How do I know if there is a travel ban or case against me in the UAE?
Knowing whether you have a travel ban or criminal/financial case against you in the UAE can be very daunting; especially if you are looking to travel relatively soon.
If you
do have a case against you; you will not be allowed to enter the country when
you go through the immigration desk at the airport. The likelihood is that they
will send you on the next flight back home; therefore, in order to avoid this serious
issue; check your status before you leave for the UAE!
How to check if there is a case against you?
Dubai
Since
2019, it has become very easy to check if there is a travel ban or criminal
case against you.
- Dubai
police offer a service whereby you go to their website www.dubaipolice.gov.ae (or
download the app);
- Enter
your Emirates ID number and telephone number registered with your ID.
- Scroll
down and click on the tab for “Criminal Status for Financial Cases”.
Here
you will find all the information you need wherever you are in the world and
safeguard yourself before you travel.
If you
find out that you do have a travel ban or another financial case; you will need
to instruct a lawyer and give them Power of Attorney to deal with the case for
you. Regardless of whether you are abroad or in the UAE you will need to give
POA to your lawyer.
Abu Dhabi
If you
are a resident of Abu Dhabi, you are also able to check whether there is a
travel ban or case against you via the judicial department’s online service
called 'Estafser'. This allows residents of Abu Dhabi to check whether there is
any case against them by showing if they are requested by the Public
Prosecution for any claims against them. In order to use this service;
residents in Abu Dhabi must register with their ID and telephone number.
What else should I be aware of before I travel?
- Check
your passport is valid, there should be a minimum of six months left until
the expiry of your current passport otherwise you may be refused entry into
the UAE. This is a common mistake to make; check before you leave!
- Check
your passport is machine readable and that it is not damaged in anyway.
Children are not able to use the machine readers and must go through the
immigration desks with their families.
- It
is also pertinent to check the visa requirement prior to travelling to the
UAE as the requirement for each country is different.
- When
travelling out of the UAE, also check for any travel warnings issued by
the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. There
will be a list of countries deemed unsafe to travel; especially with the
current COVID-19 situation.
- When
entering the UAE, be mindful of local customs, traditions and laws. The
UAE is an Islamic country and western rules, and practices are not
applicable here for many things.
- Dress
modestly in public.
- Be
mindful of public displays of affection and laws around consumption of
alcohol- even though laws regarding alcohol have recently been
amended.
Not
knowing the law after having committed a crime is not a suitable defence and
you may be fined or jailed for your purported ignorance.
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