Saleh wasim
It’s a routine task for every UAE resident, typically done every two to three years depending on the type of visa held. While most of us remember the month when our residence visa is due for renewal, the exact date often slips our minds. As the expiration month approaches, many of us scramble to find our passports to check the visa validity.
However, carrying our passports with us at all times isn’t always practical. So, what’s the solution? Thankfully, you don’t need your physical passport to check your residence visa validity. All you need is your passport number and its expiry date. This means you can access this information even if you have a photocopy of your passport or a scanned version saved on your phone.
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offers a convenient online service for this purpose. Through their website, residents can enter their passport information to verify the validity of their visa. Additionally, they can check if the visa is authentic. This service provides peace of mind and saves the hassle of carrying around physical documents.
Here’s a detailed guide to tracking your visa validity using your passport:
- Visit the following link: https://smartservices.ica.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html#/fileValidity
- Select the ‘Passport Information’ option and choose either ‘residency’ or ‘visa’.
- Enter your passport number and passport expiry date.
- Choose your nationality from the dropdown menu.
- Complete the captcha verification and click on the ‘search’ button.
- You’ll be presented with your visa details, including the expiration date, confirming your visa status.
