Is there any need to register my arrival in Dubai/UAE?

1. Do I need approval to come back to Dubai?
2. Do I need entry permit for Dubai?
3. Can I travel without Gdrfa approval?
4. Do I need PCR test to Dubai?
5. How can I get approval for UAE entry?
6. How can I get Gdrfa approval in UAE?
7. What are the requirements to enter Dubai?
8. How long does it take to get entry permit UAE?
9. Which countries can enter Dubai without visa?
10. How many days Gdrfa approval is valid?
11. Why is Gdrfa approval rejected?
12. How can I check my Gdrfa approval status?

Do I need approval to come back to Dubai?

Dubai residents do not need Dubai government approval to leave Dubai. Please check the requirements of the country you are travelling to. The travel regulations change frequently. You may need to take a COVID‑19 PCR test before you depart or another particular type of COVID‑19 test specified by your destination.

Do I need entry permit for Dubai?

Citizens of GCC countries do not require a visa or permit or to be sponsored by a national or resident in the UAE. They need to produce their GCC country passport or national ID card at the point of entry into the UAE.

Can I travel without Gdrfa approval?

Dubai residence visa-holders are still required to have approval from the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) to return to the UAE. ... If you do not confirm your entry/re-entry to the UAE, you will not be accepted for travel.”

Do I need PCR test to Dubai?

Residents, tourists and visitors travelling from or through the UK and arriving in Dubai and Abu Dhabi must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test which was taken no more than 72 hours before departure and present the certificate at check in.

How can I get approval for UAE entry?

Although you no longer need an approval from Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA) to enter the UAE, you are recommended to visit uaeentry.ica.gov.ae and submit your passport number and Emirates ID number to receive instant verification of your entry status.

How can I get Gdrfa approval in UAE?

After you have booked your flight, go to the GDRFA online portal and start the application process. Prepare the necessary documents; passport, visa and emirates ID and fill out the form accordingly. Provide your email and upload all the required documents and submit your application.

What are the requirements to enter Dubai?

Requirements for all passengers arriving in Dubai

All passengers travelling to Dubai from any point of origin (GCC countries included) must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 72 hours before departure, except for travel from India.

How long does it take to get entry permit UAE?

Once your background is checked, your application is being processed, a special document, called Entry Permit, is issued. This takes anywhere between 3 to 20 days, all depending on how long it may take to conduct your background check.

Which countries can enter Dubai without visa?

UAE and Dubai visit visas free on arrival for some countries

• Andorra⁶
• Australia.
• Austria⁶
• Belgium⁶
• Brunei.
• Bulgaria^5,6
• Canada⁴
• China⁸

How many days Gdrfa approval is valid?

Screengrab from GDRFA

“The approval is valid for 30 days from issuance. Dubai residents can apply for the approvals even before travelling.

Why is Gdrfa approval 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 can I check my Gdrfa approval status?

GDRFA Dubai Application

1. Open the app and select the “Services” label.
2. Click on “Entry Permit / Residence Status” and then select “Residence Inquiry”
3. Enter your details: Visa code, first name, nationality and date of birth.
4. Double-check your input and then click “Inquiry”