Visas & IDs

A freelance visa is really two things: a freelance permit and a residence visa. In Dubai, GoFreelance charges AED 7,500 a year for the permit, AED 2,000 for the establishment…

The UAE overstay fine is AED 50 for each day you stay after your visa or grace period ends. Here is how to check the amount on ICP or GDRFA,…

Residents pay AED 100 for each year of the new card plus a AED 100 smart fee. Here is who can renew, what you need, how long it takes and…

The Emirates ID late renewal fine is AED 20 a day after a 30-day grace period, capped at AED 1,000. Here is how to check what you owe, pay it…

Track a new, renewed or replacement Emirates ID online with your application number or Emirates ID number, and find out what each status means and how long it takes.

Check any UAE residence or visit visa online in two minutes with your passport number, file number or Emirates ID, using ICP for most emirates and GDRFA for Dubai.