-issued visa or permit, a Dubai visa status check runs through official GDRFA Dubai channels only. Check overstay fines at the GDRFA fines inquiry: AED 50 per day after any applicable grace period.
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CONTENTS
- The Short Answer
- Key facts at a glance
- Dubai visa status check: use GDRFA Dubai
- UAE visa status check and UAE visa validity check for Dubai-issued visas
- Track a Dubai visa application status
- Dubai overstay fine and UAE overstay fine: AED 50 per day
- Residence visa grace period after expiry or cancellation
- GDRFA fines inquiry and fine collection
- Residence visa durations and your Emirates ID
- Use official channels only
- FAQ
- How do I check my Dubai visa status?
- What is the overstay fine in Dubai and the UAE?
- Is there a grace period after a residence visa expires or is cancelled?
- How can I check if I have an overstay fine in Dubai?
- How do I track a Dubai visa application?
- Who should I contact about my Dubai visa?
Key facts at a glance
| Item | Supported detail | Official source | Source accessed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai-issued visa checks | For an entry permit or visa issued in Dubai, validity is checked through GDRFA Dubai; its status tool verifies Dubai-issued entry and residence permits. | GDRFA Dubai; u.ae; Government of Dubai | 2026-11-01 |
| Application tracking | Checking a visa application on GDRFA Dubai’s status inquiry page requires three inputs: Application Number, Transaction Number and Payment Date. | GDRFA Dubai; Government of Dubai | 2026-11-01 |
| Overstay fine | AED 50 per day for staying after an entry visa or residence permit expires or is cancelled, after any applicable grace period. | ICP; u.ae | 2026-11-01 |
| Residence grace periods | Varies by category and by source: ICP lists 180, 90, 60 or 30 days depending on category; GDRFA Dubai gives 180 days for Green residence and 60 days on several other service pages; u.ae says up to six months. | ICP; GDRFA Dubai; u.ae | 2026-11-01 |
| Emirates ID renewal penalty | AED 20 per day, maximum AED 1,000. ICP states the fine starts after 30 days from card expiry; u.ae states the late fee applies if renewal is after one month since expiry. | ICP; u.ae | 2026-11-01 |
| Residence durations | Residence visa durations include 1, 2 or 3 years, with five- or ten-year residence available in some categories. | ICP; u.ae; GDRFA Dubai | 2026-11-01 |
| Official fines inquiry | Overstay fines can be checked through GDRFA Dubai’s Fines Inquiry Service. | GDRFA Dubai; u.ae | 2026-11-01 |
| Official helplines | ICP 600522222; GDRFA Dubai 800 5111 for callers in the UAE and +971 4 313 9999 for callers outside the UAE. | ICP; GDRFA Dubai | 2026-11-01 |
Dubai visa status check: use GDRFA Dubai
The first thing a Dubai visa status check depends on is where the permit was issued. GDRFA Dubai handles checks for an entry permit or visa issued in Dubai, so that is the route to use for a Dubai visa validity check. A UAE visa validity check here means the validity of a Dubai-issued entry or residence permit, not a permit issued elsewhere.
The official visa status tool is at smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Public_Th/StatusInquiry_New.aspx. It verifies entry permits and residence permits. Run the check from an official GDRFA entry point: ICP and GDRFA Dubai warn against fake or unofficial websites and say to use only official channels.
UAE visa status check and UAE visa validity check for Dubai-issued visas
For Dubai-issued visas, a UAE visa status check goes through GDRFA Dubai. A permit issued in another emirate falls outside this scope. The tool is presented for Dubai-issued entry and residence permits, and the route described here is limited to those documents. If your permit was not issued in Dubai, a result from this route should not be read as confirmation of its validity.
For entry and visa background, see Visas and entry essentials.
Track a Dubai visa application status
A Dubai visa status check on a permit that has already been issued is a different task from tracking an application. To check a visa application, GDRFA Dubai’s status inquiry page requires three inputs: the Application Number, the Transaction Number and the Payment Date.
If you have an application reference, those three inputs are what the check needs, so have them ready before you start.
Dubai overstay fine and UAE overstay fine: AED 50 per day
The Dubai overstay fine is AED 50 per day for staying after an entry visa or residence permit expires or is cancelled, after any applicable grace period. This is the UAE overstay fine, so the same rate applies in Dubai. Two conditions decide when the rate begins to apply: the entry visa or residence permit has expired or been cancelled, and any grace period available in that situation has ended.
The rate on its own does not say how long that grace period is, and it does not establish when a particular reader’s period ends. For residence permits, those questions depend on the permit and the resident category it falls under, as the next section explains. Until you know which period applies to you, don’t assume the daily charge has already started.
