Real-Time Visa-Validity Dashboards Go Live for UAE Residents and Visitors

UAE residents and visitors can now track visa expiry and status in real-time through new digital dashboards synchronized by Dubai’s GDRFA and the federal ICP.

The UAE has officially digitized visa management with the launch of new online dashboards by Dubai’s GDRFA and the federal ICP on January 18, 2026. This synchronized service allows users to retrieve visa issue/expiry dates, sponsor details, and administrative status in seconds using a passport, Emirates ID, or unified file number. Accessible via web and mobile, the platform helps visitors avoid overstay fines—accruing at AED 50 per day—while allowing corporate mobility teams to automate alerts for their staff. This upgrade aligns with the UAE’s ‘Smart Government’ agenda to digitize 100% of public services by 2031.