How to transfer your UAE residence visa from an old passport to a new one

Explained: How to get your UAE residence visa stamped on a new passport

Published: July 19, 2020 18:12 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

1 of 14

Want to move your residence visa to a new passport? These are the steps you need to follow. Image Credit: Stock image

2 of 14

In Dubai, visa related issues are management by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA). Image Credit: Stock image

3 of 14

In other emirates, visas are handled by the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA). Image Credit: Stock image

4 of 14

Step 1: Apply for the service. Image Credit: Stock image

5 of 14

You can apply online or through a typing centre. Image Credit: Stock image

6 of 14

Documents required for applying for transfer of residence visa to a new passport. Image Credit: Stock image

7 of 14

If you are on an employment visa, you would also need to provide company details. Image Credit: Stock image

8 of 14

Step 2: Make the payment Image Credit: Stock image

9 of 14

Cost of transferring residence visa from old passport to new one. Image Credit: Stock image

10 of 14

The service normally takes three to four working days. Image Credit: Stock image

11 of 14

Step 3: Contact the courier company Image Credit: Stock image

12 of 14

You will receive an airway bill, once the immigration authority approves your application. Image Credit: Stock image

13 of 14

You would need to contact Zajel or Empost for pick up of your passports. Image Credit: Stock image

14 of 14

Picture used for illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Stock image

Living In UAE Visa+Immigration