A faster, hassle-free way to renew your Dubai residency permit will be available sooner than we thought. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has launched Salama, an AI-powered digital platform that makes residence renewal quick and simple.
With Salama, residents can renew their documents in just a few minutes — no paperwork, no long queues. The system allows users to complete transactions, make payments, and download updated documents directly. Once registered, AI technology recognizes your details, streamlining the process every time you log in.

The platform also helps users track visa expiry dates and check the status of dependents’ visas. Renewing family members’ residency permits will become much easier, requiring just a few clicks.
While full details on accessing Salama are yet to be announced, this new service promises a major improvement in Dubai’s residency renewal process. Stay tuned for updates on when you can start using it.