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Request for Search and Investigation

This service allows foreign missions in the UAE to submit search and investigation requests for their nationals residing within the United Arab Emirates through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

 

Procedures: Customer’s Journey:

1. Login to MOFA portal and start the service, then select the required sub-service type to initiate the request.

2. Fill/ Edit the required information and upload mandatory documents, then submit.

3. On completing and submitting the application, you will receive a confirmation notification.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 10 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Vehicle Cancel and Possession

A service for requesting vehicle cancellation for missions accredited to the UAE.
 
Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Missions accredited to the UAE
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Parking Fines Exemption

The mission submits the request electronically through the Services for Foreign Missions on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After completing the procedures, a notification will be sent to the mission with the reference number to visit the diplomatic bodies licensing office at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to complete the remaining procedures.

Visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, click on Services for Foreign Missions, choose the "vehicle procedures" service, then select the required service. Fill out all fields, attach all required documents, and send the application.  MoFA will send a notification stating that the service is in progress. Upon completion, MoFA will send a notification with the reference number in order to visit the diplomatic bodies licensing office at the Ministry's Headquarters to complete the remaining procedures, or to report to the Integrated Transport Center to complete MAWAQiF procedures.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 Working Days
Service Beneficiaries: General
Service

Diplomatic Meeting Service

'The meetings requests for any diplomatic missions accredited in the country are received through the portal.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 1 Working Day
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions in the UAE
Service

Annual Aviation Permits

The Department of Aviation and Navigation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues diplomatic permits for military aircraft and ships, presidential aircraft, and government delegations from friendly and allied countries. It also handles requests for permits for private and military aircraft and ships of the state, aimed at enhancing the role of the Operations Department in achieving the ministry's objectives.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: General
Service

Aviation Permit Cancellation

The Department of Aviation and Navigation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues diplomatic permits for military aircraft and ships, presidential aircraft, and government delegations from friendly and allied countries. It also handles requests for permits for private and military aircraft and ships of the state, aimed at enhancing the role of the Operations Department in achieving the ministry's objectives.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: General
Service

Diplomatic Notes Gateway

Diplomatic Notes Gateway
Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: -
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
Service

Phone Calls and Virtual Meetings Service

A service specialized in requests for phone calls and virtual meetings from other countries for state representatives from federal and local authorities.

 

1- Enter the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2- Submit the application by using the username/password of the entity or mission

3- Go to foreign mission services under "Visits & Meetings Services" Icon.

4- Choose the phone call and virtual meetings service from the dropdown.

5- Fill out the mandatory fields and concerned entity, the person to be interviewed, and the guest’s information

6- Attach the entity's memorandum and the guest’s CV

7- Receive the reference number via email and SMS and access the system to follow up on developments

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 1 Working Day
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
Service

Aviation and Marine Services

Aviation & Marine Permits Service specializes in streamlining the permit application process for aviation and marine operations. This is to handle all aspects of regulatory compliance, from obtaining necessary permits to navigating complex legal requirements, ensuring smooth and efficient approvals for your projects and operations.
For private aviation permits related to visits to UAE, please go to visits subservices, and for temporary landing or refueling please go to Non-Diplomatic Visits service. Otherwise, you can continue in this service.
1- Enter the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2- Complete login by using the username/password of the entity or mission.
3- Go to foreign mission services then choose "Aviation & Marine Services" option.
4- Click the Aviation & Marine Services icon.
5- Fill out the mandatory fields including airplane or ships information and materials on board.
6- Attach the required and any optional documents.
7- Receive the reference number via email and SMS and access the system to follow up on developments.
Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Missions accredited to the UAE
Service

Phone Calls and Virtual Meetings Service

A service specialized in requests for phone calls and virtual meetings from other countries for state representatives from federal and local authorities.

 

1- Enter the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2- Submit the application by using the username/password of the entity or mission

3- Go to foreign mission services under "Visits & Meetings Services" Icon.

4- Choose the phone call and virtual meetings service from the dropdown.

5- Fill out the mandatory fields and concerned entity, the person to be interviewed, and the guest’s information

6- Attach the entity's memorandum and the guest’s CV

7- Receive the reference number via email and SMS and access the system to follow up on developments

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 1 Working Day
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Publish Date:Thu 17/9/2026
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Category:General
Publish Date:Wed 16/9/2026
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Publish Date:Wed 16/9/2026
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UAE leaders congratulate Governor-General of Papua New Guinea on Independence Day

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His Excellency Saeed Al Hajeri Meets Lord Mervyn Davies, Co-Chair of UAE–UK Business Council

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