Visa application for expatriates in the Capital can now easily secure visas through an online portal, the Ministry of Interior announced.
The bundle of smart services or “E-channels” was launched in line with the Emirates Vision 2021 for the socio-economic development of the UAE.
Brigadier Mansoor Ahmed Al Dhaheri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi, encouraged applicants to use the online portal to start their new visa or visa renewal application.
Applicants can start their application via the department portal http://echannels.moi.gov.ae.
The portal aims to remove the need for applicants to visit the main office or any authorized typing centers.
For renewal of residence visas, applicants can visit any customer service center of the department after submitting scanned copies of the required documents online.
The aim is to eventually switch many of the transactions to the online portal, Brigadier Al Dhaheri said as reported by Gulf News.
