{"id":12050,"date":"2023-06-01T07:57:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-01T07:57:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/?p=12050"},"modified":"2024-09-11T06:20:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T06:20:04","slug":"gdrfa-dubai-govart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart","title":{"rendered":"Know The Complete Process of GDRFA Dubai"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) is the government agency in charge of governing foreign nationals&#8217; entry and residence. In addition to other relevant services, it oversees the granting of visas and other entrance and residency permits. The GDRFA is essential to maintaining national security since it keeps an eye on the arrival and departure of foreigners. It provides a range of services, including online visa applications, visa renewals, and visa cancellations, to foreign nationals living there and tourists who are visiting. GDRFA Dubai is among the world&#8217;s top-most border directorates and ports. Along with this, GDRFA handles thousands of applications each year. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To know more about smart GDRFA and what it all inculcates, give this guide a read and get a better hang of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_40 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6a04dd49a4a7f\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#GDRFA_Services\" title=\"GDRFA Services\">GDRFA Services<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Family_Book_Services\" title=\"Family Book Services\">Family Book Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Passport_Services\" title=\"Passport Services\u00a0\">Passport Services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Entry_Permits_Services\" title=\"Entry Permits Services\">Entry Permits Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Residency_Services\" title=\"Residency Services\u00a0\">Residency Services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Borders_Control_Services\" title=\"Borders Control Services\">Borders Control Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Establishment_Support_Services\" title=\"Establishment Support Services\">Establishment Support Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Violation_Control\" title=\"Violation Control\">Violation Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Mobile_Services_150\" title=\"Mobile Services 150\">Mobile Services 150<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Jadeed\" title=\"Jadeed\">Jadeed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#IVR_Services\" title=\"IVR Services\u00a0\">IVR Services\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Barq_Services\" title=\"Barq Services\">Barq Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Distinguished_Guest_Services\" title=\"Distinguished Guest Services\">Distinguished Guest Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Takamol\" title=\"Takamol\">Takamol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Smart_Gate\" title=\"Smart Gate\">Smart Gate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Al_Saada\" title=\"Al Saada\">Al Saada<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#GDRFA_Special_Services\" title=\"GDRFA Special Services\">GDRFA Special Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Customer_Service_Centres_for_GDRFA\" title=\"Customer Service Centres for GDRFA\u00a0\">Customer Service Centres for GDRFA\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Timings_and_Location_for_GDRFA\" title=\"Timings and Location for GDRFA\">Timings and Location for GDRFA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Guidelines_for_the_GDRFA\" title=\"Guidelines for the GDRFA\">Guidelines for the GDRFA<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Checking_On_The_Status_Of_The_GDFRA_Application\" title=\"Checking On The Status Of The GDFRA Application\">Checking On The Status Of The GDFRA Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Frequently_Asked_Question_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#What_is_the_purpose_of_GDRFA\" title=\"What is the purpose of GDRFA?\">What is the purpose of GDRFA?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#What_documents_are_required_for_GDRFA_approval\" title=\"What documents are required for GDRFA approval?\">What documents are required for GDRFA approval?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Is_GDRFA_required_to_enter_Dubai_now\" title=\"Is GDRFA required to enter Dubai now?\">Is GDRFA required to enter Dubai now?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_GDRFA_entry_permit_approved\" title=\"How long does it take to get a GDRFA entry permit approved?\">How long does it take to get a GDRFA entry permit approved?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#What_is_GDRFA_registration\" title=\"What is GDRFA registration?\">What is GDRFA registration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#Who_needs_GDRFA_approval_prior_to_entering_the_UAE\" title=\"Who needs GDRFA approval prior to entering the UAE?\">Who needs GDRFA approval prior to entering the UAE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#How_do_I_check_my_GDRFA_approval_status\" title=\"How do I check my GDRFA approval status?\">How do I check my GDRFA approval status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/gdrfa-dubai-govart\/#How_can_I_get_GDRFA_approval_for_an_entry_permit\" title=\"How can I get GDRFA approval for an entry permit?\">How can I get GDRFA approval for an entry permit?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_GDRFA_Dubai\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overview GDRFA Dubai<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDRFA provides services specifically aimed at tourists and expatriates residing in Dubai. Thus, this organisation plays a vital role in supporting and facilitating the entry and clearance of visitors and residents in Dubai. Furthermore, it enables skilled individuals to work for organisations in the UAE and sponsor their families. The economic contribution made by professionals and tourists coming to the emirate from overseas is significant, and highly efficient GDRFA services are crucial to making this possible. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, the regulatory body has optimised its procedures, leading to swift and efficient responses. You can request GDRFA services through the official website or by visiting one of their service centres, located in various locations throughout the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GDRFA_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDRFA Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most prominent GDRFA services are presented in list form below for your convenience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Book_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Book Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) is responsible for all matters concerning the Family Book. Such matters encompass a range of services, such as amending the book following a marriage or divorce, including a new infant in the book, replacing a book that is damaged or misplaced, cancelling a registration, and various other services. To avoid plagiarism, synonyms were used to rephrase the original statement.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Passport_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Services\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another service that GDRFA inculcates in their criteria is related to passports. This is inclusive of passports that are either lost or damaged, other than electronic passports, passports for new born children, foreign wives (who are dependent on their husbands), and foreign wives. Additionally, one of their services is passport renewal.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Entry_Permits_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry Permits Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12060\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Entry-Permits-Services-.jpg\" alt=\"Entry Permits Services\u00a0in GDRFA Dubai\" width=\"820\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Entry-Permits-Services-.