GDRFA 2023: Essential Guide

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), a government organization with its headquarters in Dubai, has earned recognition for providing some of the best services not only locally but also regionally and internationally. It works diligently to provide forward-thinking, intelligent, and adaptable services to all people living in or visiting its jurisdiction.

The GDRFA created the Smart GDRFA online portal, which tends to and provides to administrative services related to immigration, entry permits, residence permits, and many other things. In doing so, the GDRFA Smart Services platform meets the needs of all societal groups, including tourists and UAE citizens.

Numerous additional services are available for both individuals and businesses through the GDRFA Smart Services. If necessary, you can identify the locations of the Dubai Immigration (GDRFA) offices. Any legal questions about the laws and regulations governing immigration to Dubai can also be addressed.

GDRFA Registeration

You can sign up on the GDRFA platform by doing the following:

• visit the GDRFA website
• you can either enter your ‘EID Number’ (Emirates ID) or ‘Email’
• in case of entering EID Number:
  • enter your ‘Nationality’ and ‘Year of Birth’
  • click on the Captcha box
  • select the ‘I accept the Terms and Conditions’ box and click on proceed
• in case of entering Email:
  • enter your ‘Username,’ ‘First name,’ ‘Last name,’ ‘Email,’ and ‘Birth Date’
  • enter your ‘Password’ and ‘Password Confirmation.’
  • click on ‘Send OTP’ to receive an OTP in your email address
  • click on the Captcha box
  • select the ‘I accept the Terms and Conditions’ box and click on ‘Register.’

GDRFA login

You only need to use your UAE pass to log in to the GDRFA platform. However, adhere to the instructions below to log in without a UAE pass:

• visit the GDRFA website
• select ‘Individuals’ or ‘Establishment/Typing Centres’
• enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’
• click on login, and you will be able to login to your registered GDRFA account

To login using your UAE Pass, simply click ‘Login with UAE PASS’.

GDRFA penalty check

By following the instructions provided below, you can easily review your fines using GDRFA Smart Service’s Fine Inquiry service:

• visit the GDRFA Smart Service website.
• enter your ‘Search Type’ from the options including ‘File Number,’ UDB Number,’ ‘Emirates ID,’ and ‘Passport Number.’
• enter the required details according to the type
• enter your ‘Date of Birth’ and ‘Gender’
• click on the Captcha box for the security check
• select ‘Submit’ to check your fines

A GDRFA 2023 Visa

You can submit an online visa and/or entry permit application for Dubai through the GDRFA Smart Services portal.

Applying via GDRFA 2023

By going to the GDRFA Smart Services website, you can submit an online visa and/or entrance permission application for Dubai.

You don’t need to send documents by email or go to the office in person; all you need to do is submit the necessary information and documents, together with the visa fee, online. You will get an authorized e-visa copy through email once your visa application is accepted.

Applying using offline methods

1. Typing centers: Offline visa applications can be submitted using authorized typing services, where they are typed and handled by the relevant emirate’s GDRFA. The sponsor will be informed of the approval and the original entry permission after it has been granted.
2. Amer centers: The Dubai government mandates that all visa and entry permit transactions must be made through one of its Amer centers. Here is a list of Amer locations in Dubai that are close to you.
   without having to send documents by email or physically visit the office, just by submitting the necessary data and documents and paying the visa price online. You will get an authorized e-visa copy through email once your visa application is accepted.

Golden Visa GDRFA 2023

Follow the instructions below to apply for the Golden visa using the GDRFA website if you are eligible:

• Webpage of the GDRFA Dubai.
• Choose the Golden Visa service you want.
• Completing the visa application
• Enclose the necessary papers, and pay the necessary fees
• Place the visa application in

Additionally, qualified candidates may apply for a Golden visa using the GDRFA Dubai Smart Application by following the instructions below:

• Install the GDRFA-Dubai app on your iOS or Android device.
• Candidates who don’t already have one must create a new user account.
• Choose the necessary service
• Enclose the necessary papers, and pay the necessary fees
• Submit the visa application

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