How to transfer Residency visa from one passport to another in UAE?

This service allows transfer of residency visa from one passport to another.

Documents Required to transfer Residency visa from one passport to another in UAE

1- A copy of the expired passport and the new one

How to transfer Residency visa from one passport to another in UAE?

You can apply to transfer Residency visa from one passport to another in UAE through GDRFA Website and AMER Center.

GDRFA Website:

1. Login to the website
2. Register a new user account (in case there is no account)
3. Select the required service
4. Attach the required documents
5. Pay the fees due for the service
6. Submit the application

AMER Center:

1. Head to one of AMER service centers
2. Select the required service at the receptionist
3. Submit the required documents to the service employee
4. Pay the fees due for the service
5. Submit the application

Note: a text message + an email is sent to the customer with the status of the application:

• If there are missing documents on the application, the customer is notified of the need to attach the missing documents within 30 days, and if the missing documents are not attached, the application will be canceled.
• In case there are no missing documents in the application, the customer will be notified of the approval and the approved application will be sent by e-mail.

Fees Required to transfer Residency visa from one passport to another in UAE

* Urgent service fee AED 100
* Innovation fee AED 10
* Printing fee AED 100 (in case of submission through (ZAJEL Courier Center)

Terms and Conditions

1. Passport must be valid for more than 3 months.

In case of transfer of residency visa due to loss of passport:

• Loss Letter from the Police