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You can check your UAE visa application status in under 2 minutes using the official ICP or GDRFA portals , no login required, just your passport number.
Method 1: Track via ICP Portal (All Emirates Except Dubai)
- Open smartservices.icp.gov.ae
- Click "Inquiries" from the top menu
- Select "Visa Status Inquiry"
- Enter your passport number and select nationality (Indian)
- Click Search
- Your application status, visa type, and expiry date (if approved) will display
Method 2: Track via GDRFA Portal (Dubai Visas)
- Open amer.gdrfadubai.gov.ae
- Select "Services" → "Visa Status"
- Enter your passport number and date of birth
- Select nationality and click Search
- Current status and visa details display
Method 3: Track via evisa-uae.org Dashboard
- Visit evisa-uae.org/track-application
- Enter your application reference number (from your confirmation email)
- Enter your email address used during application
- Click Track , real-time status from our processing team displays
Understanding Your Visa Status
| Status | Meaning | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Submitted / Processing | Application received, queued for review | Wait , no action needed |
| Under Review | Immigration officer is reviewing your file | Wait , check every 12 hours |
| Additional Documents Required | Officer needs more information | Check email and submit documents immediately |
| Approved | Visa granted , eVisa sent to your email | Download, save, and print your visa |
| Rejected | Application was not approved | Check UID for flags , resolve issue before reapplying |
What to Do When Your Visa is Approved
- Download the PDF visa document from the email we sent
- Save to Google Drive or iCloud as backup
- Print one physical copy to carry during travel
- Double-check: name, passport number, entry type, and expiry date match your passport exactly
- If any detail is wrong, contact support@evisa-uae.org immediately , before travelling
When you apply through evisa-uae.org, you receive an application reference number by email. Use the track application page at evisa-uae.org/track-application to check your current status at any point. If your application requires additional documents, you will also receive an email from our team before any decision is made. Status updates from the ICP and GDRFA portals reflect the immigration authority's view of the application. Our tracking page reflects the full picture, including the pre-submission stage that happens on our side first.
Before you submit an application
Once you understand the route discussed above, verify the current rule with the relevant official authority and use the checker to confirm your document readiness.
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Visit smartservices.icp.gov.ae, select 'Visa Status Inquiry', enter your passport number and nationality. For Dubai-issued applications, use amer.gdrfadubai.gov.ae. Your current application status will display within seconds.
After submitting a UAE visa application through evisa-uae.org, the status typically updates within 4–6 hours to 'Under Review'. A final decision (Approved or Rejected) usually appears within 24–72 hours for standard processing applications.
'Under Review' means your application has been received by UAE Immigration and is being processed by an officer. No action is required from you at this stage unless we contact you for additional documents.
If the ICP or GDRFA portal shows 'Approved' but you haven't received your visa by email, check your spam folder first. If still not received, contact evisa-uae.org support at support@evisa-uae.org with your application reference number for immediate assistance.