Be Prepared with the Following Details:
- Reference number
- Application number
You will receive a copy of your application form after applying for the visa. You can note the reference number mentioned on the application form before submitting the form. Whether you apply for a residence visa or an e-visa, you will always find the reference number stated on the application form.
When to Check the Status?
What are you Required to Do?
- Step1 : Request number or Application number is what you need to enter in the box provided on the site.
- Step2 : Check the captcha box
The system will automatically fetch the status of your visa application and will update you.
Now, if your application is for a Dubai visa or if you have applied via Amer centres in Dubai then there is a slight change in the process and the website that you have to visit will be:
The Main Question Remains Unanswered yet and that is How you can Check the Status with the Help of the Passport Number?
If you have the number of your passport on the phone or nearby then you can access the status of your visa by visiting ICA services, online.
A Quick Guide Through the Steps:
- Step1 : Click on the link
https://beta.smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
- Step2 : You will be land on the page with the title File Validity. Out of the two options available for search, click on ‘passport information’.
- Step3 : Now choose the option which you are looking for - ‘Residency’ or ‘Visa’. Note that the Visa option is for visit visas, e-visa and entry permit. Select once you are assured of your requirement.
- Step4 : Now enter the following details- passport number, passport expiry date and nationality.
- Step5 : Just to prove your existence check the captcha box and click ‘Search’. You will automatically be updated with the unified ID number, visa file number, visa status, issue date and date of expiry.