Visa & permit check guide
Each destination has an official place to check a visa or work permit. Pick the country to see where, what you need to enter, and what a genuine record should show.
Saudi MOFA visa platform — visa search
Check that a Saudi work visa issued to your passport exists, and its status.
Qiwa — employment contracts
Private-sector contracts are authenticated here. In your Qiwa account you can see, accept or reject the contract and confirm the employer and wage.
Musaned — domestic workers
Official platform for domestic-worker visas, contracts and licensed Saudi recruitment offices.
You will need
Visa number and passport number (from the visa printout)
A genuine record shows
Your name, passport number, visa type "work" and the sponsor's name. For private-sector jobs, the contract should also appear in your Qiwa account after arrival.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
MOHRE — Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Check work permits and labour contracts, wage-protection status, and file labour complaints.
ICP smart services
Check visas issued outside Dubai (Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, UAQ, RAK, Fujairah) and Emirates ID status.
GDRFA Dubai
Check Dubai-issued entry permits and residence visas.
UAE government portal — visas
Official explainer on UAE visa types and where to check them.
You will need
Entry permit / file number, or passport number and nationality
A genuine record shows
An employment entry permit (not visit), your name and the sponsoring company. Use GDRFA for Dubai, ICP for the other emirates.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Qatar MOI — visa inquiry
Check a Qatar work or residence visa by visa number, or passport number and nationality.
Qatar Visa Center (QVC)
The official centre in Dhaka for biometrics, medical and contract signing for Qatar work visas.
You will need
Visa number, or passport number and nationality
A genuine record shows
Visa type work/residence, your name and the sponsoring company. Biometrics and contract signing happen at QVC Dhaka.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Kuwait Ministry of Interior e-services
Visa and residency inquiries.
Public Authority for Manpower (PAM)
Work permits, labour complaints and inspections.
You will need
Visa number / passport number
A genuine record shows
A work visa (article 18 for private sector) with your name and the employer.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Royal Oman Police eVisa
Check an Oman visa application by application or passport number.
Oman Ministry of Labour
Work permits (labour clearance), complaints and worker rights.
You will need
Application number or passport number
A genuine record shows
An employment visa with your name; the employer should hold a labour clearance from the Ministry of Labour.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
You will need
Passport number / CPR number
A genuine record shows
A valid LMRA work permit naming your employer and occupation.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
MyIMMs e-services (Immigration)
Status enquiries for passes and visas, including foreign worker passes (PLKS).
FWCMS — Foreign Workers Centralized Management System
Malaysia processes recruitment, medicals and VDR here; a genuine job goes through it.
You will need
Passport number
A genuine record shows
A VDR / calling visa approval linked to a named employer in FWCMS.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
You will need
Date of birth plus passport number or FIN
A genuine record shows
A valid IPA or Work Permit with your name, employer, occupation and the basic monthly salary.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
You will need
Work permit number from your employer
A genuine record shows
An approved work permit in Xpat. The employer, not you, applies.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
Issues the Romanian work permit (aviz de muncă); official requirements and procedures.
IGI online portal
Online work-permit and residence requests made by employers and applicants.
You will need
Work permit (aviz de muncă) number
A genuine record shows
A work permit issued by IGI to a named Romanian employer, before you apply for the D/AM visa.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Decreto Flussi explainer (Integrazione Migranti)
How the quota and nulla osta process works — only an employer in Italy can apply.
Visto per l'Italia (MFA)
Official visa types and requirements.
You will need
Nulla osta details from the employer
A genuine record shows
A nulla osta issued to a real employer in Italy within the Decreto Flussi quota. You cannot buy one.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
You will need
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) number
A genuine record shows
A COE for the SSW or intern category, issued after you pass the required tests.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.
You will need
EPS-TOPIK registration / roster details
A genuine record shows
Your name on the EPS roster and a standard labour contract — only through BOESL.
Stay safe
- Type the website address yourself. Never use a "verification link" sent by the agent.
- Government sites end in the country's official domain (e.g. .gov.sa, .gov.ae, .gov.qa, .gov.sg).
- A screenshot or PDF from the agent proves nothing — check it yourself.