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3 available 3 • View allIs there any chance to remove the ban and deportation for using weed?
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Q: I was deported from Dubai for possession of weed after serving 30 days of my sentence.
It was for using weed three days before when they tested the urine, and it showed positive.
So after 30 days, the judgment says deportation and a Dhs 5,000 fine.
Can I travel to other GCC countries?
Also, is there any chance to remove my name from the blacklist if it is there?

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Deported from UAE due to a crime: Can I lift the travel ban and return?




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Q: Dear Sir/Madam,
I committed a crime and was deported from the UAE four months ago. I feel guilty for my crime and seek forgiveness. I want to work in the UAE again.
How can I lift the travel ban imposed on me for security reasons?
Is it possible for me to live my life in the UAE again?
If so, how much will it cost me, including the lawyer's fees (in AED)?





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Nov 14, 2023
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How can I remove a travel ban or avoid arrest if I left the UAE with an unpaid rent case?

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Q: In 2018, I was involved in a dispute concerning unpaid rent related to a property managed by [-----] under the jurisdiction of the Land Department. [----] proceeded with legal action, resulting in a civil case and the imposition of a travel ban.
A civil case had been reported in an Arabic-language newspaper. Not being fluent in Arabic, I missed the Land Department hearing, and the obvious outcome included an order for payment and a travel ban, but I had already left the country by that time.
questions:
Statute of Limitations: After how many years does such a civil case expire under UAE law, thereby allowing me to legally return to Dubai without facing arrest or enforcement actions?
International Travel: Am I currently at risk of arrest or extradition if I travel to non-GCC countries like India or Pakistan?
Forgive my brevity and rudeness due to 1000-character limits


May 29, 2025
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If a person currently has a travel ban, is it possible for them to obtain a new labor contract? 0
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