Getting ready to go soon? If so, you might wish to see if you are subject to a travel ban in case you have an active legal matter or have fallen behind on your credit card bills.
But how can you find out if you are subject to a travel ban and why?
Why does one have a travel ban against them?
The imposition of travel restrictions may be done for a variety of reasons, such as immigration infractions, unpaid obligations, or problems with personal status laws.
Unpaid liabilities are among the most frequent reasons for a travel ban.
The specifics of any travel restrictions are updated on the official system in the event that you are the subject of a travel ban. Therefore, it is more probable that when you learn from any department that you are the subject of a travel ban, they will also explain why so that you may plan your next course of action accordingly.
How can one check if they have a travel ban on them?
the various methods by which people can determine whether they are subject to a travel ban.
Dubai
The Dubai Police’s free online service is the simplest way to find out if a person is subject to a travel ban in Dubai. The numerous forums for the inquiry are as follows:
- The “Dubai Police” app, which is accessible for both Apple and Android phones.
- The dubaipolice.gov.ae website of the Dubai Police
- Smart Police stations
Steps to follow
- Go to the services section of the Dubai Police app or website.
- Click “Criminal Status of Financial Cases”.
- Enter in your Emirates ID.
- Use a one-time password (OTP) provided to your registered telephone number through SMS to confirm your identification.
Through this service, members of the public can learn more about any travel restrictions as well as their criminal and financial charges that have been lodged in Dubai Police Stations exclusively.
Also Read: UAE: 7 reasons you could be banned from traveling
Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Fujairah
Residents of Abu Dhabi can check if the Public Prosecution has sought them for any claims against them through the Estafer service provided by the Judicial Department of Abu Dhabi. You must input his or her unified ID (UID) number in order to utilize the service. https://www.adjd.gov.ae/sites/eServices/EN/Pages/Estafser.aspx is where you can access the service.
Ras Al Khaimah
You can also use the RAK government’s official portal here to check the status of any court or public prosecution case that may be brought against you in the emirate of Ras Al Khaimah: https://www.rak.ae/wps/portal/rak/e-services/govt/public-prosecution-department/inquiry-status-services/case-inquiry-public-prosecution-guide.
To find out the status of the case, you would need to enter your case number and the year.
The Public Prosecution in Ras Al Khaimah can be contacted at 07 2070000.
If you attend a police station in Ras Al Khaimah without a case number reference, request that the CID division do an inquiry on your behalf.
Checking with an immigration or police authority
Similar to this, a travel ban check using your passport number can be done by phoning an Amer service or going to a police station in the UAE to find out if a complaint has been made against them.
Hiring a lawyer
You can also contact a lawyer if you are unable to check using any of the techniques mentioned above.
People can hire an immigration legal company, which can confirm whether they are subject to a travel ban, explain the reasons for it, and, if necessary, help them get the ban lifted.
The free internet services provided by UAE ministries to confirm the imposition of a travel ban only provide you with a brief explanation of the ban’s justification. It is advised that you go to a police station or a Ministry of Interior office to speak with a representative about your situation and get advice on how to get your travel ban lifted. Alternatively, if you reside outside of the UAE, getting in touch with a law firm and appointing a lawyer as your Power of Attorney would guarantee that you are informed of every aspect pertaining to your travel ban.
How can one lift a travel ban?
The Ministry of Justice website enables individuals or attorneys to make a request to appeal a travel ban order online for free if one is issued due to a criminal offense or another reason.
Applicants must provide papers in support of their application and a justification for why the travel ban should be lifted throughout this five-working-day process. Because a UAE permit is required for this service, persons without the necessary identification, such as an Emirates ID, must give a Power of Attorney authorizing the other person to operate in their place.
If you have a ban in place because of unpaid debt, the ban might be withdrawn if all the necessary procedures have been followed and the debt has been settled.
The debtor must obtain a clearance letter from the creditor and file a request to the authorities to have the travel ban lifted. Within five working days of the request to lift the travel ban being submitted, the appropriate authorities must provide a decision.