GDRFA Approvals
About GDRFA
The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai is the government body responsible for issuing visas and residency permits to foreigners who wish to live and work in the emirate.
The GDRFA also regulates the entry and exit of foreign nationals, and monitors compliance with visa and residency regulations.
The GDRFA offers a variety of visa options, including business, tourist, student, and family visas. Foreign nationals must possess a valid passport to apply for a visa or residency permit in Dubai.
If you are a foreign national wishing to reside in Dubai for an extended period of time, you may need to obtain a residence permit from the GDRFA.
A residence permit allows you to live in Dubai indefinitely without having to renew your visa every six months. To apply for a residence permit, you must first complete an application form and submit it to the GDRFA.
The GDRFA may require you to provide evidence that you have enough money available to cover your expenses while living in Dubai, as well as documentation verifying your employment or investment status in Dubai.
Once the GDRFA has all the required documentation, they will process your application and issue a residence permit if everything is in order.
To get GDRFA Approval you will need the following documentation:
- Your passport
- A recent passport-sized photo
- Your UAE visa -Proof of employment or enrollment in an educational institution in the UAE
- A health certificate from a licensed medical facility in the UAE
- Your tenancy contract or a letter from your sponsor confirming your accommodation arrangements in the UAE
- Proof of financial means to support your stay in the UAE
The GDRFA will process your application and issue a residence permit if you have provided all of the required documentation and everything is in order. The required documentation includes your passport, a recent passport-sized photo, your UAE visa, proof of employment or enrollment in an educational institution in the UAE, a health certificate from a licensed medical facility in the UAE, your tenancy contract or a letter from your sponsor confirming your accommodation arrangements in the UAE, and proof of financial means to support your stay in the UAE.