While operating within the federal framework of the UAE, Immigration service dubai is specifically administered by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai). This entity is the primary government body responsible for implementing and overseeing all residency and immigration affairs within the Emirate of Dubai. GDRFA Dubai's mandate is extensive, covering the issuance of entry permits, residence visas, and Emirates IDs for individuals sponsored by entities within Dubai, whether by companies, family members, or for personal investment. The directorate has pioneered numerous smart services, offering a user-friendly online portal and a mobile application that allows residents to apply for new visas, renew existing ones, check application status, and pay associated fees without the need for physical visits to Amer centers, which are the authorized service centers for GDRFA.
