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8 available 8 • View allThe effect of rental cheque bounce on visa renewal
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Q: Hello Sir,
Two of my rental cheque got bounced and the real estate filed a police case against me. I want to know how can I renew my visa after this.
Thank you

Dec 24, 2018
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Visa renewal during the pendency of criminal and civil cases
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Q: Can someone renew his residency visa if a civil case is filed against him?
I had a criminal case last year (June 2018) due to bounced cheque (credit card issue). I have not paid the fine yet of AED 10,000.
My visa renewal is due on May 2019. I don't know if the bank has filed a civil case already.

Oct 23, 2018
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Visa renewal while a cheque bounce case is active
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Q: Dear Sir,
I have a loan cheque bounce case. The visa is also going to expire the coming May 1st. Is the renewal affected by the case?
Please advise me.

Apr 15, 2019
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Renewing the partner visa while there are pending criminal cases
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Q: I hold a Dubai partner visa which expired a week ago. Can I renew my visa (legalize my stay) if there are pending criminal cases?
Also, note that the company trade license has expired. What are my available options?

Apr 7, 2019
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How to find out if there are any cases blocking visa cancellation
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Q: I am trying to cancel my visa application through DMCC free zone, however, the application as stated by DMCC was 'returned by immigration as the applicant is still wanted by police. Please clear the case so we can proceed with the application'.
The issue I am having here is that I don't know why this is coming back from immigration as I have checked police cases online and there is nothing showing. I also checked on Dubai Prosecution website and cant find any case showing either.
Does this mean I have a criminal case and warrant for my arrest that I can't find online and don't know about?
I am very worried and concerned about this situation as I can't find any information regarding any case.
At the same time, my employer is filing an Absconding Case as they can't cancel my visa and are now being charged overstay fees due to my passport not being stamped.
This creates another issue as I have just been offered new employment in Dubai. What should I do and is it likely that I have a criminal case?

Nov 19, 2020
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Can you cancel your visa and issue a new one if you have a bounced cheque case?

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Q: My company trade license is about to expire.
They need to cancel my visa but I am worried because I have a police case because of rental dispute bounced cheques.
Will that affect and reflect when our PRO cancels my visa under Trakhees?


May 27, 2021
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Can I renew my visa if I have an ongoing bounced cheque case?
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Q: My visa will expire in 2 weeks and I recently discovered that there is currently a criminal case filed against me for bounced cheque.
Will I be able to renew my visa while this case is still ongoing?
Thanks

Jun 8, 2022
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How can I clear cheque cases in Dubai to renew my visa?
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Q: Kindly advise me on how I can clear the 4 cheque cases of small amounts (2019 cases) in two different police stations in Dubai. They are still showing in the system.
I hope they are decriminalized even though they are still showing.
How can I clear that ma'am?

