How to Check Visa Fine in UAE Online (2025 Guide for New Expats)
Getting a visa fine in UAE is very hard for new comers as they don't know rules and regulations of the United Arab Emirates. UAE has strict rules for residents and locals in the emirates. If you're coming to UAE for first time you need to read rules and regulations. In this complete guide we will cover, How to Check Visa Fine in UAE Online (2025 Guide for New Expats).
Whether you're on tourist visa, visa, work visa, or any other type of visa you can check your visa by yourself. There is no need to give fees to agent or any other person to check your fine. You can check it online by using your file number, passport number, and emirates ID if you have.
Who can get visa fine in UAE?
Every person either he is tourist, resident, or local if he don't follow the rules can get fines in UAE. Here are some ways you can get fines in UAE if you don't obey the law.
- If you're on visit visa and your visa is expired and you overstayed because of any reason
- Violated any Entry or exit terms
- Your visa is cancelled and you stayed after the completion of grace period without getting new visa
- If your emirates ID is expired and you didn't renew it.
- Mistakenly or by knowingly entered incorrect data during visa process
- Work visa is expired and you didn't get any job or renewed your visa
If you're stuck in one of the above cases you need to be careful. Always check your fines when you're in emirates. If you don't check it will increase day by day and maybe police caught you and deport you.
Methods To Check Visa Fine In UAE
There are 2 methods by which you can check your visa fine easily by yourself using your mobile or computer online. Both methods are very simple. You just need to enter the right details.
1. Through ICP (Federal Authority For Identity & Citizenship)
This is one of the easiest method to check your visa fine online in Dubai. Just download the ICP app in your mobile or visit their official website. You can check your fine from any emirate across the United Arab Emirates.
2. Through GDRFA (General Directorate Of Residency & Foreign Affairs)
If you're living in Dubai then you need to download GDRFA application in your mobile or visit their official website. Keep in mind GDRFA is only for Dubai residents. As it maintain data of work permits, legal documents and others. Residents of other emirates need to check through ICP.
How much is overstay fine on visit visa in UAE?
If you come on visit visa in UAE and visa is expired, you didn't renew your visa or don't know, you will get overstay fine day by day. Here is detailed breakdown given below.
Overstay Fine Structure as of 2025
| Type | Fine (AED) |
|---|---|
| First Day after visa is expired | 200 |
| Day by day/Each day if not renewed | 50 |
| Exit Permit | 100 (one-time fee) |
How to calculate visa fine manually by formula?
You can calculate your visa fine manually by just doing simple calculations by yourself. Take a calculator or if you have in mobile open it.
Formula to calculate fine
Total Fine = 200 AED (first day) + (50 AED × number of days overstayed) + 100 AED (exit permit)
Let's understand it by a simple example.
If you overstayed 7 days from your visa then your fine will be like this.
Overstayed 7 days= 200 + (50x 7) + 100=AED 650 Total fine
Always check the official portals like ICP and GDRFA for confirmation. Formula calculations may vary.
How to Check Visa Fine in UAE through ICP Online
You can check your visa fine through ICP by mobile and website. If you're using mobile go to google play store or IOS app store and download ICP mobile application. In the first step let's check it through website.
- Visit the ICP official website
- Scroll to "Public Services" Click Fines and hit pay fines
- Select the method either file number, passport number, or unified number
- Choose "visa" or "emirate ID" from the dropdown
- Enter your details as mentioned in your documents
- Hit search button after entering all details
- The new page will show any outstanding fines, visa fines or emirates ID fines applied on your visa
🔍 Example of the ICP Fine Inquiry page — so you know you're in the right place.
Always upload and enter valid information to avoid any issue. If you got any fine you can simply pay it through ICP website or mobile application.
How to check visa fine in UAE through GDRFA
If you're a Dubai resident or visiting Dubai only you can check your fine through GRFA. You can check your fine through GDRFA in 3 different ways. You can also check visit visa fine. Here is how to check.
- Go to google and search for "GDRFA fine check" or visit this link.
- Select the fines enquiry service from the services section
- Select individual services option if you're checking by yourself
- Enter your residency file number mentioned in visa paper or just enter your passport number
- Submit captcha option
- Hit submit button after filling the form
- If you got any fine it will display accordingly
How to check visa fine through passport number
You can check your visa fine through GDRFA by simply using your passport number.
- Go to https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/fines-inquiry-service
- Select passport option from the menu
- Enter your passport number
- Select your nationality
- Enter your date of birth
- Select your gender male or female
- Select captcha option
- Hit submit button if you got any fine it will be shown below.