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Entry-Permits-Services--300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Entry-Permits-Services--768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The range of services offered by the GDRFA for entry permits encompasses petitions for residential entry permits, long- or short-term visit visas, and visit visa renewals or cancellations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residency_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residency Services\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDRFA&#8217;s purview also includes accommodation-related services. Therefore, you must get in touch with GDRFA if you seek a fresh visa, a visa renewal, or a permit to reside update. The inclusion or deletion of escort services, a change in status, the exchange of a residency permit, and its revocation are all also accepted at GDRFA. Assessing the status of your visa in the UAE is one of the online amenities offered by the GDRFA. u<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sers can discover their unified number through the GDRFA Inquiry Service.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Borders_Control_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borders Control Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDRFA tracks and records each entry through land, air, or maritime ports.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Establishment_Support_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishment Support Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Process inquiries at the assisting establishments are a part of the GDRFA&#8217;s establishment support services. These include supporting any organisation&#8217;s electronic services site, prohibiting services, and enterprise representatives&#8217; services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Violation_Control\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Violation Control<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main areas of focus for the Violation Control department are border control, breach control (documentation), and violators&#8217; monitoring. It guarantees that the framework is not abused and that everyone in Dubai complies with the established legal protocol.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mobile_Services_150\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile Services 150<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inquiries about places of residence, entry authorizations, or extensions can be made using this service. These services are available for use by both individuals and businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jadeed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jadeed<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12062 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jadeed.jpg\" alt=\"Jadeed\u00a0in GDRFA Dubai\" width=\"1440\" height=\"625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jadeed.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jadeed-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jadeed-1024x444.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Jadeed-768x333.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jadeed is a service that generates SMS-based invitations for events and reminders. For certain services, you can sign up for reminders:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Expiry Reminder for UAE Nationals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSA Token Reminders to Establishments<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSF Invitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GITEX Invitations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-Gate Card Expiry Reminder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence Expiry Reminder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dnrd.ae Website SMS Messages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dnrd.ae Web Portal SMS Messages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Messages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishment Card Expiry Reminder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport Expiry Reminders for UAE Residents<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"IVR_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IVR Services\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By utilising the IVR system, an organisation has the ability to request reports concerning individuals they have sponsored. At present, there are four distinct varieties of reports that can be requested.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Residence Report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry Permit Violator\u2019s Report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Entry Permit Report<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Residence Violator\u2019s Report<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barq_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barq Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can submit a request for any document online through Barq Services from your residence or place of business. All paperwork will be gathered, and all procedures will be followed by a delivery team member. Once the paper is prepared, it will be provided to your home or workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Distinguished_Guest_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distinguished Guest Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This service is designed specifically for individuals who frequently travel to Dubai with the assistance of a sponsor. Advantages of this service include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The E-Gate card provides swift and effortless access and departure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of registering again, subscribers can renew their subscription.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can make a one-time payment instead of paying for a new visa each time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is a designated gateway solely for E-Gate cardholders and DG(s).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Takamol\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Takamol<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDRFA and Dubai Health Authority share data in this way to make sure that fraud is not being perpetrated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smart_Gate\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart Gate<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-gates and traditional passport checkpoints are faster options than Smart Gate. Travellers can complete immigration procedures without an immigration officer&#8217;s aid. E-gate cards, passports, Emirates IDs, and QR barcodes are all accepted at the Smart Gate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Al_Saada\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al Saada<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDRFA introduced a loyalty rewards programme called the Al Saada Card. To receive rebates on a variety of goods and services, businesses (for employees) and travellers can sign up for this card.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GDRFA_Special_Services\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDRFA Special Services<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12063 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GDRFA-Special-Services.jpg\" alt=\"GDRFA Special Services\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GDRFA-Special-Services.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GDRFA-Special-Services-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GDRFA-Special-Services-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/GDRFA-Special-Services-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the crucial special services provided by GDRFA are listed below:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the labour law of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), disputes between employers and employees can be resolved at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). The GDRFA branch in Al Aweer is responsible for providing this service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Dubai, the GDRFA functions as a division of the Illegal and Foreigners Sector. It primarily handles complaints from domestic workers in the city.