How to Check GDRFA Application Status in 2024

The UAE Government has become more strict in entry permits after Covid-19 pandemic. If you want to enter Dubai from other countries, you should get an approval from GDRFA.

In case you have already applied for an entry permit, you can check GDRFA application status online. You need to visit www.gdrfad.gov.ae to check your application status. If your request is approved by GDRFA, you can enter Dubai without any interruption.

How to Check GDRFA Application Status

After submitting an application to GDRFA for entry permit to Dubai, you need to wait for a few days. If you are curious to know about your application, you can check GDRFA application status on its official web portal.

Here I provide 8 simple steps to check GDRFA application status online as under.

1. Go to GDRFA official website @www.gdrfad.gov.ae.
2. Click on “Login” icon given below “E-Participation” section.
3. Login with your username and password or UAE Pass.
4. Select “Services” and find “Special Service or Special Request” option.
5. Select “Special Requests” on GDRFA Status Tracking Page.
6. Enter your application number and select your nationality.
7. Tick Captcha box for verification and click on Search button.
8. The GDRFA Approval Status for your application will appear on screen.

In this way, you can check your application status to know if your entry permit is approved by GDRFA or not.

Check GDRFA Application Status via Chat, Call, and Email

You can visit www.gdrfad.gov.ae to do live chat with its customer support executive. You can also call up its helpline number to inquire about your application status with GDRFA Dubai. You can send an email to GDRFA and it will answer your query with an email shortly.

Here I provide the GDRFA live chat link, its customer support numbers and email address for you.

• GDRFA Live Chat – CLICK HERE
• GDRFA Customer Helpline Numbers: +971 8005111, +971 4 313 9999
• GDRFA Customer Support Email ID: [email protected]

You can choose one of the 3 options given above to check GDRFA approval status for your entry permit, return permit or re-entry permit to Dubai.

What is the Validity of Entry Permit after GDRFA Approval?

The GDRFA approved entry permit is valid for 30 days only. If you get GDRFA approval on 9 April 2023, your entry permit is valid for 9 May 2023. You have to enter Dubai between the period approved by GDRFA.

In case you fail to enter Dubai in given period and want to enter Dubai after 9 May 2023, you have to apply for your entry permit extension or a new entry permit to GDRFA Dubai.

How Much Time Does GDRFA Approval Take?

The GDRFA Approval takes 2 to 5 working days to review your application and approve your request. In order to get an entry permit or return permit to Dubai, you have to submit an online application to GDRFA Dubai, Government of Dubai.

The GDRFA get hundreds of applications from different countries everyday. So, it takes some time but you will definitely get your application approved in 5 working/business days. You can check GDRFA approval status at www.gdrfad.gov.ae to know if your request is approved or not.

What Should I Do If My Application is Rejected by GDRFA?

You should reapply for your entry/return permit to Dubai on www.gdrfad.gov.ae if it is rejected. The GDRFA Dubai can reject your application for entry permit or return permit for many different reasons.

After rejection, you should wait for 5 days and then apply again for GDRFA approval to enter or return to Dubai, UAE. You can reapply for GDRFA approval only after 5 days of rejection and not before that.

I strongly suggest you to contact GDRFA Customer Happiness Center to know the reason of rejection. It will help you submit the application with correct information and documents to eliminate the chances of rejection this time.

Update: Enter Dubai without GDRFA Approval

According to the Latest Update published by Government of Dubai, UAE, all UAE residents, tourists and visitors can enter Dubai without GDRFA approval. But they have to fulfill one of the following requirements.

• Provide a Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate Showing Full Vaccinated Status with a vaccine approved by UAE or WHO. The vaccine certificate must have a valid QR code.
• Provide a valid negative Covid-19 test certificate that should be based on a molecular diagnostic test intended for the qualitative detection of nucleic acid for SARS‑COV‑2 viral RNA. The certificate must be issued within 48 hours from the time of sample collection by an approved health service provider and must contain a QR code.
• Provide a valid medical certificate from the relevant authorities that the person has fully recovered from Covid-19. The medical certificate must be issued within a month before the date of arrival and it must have a valid QR code.

The above guidelines are issued for remove the requirement of GDRFA approval for entering Dubai due to Covid-19 restrictions.

The UAE residents with green visa and residents staying out of country for more than 6 months need to apply for GDRFA approval for return permit.

The people from foreign countries who need visa to enter Dubai, are advised to apply for visa to GDRFA on its website. If you are not eligible for UAE visa on arrival, you should obtain your visa in advance. The UAE visa is issued on GDRFA approval after reviewing applicant’s passport and all personal information.

Conclusion

When you want to enter Dubai from a foreign country, you apply for an entry permit to GDRFA authority. It may take several days for approval and you can check GDRFA approval status for your application on its official website at www.gdrfad.gov.ae.

You can also contact GDRFA Customer Happiness Center to know your application status. You can do live chat with GDRFA support executive or call its helpline number or send an email to its customer support team.

You must provide your application number and nationality details to check GDRFA approval status online or other ways. If you already have a UAE visa and covid-19 fully vaccinated certificate, you don’t need GDRFA approval.

The authorities will ask you to present your visa and vaccination certificate at entry points of Dubai. So, make sure you have all required documents, permits and certificate when you travel to Dubai, UAE.

FAQs about GDRFA Approval Status

Here I provide some common questions about GDRFA Approval Status and its process. You should read all FAQs and their answers carefully to understand everything about entry permit, return permit and entry permit extension for Dubai, UAE.