Steps to Check a Travel Ban Outside The UAE
- Publish date: Sunday، 02 May 2021
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UAE is known for its expat population diversity as it provides great benefits to various sectors in terms of economic growth, but it also poses a potential risk to non-citizens fleeing the country to escape any legal situation. In light of that, as a security and preventive measure, the government imposes a travel ban upon UAE residents under various circumstances.
This ensures everyone is held accountable for a breach of any law.
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The UAE immigration travel ban is basically a restriction from crossing the country’s borders, whether by entering, re-entering or exiting or via any means of transport until certain requirements have been met to lift the ban.
The travel ban could be imposed for several reasons, such as an ongoing crime investigation, violation of immigration laws, unpaid financial debts and more.
If you would like to check if you have a travel ban before travelling, there are four ways, Residents can check via visiting a police stations for a direct in person inquiry if any criminal complaint has been filed against them in financial cases.
Another convenient way is through a phone call, where you will need to provide your passport number and some other details. Dubai residents can contact the Amer service on the toll-free number 800-5111. For overseas use, one may call on +971-4-313-9999. This is also the best way to check UAE travel ban status with your passport number.
Checking through an attorney or a lawyer is also relevant to check on your behalf if you are facing a possible travel ban.
The fastest way to check is online through the government website of Dubai police, you just need to have a valid Emirates ID and the smart app of Dubai Police that is available on Google Play and iTunes.
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