Residence visa grace period after expiry or cancellation
A residence visa grace period is not one fixed period, and official sources describe it differently. ICP lists 180 days for some residence permits, including Green residence, 90 or 60 days for some categories and 30 days for all other categories. GDRFA Dubai also gives 180 days for Green residence holders, but several of its other service pages state a 60-day grace period after a residence permit is cancelled or expires. u.ae says the period can be up to six months depending on resident category.
Because ICP and GDRFA Dubai give different figures for some categories, these general periods do not produce a personal deadline. Check the period that applies to your own permit with the authority that issued it before you start counting days.
GDRFA fines inquiry and fine collection
A GDRFA fines inquiry is how you find out whether an overstay fine is recorded. GDRFA Dubai’s Fines Inquiry Service is at https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/fines-inquiry-service. Its purpose is checking overstay fines; the link is the official starting point for that check.
GDRFA Dubai also provides a fine-collection service for violators of residency law. That service is a separate function from the inquiry: the inquiry is for checking what is recorded, while the collection service exists for violators of residency law. The inquiry link is not a payment instruction, and how collection works is a separate question.
Residence visa durations and your Emirates ID
Residence visas may be issued for 1, 2 or 3 years, and some categories offer five- or ten-year residence. A permit’s own duration and dates are therefore the starting point for knowing when it expires.
According to u.ae, when a resident’s visa expires, the Emirates ID issued by ICP also expires. Check the dates on both documents rather than assuming one covers the other.
Late Emirates ID renewal carries its own penalty: AED 20 per day, with a maximum of AED 1,000. The timing is attributed separately. ICP states that the fine starts after 30 days from card expiry. u.ae states that the late fee applies if renewal is after one month since expiry. Those are distinct expressions from distinct sources. The penalty is also separate from the visa overstay fine and should not be confused with it.
For the wider context of UAE residency, see UAE essentials and Living in the UAE. If you hold a UAE residence visa and are planning a trip next door, see Oman visa for UAE residents.
Use official channels only
ICP and GDRFA Dubai warn against fake or unofficial websites and say to use only official channels. ICP names its Smart Services Platform and the UAEICP app; GDRFA Dubai names www.gdrfad.gov.ae and its official apps. A page that looks like an official service but is not reached through one of those channels is the risk the warning describes.
A Dubai visa status check should start from GDRFA Dubai’s official entry points rather than from an unverified link in a message or an advertisement. If a page from an unofficial or unverified source asks for payment or personal details, close it and navigate to GDRFA Dubai’s own site instead. The same rule applies to a GDRFA fines inquiry: type the official address rather than following an unsolicited link.
For telephone help, the GDRFA Dubai number depends on where you are calling from: 800 5111 for callers in the UAE and +971 4 313 9999 for callers outside. ICP’s helpline is 600522222. Use these numbers rather than contact details published on an unofficial site.
FAQ
How do I check my Dubai visa status?
For a GDRFA visa status check, use GDRFA Dubai’s official visa status tool for a Dubai-issued entry or residence permit. Open smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Public_Th/StatusInquiry_New.aspx directly, and use official channels rather than a lookalike site; ICP and GDRFA Dubai warn that fake websites exist. The tool’s scope is Dubai-issued permits, so a permit issued elsewhere is not covered by this route.
What is the overstay fine in Dubai and the UAE?
The same AED 50 daily rate applies in Dubai as elsewhere in the UAE. It covers time spent in the country once an entry visa or residence permit has expired or been cancelled, and only after any applicable grace period. Residence permit holders should first work out which grace period their resident category allows, then check their own record before assuming the charge has started.
Is there a grace period after a residence visa expires or is cancelled?
Yes, but the length varies by resident category and by source. ICP lists 180, 90, 60 or 30 days depending on category. GDRFA Dubai gives 180 days for Green residence and 60 days on several other service pages. u.ae says up to six months. Confirm the period for your own permit with the authority that issued it before relying on a deadline.
How can I check if I have an overstay fine in Dubai?
Use GDRFA Dubai’s Fines Inquiry Service at https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/fines-inquiry-service. It is the official route for checking overstay fines. GDRFA Dubai also provides a fine-collection service for violators of residency law, but the inquiry is not a payment step, and payment details are not covered here.
How do I track a Dubai visa application?
Go to GDRFA Dubai’s status inquiry page at smart.gdrfad.gov.ae/Public_Th/StatusInquiry_New.aspx and enter your Application Number, Transaction Number and Payment Date. The check needs all three, so gather them before you begin. Reach the page from www.gdrfad.gov.ae, since ICP and GDRFA Dubai warn against fake or unofficial websites. Use only official channels, and avoid clicking links from unverified sources.
Who should I contact about my Dubai visa?
Contact GDRFA Dubai on 800 5111 from inside the UAE or +971 4 313 9999 from outside. ICP’s helpline is 600522222. Use these official numbers rather than contact details from unofficial websites, which ICP and GDRFA Dubai warn against. The number depends on where you are calling from.
