How it works
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Documents
You
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Reviewed by MARIO E.G.S.H AI
MARIO E.G.S.H AI
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Submitted at GDRFA
Runner at GDRFA
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Medical & biometrics
You
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Visa issued
GDRFA
Documents required
Passport (or, if lost, the travel document issued by the consulate)
originalPersonal photo
copyTicket with departure within 7 days of issue
copyBirth certificate
in some casesoriginalOnly if: NewbornsPolice report of the lost passport
in some casesoriginalOnly if: Lost passport: a police report may be filed, then the consulate issues a travel document (GDRFA)Father's attested no-objection/power of attorney
in some casesoriginalattestedOnly if: Not on the GDRFA page, which says the father attends in person for a newborn. Only if the father cannot attend; staff confirm with GDRFA first.
Conditions, time and validity
- A regular departure permit needs all fines paid first. If the fines are not paid, GDRFA issues it only after an iris print with a permanent ban.
- Newborns: the father attends in person. Lost passport and violators: the person applies in person (fingerprints are taken for violators). Establishments may apply online.
- If the person does not leave within 7 days, the permit must be cancelled and a new one issued.
- Processing time
- 48 hours (GDRFA Dubai).
- Validity of the result
- Departure within 7 days of issue.
- Where it is applied for
- In person: Public Services Section in Al Aweer, the service centre at Airport Terminal 3, Amer centres, Hatta land port. Establishments: online on the GDRFA Dubai website.
Steps at the authority
- Check fines; book ticket.
- Centre submits departure permit and pays fees/fines.
- Person leaves via the airport within 7 days.
Tips that save you a trip
- Check for travel bans before buying a ticket (Dubai Police / Dubai Courts apps).
- During official amnesty periods fines may be waived; check current announcements.
- If the person cannot pay the fines, GDRFA has a separate request to the fines committee to waive or reduce them: a passport copy and a letter explaining the reasons are needed.
Common reasons for rejection or delay
- Travel ban, police or court case, or labour/absconding case on the file.
- Ticket date outside the 7 days.
Checked by the MARIO E.G.S.H team on 2026-10-08. Rules can change at any time; our consultant confirms the details for your case.
Legal basis
Federal Decree-Law No. 29 of 2021; Cabinet Resolution No. 65 of 2022
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