Is Gdrfa approval still required?

Is Gdrfa approval still required?

UAE Residence Visa holders must have GDRFA or ICA approval to enter the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This does not apply to UAE Residence Visa holders travelling from Ethiopia.

How many days Gdrfa approval is valid?

60 days
The entry permit is valid for a period of 60 days from the date of issue and the duration of stay will be for a period of 30 days, whether the sponsor is a public or private institution.

How do I get a Gdrfa entry permit?

How do I get the GDRFA approval?

1. Go to the GDRFA’s online portal to start your application process.
2. Prepare the necessary documents; your passport, visa and Emirates ID.
3. Provide the remaining required documents; vaccine certificate, PCR test result, photograph, as well as a copy of your passport.

How do I contact Gdrfa approval?

Amer call center Amer call center operates 24 hours all through the week responds to all inquiries and notes of customers on the toll-free number 8005111 from inside the country or on the number +97143139999 from outside the country or through the email ([email protected]).

Do I need both ICA and GDRFA approval?

Residents returning from any of the above countries must take approval from GDRFA if they are residents of Dubai or from ICA if they live in any other emirate.

How can I check my GDRFA approval status?

“During the GDRFA application process, you will be asked to enter your resident file number. This number is on your visa under ‘file’. “Check the GDRFA website to see the status of your application. If your application is approved, you will receive an email with a GDRFA reference number.”

Why is my GDRFA permit rejected?

In-case your application is getting rejected by authorities, it means you have stayed for more than 6 months outside UAE, or your visa category is 3 or 4, this the main reason of rejection. But don’t worry, you still have opportunity to get GDRFA approval, and it can be through your sponsor (company).

How much does GDRFA approval cost?

For individuals Fee required is 190 UAE Dirham + Amer Center Fees. For outside the country cancellation, the requirements are: Application form from Amer centres or through the GDRFA Dubai mobile application.

Do I need an ICA or GDRFA approval to come back to the UAE?

All UAE residents can travel to Dubai without an approval from GDRFA or ICA. However, residents travelling from the following countries will need an approval: Bangladesh. India.

How do I email GDRFA?

Email to [email protected] for inquiries of online services or [email protected].

How do I fill out a GDRFA approval form?

How to apply for ICA or GDRFA approval to return to the UAE

1. Step 1: Visit the ICA website.
2. Step 2: Fill in the application form.
3. Step 3: Fill in your passport details.
4. Step 5: Fill in details of your COVID-19 vaccine and PCR test dates.
5. Step 7: Confirm details.
6. How to get approval from GDRFA.

Is ICA still required to enter UAE?

Travelling to Dubai – rules as of 30 August 2021. All UAE residents can travel to Dubai without an approval from GDRFA or ICA. However, residents travelling from the following countries will need an approval: Bangladesh.

What do you need to know about GDRFA services?

The GDRFA services are as follows: All services with regards to Family Book are taken care of by GDRFA. This includes services/modification of the book linked to marriage or separation, the addition of a newborn child on the books, replacement of a damaged or lost book, termination of registration and other such services.

Is there a toll free number for GDRFA Dubai?

Dubai: Customers facing technical issues while applying for online service at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA Dubai) can now contact a toll free number. The GDRFA Dubai said people facing issues while applying online for entry permits, new residency, renew residency and other services, can call 8005111.

What can GDRFA do for a lost passport?

GDRFA passport services include the replacement of a damaged/lost passport, issuance of a passport for a foreign wife (husband dependent), issuance of a passport of a newborn child and issuance of an electronic passport. Moreover, passport renewals are also part of their services.

Can you call Amer call centre for GDRFA?

They can call Amer call centre to solve the problem now,” Maj Bin Ali added. According to Major General Mohammad Ahmad Al Merri, Director of GDRFA-Dubai, the new initiative is part of the department’s plan to make all their services online to cut time and effort on customers and spread happiness.