What is GDRFA approval?

GDRFA approval is an official confirmation from Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA Dubai) that your immigration request (for example, an entry permit, residence visa, status change, or related residency services) has been reviewed and approved in Dubai’s system.

For applications issued outside Dubai, similar approvals are typically processed through the ICP portal (Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security), depending on the emirate and the service type.