General Directorate of Residency & Foreigners Affairs
GDRFA Services in Dubai
GDRFA Dubai handles residency and immigration for Dubai-sponsored residents and companies. DocTrust prepares and submits your GDRFA applications through the official channels and Amer centres.
Quick answer
GDRFA (General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, Dubai) issues entry permits, residence visas, renewals and cancellations, establishment cards and Golden Visas for Dubai. Applications are made online or through Amer service centres. Residents of other emirates deal with ICP. DocTrust handles both.
GDRFA services we handle
- Establishment card for Dubai companies
- Employment, investor and family entry permits
- Status change inside the UAE
- Residence visa issuance, renewal and cancellation
- Golden Visa applications in Dubai
- Visit visa extensions
- Residency file corrections and status checks
GDRFA vs ICP: which applies to you?
If your visa sponsor (company or family member) is in Dubai, your residency file is with GDRFA. Sponsors in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ and Fujairah go through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). We work with both.
Key benefits of GDRFA Services
Amer expertise
Applications are prepared to GDRFA standards.
Fewer returns
We check photos, documents and forms.
Golden Visa support
Dubai Golden Visa processing.
Status tracking
Clear updates as applications progress.
How the process works
Eligibility check
We confirm the sponsor and visa type.
Application
We submit through GDRFA/Amer.
Approval & entry
The entry permit is issued, or status is changed.
Medical & ID
We book the medical test and Emirates ID biometrics.
Residency
The residence visa is issued.
Documents usually required
- Passport copy and photo
- Sponsor documents (licence/establishment card or family sponsor ID)
- Entry stamp or current visa
- Tenancy contract and salary proof (family)
- Medical insurance (where required)
Requirements can vary by authority, nationality and activity. We confirm the exact list for your case before anything is submitted.
Why clients choose DocTrust
Transparent pricing
Every quote separates government fees from our service fee. No surprise add-ons.
Fast turnaround
We prepare, type and submit applications correctly the first time, so files are not rejected and delayed.
One point of contact
One consultant handles your file from the first call until the licence, visa or certificate is in your hands.
All 7 emirates
We are based in Sharjah and work with mainland, free zone and federal authorities across the UAE.
GDRFA Services: common questions
How long does GDRFA approval take?
Many entry permits are approved within a few working days. Complete residency, including medical and Emirates ID, usually takes 2–4 weeks.
Speak to a GDRFA Services specialist
Share a few details and a DocTrust consultant will reply with the right approach, a list of documents and a written quote, usually within one business day.
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- Office 03, Ground Floor, Building 1371, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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