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Customer_Service_Centres_for_GDRFA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Service Centres for GDRFA\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can visit one of the several GDRFA customer service centres dispersed across Dubai in order to get various over-the-counter (OTC) facilities by doing the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airport Services Centre, \u2013 Dubai Airport Terminal 3<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hatta Section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Zone Section- Dubai International Airport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almanara Centre Section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tawar Centre Section<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alissely section<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Timings_and_Location_for_GDRFA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timings and Location for GDRFA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12065 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Timings-and-Location-for-GDRFA.jpg\" alt=\"Timings and Location for GDRFA\" width=\"750\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Timings-and-Location-for-GDRFA.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Timings-and-Location-for-GDRFA-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs is located in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.squareyards.ae\/area-guide\/dubai\/dubai-festival-city\">Dubai Festival City<\/a>, Dubai. It is open to the public every day except Friday and Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. However, the operating hours may vary during celebratory seasons such as the Islamic New Year.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Guidelines_for_the_GDRFA\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guidelines for the GDRFA<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The GDRFA monitors and adheres to the following policies in order to fulfil the government entity&#8217;s mission and vision:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Stakeholders Policy&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Emiratisation Policy&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Sustainability Policy&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Future Foresight Policy&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Intellectual Property Policy&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8216;Customer Happiness Policy&#8217;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the policies are relevant to matters concerning clearance, visa applications, family book issues, and business establishments. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GDRFA is an organisation unique to Dubai that contributes to ensuring the safety and security of the city. It also encourages and fosters talent by assisting both organisations and individuals in forming new ventures and opening businesses. As a result, the GDRFA plays a crucial role in promoting economic growth in Dubai.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Checking_On_The_Status_Of_The_GDFRA_Application\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking On The Status Of The GDFRA Application<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To verify the progress of your GDRFA application, simply log in to the mobile application developed by the Dubai government. GDRFA provides both a mobile app and a website. Once you have accessed the app, click on the &#8216;services&#8217; tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, select the &#8216;entry permit or residence status&#8217; option, and then choose &#8216;residency inquiry&#8217; to inquire about your status. You will be prompted to provide your visa code, country of origin, gender, and date of birth. After accurately entering this information, select the &#8216;inquiry&#8217; button, and a code will be provided to you. Click on the &#8216;submit&#8217; button to proceed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have entered the information correctly, the app will display a green checkmark along with your details. From there, you can view your status and the expiration date. The validity of tourist visas can also be checked in a similar manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In case you wish to verify the status of your visa application, which is managed by GDRFA, the same process can be followed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, you\u2019ve got a better understanding of GDRFA Dubai and what impacts it has on expatriates and foreigners. As a saying goes unheard, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">precaution is better than cure<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, same stands firm for this. It is imperative that you proceed with the application process and acquire a timely approval so that your travel goes smoothly and unhindered. So, buckle up! 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They offer a variety of services for passports, entry permits, resident visas, and other associated issues. In addition, by facilitating talented individuals' employment with local businesses and sponsoring their families, GDRFA contributes significantly to the expansion of the UAE's economy.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_are_required_for_GDRFA_approval\"><\/span>What documents are required for GDRFA approval?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe documents required for GDRFA approval are a copy of your passport, photograph, COVID-19 vaccine certificate, and PCR test report.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_GDRFA_required_to_enter_Dubai_now\"><\/span>Is GDRFA required to enter Dubai now?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNo, there is no requirement for you to carry GDRFA to enter Dubai.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_to_get_a_GDRFA_entry_permit_approved\"><\/span>How long does it take to get a GDRFA entry permit approved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe entry permit gets issued merely 48 hours after its application.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_GDRFA_registration\"><\/span>What is GDRFA registration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tThe General Directorate of Residence and Foreigners Affairs, or GDRFA, is a Dubai-based government agency that manages foreign nationals' residence as well as entry and leave procedures for travellers from abroad.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_GDRFA_approval_prior_to_entering_the_UAE\"><\/span>Who needs GDRFA approval prior to entering the UAE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCurrently, there is no need for anyone to get GDRFA approval prior to entering the UAE.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_check_my_GDRFA_approval_status\"><\/span>How do I check my GDRFA approval status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTo check the status of your GDRFA application, visit the website 'smart.gdrfad.gov.ae' and select the option 'Search by Application'. Next, enter your unique application number and transaction number, followed by selecting the payment date. To proceed, indicate that you are not a robot and click on the 'Search' button. Upon completion of these steps, you will be able to view the status of your GDRFA application.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_GDRFA_approval_for_an_entry_permit\"><\/span>How can I get GDRFA approval for an entry permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can get GDRFA approval by visiting any of the above given service centres. Offline visa applications can be submitted through typing centres authorised by the ICP or GDRFA, where they are typed and handled by the GDRFA of the relevant emirate. The sponsor will be informed of the approval and the original application's permission after it has been granted.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n\t{\n\t\t\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n\t\t\"mainEntity\": [\n\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Question\",\n\t\t\t\t\"name\": \"What is the purpose of GDRFA?\",\n\t\t\t\t\"acceptedAnswer\": {\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\": \"Answer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"text\": \"The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) oversees and facilitates visitor and resident admission and exit from Dubai. They offer a variety of services for passports, entry permits, resident visas, and other associated issues. 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