Emirates How to find out when your residency expires

To continue to live legally and legitimately in the UAE and avoid having to pay fines if their residency expires, expats living there must make an ongoing effort to find out if their residency is still valid. The process of knowing if a resident is legal varies depending on the emirate they live in. In this article we will know the steps to apply for residency expiration.

Request on the validity of residence

The Residency Expiration Inquiry of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs is the place where resident foreigners can check whether their residency is still valid or not:

• Click on this link to access the business platform for foreigners and residents of the Emirates from Here.

• On the home page, choose the general inquiry option by clicking on it.

• Click on the residency option and select the file type you want to learn more about.

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• Enter the visa (residency) number whose status you wish to check.

• For citizens of emirates other than the United Arab Emirates, please click here to access the electronic platform “eChannel”.

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Inquiry about validity of UAE residency for UAE residents

A foreign citizen can inquire about the validity of residency by residency number using the following Emirates Foreign and Expatriate Affairs platform of the General Administration of Residency and Foreign Affairs to find out the duration of his stay:

• To view the Foreigners and Residents Business Portal in the Emirates, please visit: Here.

• Choose the general inquiry option from the menu at the top of the page.

• Click on the residency option and choose the type of file you want to inquire about.

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• Enter the required visa (residency) number.

• Type the intended recipient’s name here.

• Enter the person’s name in English if you want to know if their residence permit is valid.

• Choose the nationality the resident is from.

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• It is necessary to enter the date of birth of the holder of the residence permit.

• Check the “Captcha” box to add an extra layer of security verification.

• Send, click the button.

• It will take some time before you reach a new page containing all the details of your residence visa number, including its validity, date of issue and current status.

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Duration of residence in the Emirates

The online platform of the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security allows expats living legally in all emirates to inquire about the validity of their residency:

• Click on this link to access the electronic platform of Here.

• Use your digital ID to log in to your account or enter your email address and password

• To complete the registration process, if you do not already have an account, you must select the option to create a personal account, then follow the prompts and provide the necessary information.

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• After selecting the Passport Information option, select the Visa option.

• Enter all the permit holder’s personal information (name, nationality, date of birth) that you wish to know.

• Complete all passport fields, including passport number, issue date, and expiration date.

• Click the “Search” button.

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• It will take some time before you reach a new page containing all the details of your residence visa number, including its validity, date of issue and current status.

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How do I check the validity of the visa?

Enter the online visa application portal and choose (Ask about application status). From the list, choose the type of question you want to ask about, paste the image and enter the question number.

How much time is allowed after the end of residency in the Emirates?

The guarantor must quickly renew your UAE residency visa within the specified time period upon expiration to avoid fines or legal repercussions. Residents have a grace period of one to six months (depending on the category) to legally remain in the United Arab Emirates after their residency visa expires.

How can I print an e-Visa?

The approved e-Visa is sent via email to applicants, usually within 7 days. The visa is in PDF format and attached. Travelers can open the attachments and then print the visa. You can also download and print the visa by logging into the e-visa system.