Mar 15, 2024
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3 available 3 • View allBounced Cheques in the UAE: What You Need to Know in 2024 291
In the UAE, cheque bounce is a very frequent problem faced by people during their span in the country. It is covered under the purview of Commercial Transactions Law, and legal implications/penalties can be financially severe and daunting for more “serious” offenses. Bounced cheque issues may arise in a variety of commercial transactions, including but not limited to, companies’ exchanges, bank loans, property rents or purchases, and individual transactions.
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جريمة الشيك بدون رصيد ما بين الوضع الحالي والوضع المستجد 19
يلعب الشيك دوراً مهماً في الحياة اليومية سواء في ميدان المعاملات التجارية أو في ميدان المعلامات المدنية باعتباره أداة وفاء والتزام تحل محل النقود في التعامل بين الافراد. ونظراً لهذه الأهمية فقد أصبح أكثر الأوراق التجارية انتشاراً وتداولاً بين الناس، على الرغم من حداثته نوعاً ما. فالشيك لم يبق كما كان في بداية عهده أداة لسحب الودائع المصرفية لحساب الساحب ذاته، بل أصبح أداة وفاء تحل محل النقود سواء على النطاق الداخلي بالنسبة للمعاملات التي يقوم بها الأفراد داخل الدولة فحسب وزادت أهميته.
Jun 3, 2021
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Online POA and Other Notary Public Services in the UAE 28
With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.
Jun 8, 2021
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Laws & Regulations
2 available 2 • View allFederal Law No. (3) of 1987 Promulgating the Penal Code 29
This Law promulgates the Federal Penal Code (Criminal Law) of the United Arab Emirates. Crimes and chastisement punishments shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of this Law and other penal codes.
Dec 8, 1987
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Federal Decree Law No. (14) of 2020 Amending Certain Provisions of the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 Concerning the Commercial Transactions Law 4
The provisions of this Decree by Law amend the Federal Law No. (18) of 1993 by replacing Clause (4) of Article (379) as well as Articles (600), (617), (641), (642), (643), (644), and adding new articles numbered (635) Bis, (641) Bis (1), (641) Bis (2), (641) Bis (3), (641) Bis (4), (643) Bis (1), (643) Bis (2), (644) Bis (1) and (644) Bis (2). The Decree-Law also repeals Articles (401), (402) and (403) of the Federal Law No. (3) of 1987.
Sep 27, 2020
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If someone has a case in the UAE, can they travel to another GCC country? 0
Hi.
One of my friends joined a Telegram group. They said, "We will transfer some amount to your account, and your task is to transfer this amount to another account. Once the task is completed, you will get 30 or 50 AED per task."
He completed 3 to 4 tasks, but he realized it was not good, so he stopped. After one week, when he opened his account, it was blocked, and the bank said, "We are conducting an investigation; after this, we will let you know."
After some days, he had an accident and went to his home country. He then received a call from a landline number, which was from the Abu Dhabi police station.
They said, "We have received a complaint against you; come to our investigation department." However, due to his surgery and treatment, he could not go.
After some time, his bank account was reopened, and he did not receive any further calls. I want to know, if he comes back to the UAE or goes to any other GCC country, will he face any problems?
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What legal action can I take in case the employer refuses to pay my salary and I don't have a contract with them?
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I want to open an online shop. Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop? 0
I currently live in Sharjah and have a UAE residence visa but I am not a UAE or GCC national. I want to open an online shop (Etsy or Shopify) to sell handmade items, such as crocheted goods, bookmarks, greeting cards, etc.
Do I need a license to open an Etsy shop?
If so, which license do I need to sell my products online, including UAE and worldwide?
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I am seeking your legal advice regarding a friend who was previously imprisoned in Abu Dhabi. His case there is now closed, but he has another ongoing case in Dubai.
Currently, we have lost contact with him and are unsure of his whereabouts. How can we check where he is or access any other legal facility?
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I have been here for 3 years now and paid the increased amount (as per the agreement) for the 4th year.
However, the landlord did not send me back the signed contract, although I have both made the payment for the full year via bank transfer and sent my signed contract to him.
I need to renew my Ejari; however, how can I do it without the landlord's signature?
I have all the previous contracts signed by both parties, along with the Ejari for those contracts.
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How can I file a counter-complaint for a false public cursing accusation? 0
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How can I file a counter-complaint against a person who made a false report about me for public cursing, which I never did?
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I was stopped at the airport because of that.
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I got a work permit and entry from a Dubai employer for work. What documents do I need to carry? 0
I got a work permit and entry from a Dubai employer for work.
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I would like to know how to clear my police record due to a legal case that was closed a year ago 0
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My company has filed a case against a client for failure to pay and bounced cheque. How to follow up? 0
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The client basically purchased some equipment from us, and his payment via bank transfer did not go through and was rejected. Then, when we deposited his security cheque after multiple attempts to contact and no answer, the cheque bounced.
The company is under his wife's name, and we have filed a case on the same.
The court has accepted our application, however, they have instructed the execution bureau to get the Emirates ID of this authorised signatory. The bureau is asking us to get it, and we have no way to do so, unfortunately.
Without the Emirates ID, the court cannot freeze the bank accounts or put a travel ban, etc.
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Apr 14, 2025
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