UK Visa Tracking: Dubai & Abu Dhabi
Are you a UAE national who has applied for a UK Visa? Waiting for a UK Visa to be processed can be stressful, and not knowing the status of your application only adds tension to the situation.
However, it is possible to track a UK visa application. For more specialist guidance on UK visa tracking or applying for a visa from UAE, call Total Law on 0333 305 9375.
UK Visa Tracking UAE: How to Track Your UK Visa in Dubai & Abu Dhabi
The UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) does not offer a visa status check online for UAE applicants. However, candidates can track the status of their application by attending a visa application centre in the UAE.
There are centres in Dubai, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, and various other regional cities. To find out about the application’s progress, emails can be sent to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for £2.74 or you can reach out to an immigration specialist.
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What You Need for UK Visa Status Check Dubai & Abu Dhabi
A series of documents must be provided before UAE applicants can check their application status:
- Unique application number (16-digit number printed on UKVI correspondence)
- Case ID (8-digit number printed on Home Office correspondence)
- Immigration health surcharge number
- Payment reference number
- Biometric Residence Permit number
UK Visa Application Centres in Dubai & Abu Dhabi: Apply & Track UK Visa from UAE
Overview
There are several UK visa application centres in the UAE, so most applicants prefer to attend an appointment at their closest centre. Some examples of locations are:
Dubai
WAFI Mall, Level 3, Falcon, Phase 2, Umm Hurair 2 – Dubai – UAE.
The centre is open from 9am to 5pm every weekday, with a prayer break between 12.20pm and 2.20pm on Fridays. Please note that the centre is closed on public holidays.
Abu Dhabi
The Mall, Level – B2 (Lower ground) World Trade Centre, Khalifa Bin Zayed the 1st Street (Airport Road), Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi location has the same business hours as the Dubai centre: Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Al Ain
Remal Mall, 1st Floor, Khalid Bin Sultan Street, Opp. Kanad Hospital P.o. Box. 80079.
This centre can only be accessed on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm.
UK Visa Services in Dubai and Abu Dhabi: Application Tracking and Status Check
Total Law UK offers various vital services to UAE citizens hoping to secure a UK Visa including:
- Advice Package
- Application Package
- Fast Track Package
- Appeal Package
Latest Updates on UK Visa Application Process for UAE Residents
The most significant changes to the UK Visa Application Process are:
- The minimum income required to sponsor someone for a Spouse Visa UK or Partner Visa UK has increased from £18,600 to £29,000.
- The minimum salary to be an eligible sponsor for a Skilled Worker Visa has risen from £26,200 to £41,700 (with exceptions for certain types of workers).
- The Graduate Visa UK duration will be reduced to 18 months.
- Social care workers can no apply for the Health and Care Worker visa.
- The eligible jobs list for the Skilled Worker Visa UK has been reduced and renamed the Immigration Salary List, and is set to become the Temporary Shortage List (TSL).
Currently, average processing times for some of the most popular UK Visas from Dubai are:
- Family Visas: 24 weeks
- Student Visas: 3 weeks
- Work Visas: 3 weeks
- British National (Overseas) Visas: 12 weeks
How Total Law UK Assists with UK Visa Applications and Tracking in UAE
If you need help tracking your UK visa application as a UAE citizen, don’t hesitate to contact our friendly team on 0333 305 9375.
Total Law UK deals with all types of UK Visas, so our expert lawyers can assist you no matter which visa you are applying for. Working with Total Law guarantees excellent customer service, bespoke advice, and a low risk of application rejection.
Please remember that no tracking is available on the UKVCAS site, so the only option is to contact UKVCAS directly or attend a UK visa application institution in the UAE. For more guidance, reach out to the Total Law team.
Advice Package
Get clear, expert advice on your visa options, eligibility and application before you commit to applying.
Application Package
Let our immigration lawyers prepare, check and manage your application so you can apply with confidence.
Fast Track Package
Need to apply quickly? Get priority handling by our immigration lawyers from preparation to submission.
Appeal Package
Been refused or received an unfavourable decision? Get expert legal help to challenge it or determine your next step.
The Advice Package
During this Advice Session, an immigration lawyer will assess your circumstances, explain your options and tell you what you need to do to make a strong application.
We review your circumstances, explain the relevant requirements, identify potential problems or refusal risks, and advise you on the evidence and next steps.
The Application Package
With our Application Package, your dedicated immigration lawyer will assess your case, prepare your application, check your supporting documents and submit your forms on your behalf.
We check your application for missing information, inconsistencies and potential issues before submission, helping you avoid common mistakes that could affect your case.
The Fast Track Package
Our Fast-Track Application Package gives your case priority with our immigration lawyers, helping you get your application prepared, checked and submitted as quickly as possible.
Your case receives priority handling, including accelerated document reviews, application preparation, communication with your caseworker and submission support.
The Appeal Package
Our immigration lawyers will review the decision, explain why it was refused and advise on the strongest option available to you, including an appeal, review or fresh application where appropriate.
We will examine the reasons for refusal, identify weaknesses or errors, assess your available options and provide the legal support and representation your case requires.