🔍 Example of the GDRFA Fine Inquiry page — so you know you're in the right place.
How to check visa fine through Emirates ID Number
To check visa fine through emirates ID follow these simple steps.
- Go to https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/fines-inquiry-service
- Select emirates ID option from the menu
- Enter your emirates ID number like "784 1998 24376433"
- Enter date of birth in days, months and years
- Select your gender
- Select captcha button
- Hit submit button after entering details
- If any fine is their it will be shown
🔍 Example of the GDRFA Fine Inquiry page — so you know you're in the right place.
How to check visa fine through file number
You can check your visa fine through your file number by following these simple steps.
- Go to https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/fines-inquiry-service
- Select file number option
- Select resident if you hold UAE work visa
- Select place of issue like which emirates you got visa
- Enter your file number. You can find file number on your visa page
- Enter date of birth
- Select gender male or female
- Submit captcha
- Hit submit button. If any fines is there it will show properly
🔍 Example of the GDRFA Fine Inquiry page — so you know you're in the right place.
How to Check visit visa fine in UAE in 2025
If you're on visit visa or tourist visa in Dubai and got overstayed, you can check your visa fine through GDRFA website. You don't need to go to your travel agent or any other person. Just follow these simple steps.
- Go to https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/fines-inquiry-service
- Select file number option from the menu
- Select "permit" option
- Enter your file number issued. This can be found on visit visa page at the top.
- Select emirate where visa is issued
- Enter your date of birth
- Select your gender
- Submit captcha option
- Hit submit button after completing all steps
- If you got any fine on visit visa it will simply show below
🔍 Example of the GDRFA Fine Inquiry page — so you know you're in the right place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can get visa fine in UAE?
Any individual — tourist, resident, or employee — can incur a visa fine in UAE if they overstay their visa, delay Emirates ID renewal, or violate visa-related terms. Overstay is the most common cause of visa fines.
How much is overstay fine on visit visa in UAE?
In 2025, the overstay fine in UAE is AED 200 for the first day, AED 50 for each additional day, plus AED 100 for the exit pass. These charges apply once your grace period (usually 10 days) ends.
What are the methods to check visa fine in UAE?
You can check your visa fine online via two portals: the ICP website for all Emirates and the GDRFA portal for Dubai. Both allow checking fines using passport number, visa file number, or Emirates ID.
How to check visa fine in UAE using passport number?
Visit icp.gov.ae, select 'Fines', choose 'Passport Number' as the method, enter your passport details, and view your overstay or visa fine details instantly.
Can I check Dubai visa fine through GDRFA?
Yes. For Dubai-issued visas, go to smart.gdrfad.gov.ae, select "Fines Inquiry", and enter your file number or passport number to check the fine amount.
How to check Emirates ID fine in UAE?
To check fines linked to your Emirates ID, go to icp.gov.ae, choose “Emirates ID” under fines inquiry, enter your ID number, and the portal will display any fines incurred.
Can I pay UAE visa fines online?
Yes. Both ICP and GDRFA portals offer secure online fine payment options. You can pay using your UAE debit or credit card after checking the total amount due.
What is the grace period after UAE visa expiry?
Most UAE visas have a 10-day grace period after expiry. No fines are charged during this time. Once this grace period ends, overstay fines apply daily until you exit or renew your visa.
Tips to Avoid Visa Fines in UAE as newbie
Coming first time in the emirates, you need to be more careful with local laws and regulations. If you come legally and follow the rules I can guarantee from my personal experience you will never get any fines in the UAE. Here are some helpful tips to avoid fines in UAE as newbie.
- Make sure your visa is valid either its visit visa, tourist visa, work visa, or any type of visa
- Always check your visa validity
- Make sure you have all original documents with you
- Follow traffic rules to avoid traffic fines
- If your visa is expired immediately leave the country or apply for new visa
- Always apply visa 10 to 15 days before it is going to expire
- Don't break the law during your stay in UAE
- Always respect local culture and don't get involved in any harmful activity
- Make good friends in UAE. Make good connections.
- Avoid loving, smoking, or any other activity in rush places
By applying these simple and useful tips you will never get any fine in the emirates.
Final Thoughts
Whether you're coming on visit visa, tourist visa, work visa, business visa, or any type of visa always make sure to follow the rules and regulations. Always respect local laws to avoid any fines. Always check your visa status. If you got overstayed don't be panic just pay the fines and leave the country or apply for new visa. If you overstay long time it is illegal and final step will be deportation from the country. In the above mentioned detail guide we covered every step. If you find this guide helpful please give us a share. As they say sharing is caring.
