United Arab Emirates visa status check
Applied for UAE tourist/visit e-visa (ICP or GDRFA-Dubai, usually filed by an airline, hotel or travel agent sponsor)? Here is the official way to check where your application is, what you need to hand, what each status means and what to do if it is taking too long.
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United Arab Emirates status check at a glance
How to check your United Arab Emirates visa status
- Get the application number and reference number from your visa provider (airline, agent or sponsor)
- Work out who issued the visa: GDRFA-Dubai for Dubai, ICP for Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
- Open the right authority's portal (ICP Smart Services, or GDRFA / DubaiNow app for Dubai)
- Enter the numbers to see application status and visa validity (issue and expiry dates)
What you will need
Keep these ready before you open the tracker. The examples show the format only.
| Detail asked | Example / where to find it |
|---|---|
| application number | from your confirmation email or receipt |
| reference number | from your confirmation email or receipt |
Timing, delivery and delays
Processing time
The official source does not publish a processing time for this route.
How you get the visa
e-visa issued electronically and sent by the sponsor or agent who applied
Other official links
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my United Arab Emirates visa status?
Use the official ICP Smart Services (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security) and enter application number, reference number. The steps are on this page.
How will I receive the visa?
e-visa issued electronically and sent by the sponsor or agent who applied
What if my application is delayed?
ICP toll-free 600522222 or the ICP feedback platform; Amer (Dubai visas) 800 5111 inside the UAE, +971 4 313 9999 from outside the UAE
Can Krosz check the status for me?
If you apply through Krosz, your Krosz visa expert tracks the application and tells you at each step, so you do not have to keep checking the portal.
Source and verification
Official source: ICP Smart Services (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security)
Checked by the Krosz visa desk on 17 Oct 2026 · confidence: medium.
Krosz is a private visa service and is not affiliated with any government. Rules change; the authority's own page always has the final word.
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