Q: Hi there. I had a debt in Dubai but last week I paid the full amount. As a result, they gave me a clearance letter to confirm the payment. With the debt solved so I'm allowed to fly to Dubai again. To be honest I don't know if the bank opened a police case against me but I suppose yes because I had a debt, correct? So now that I paid everything, can I enter in Dubai again? Thanks

Q: Hi, I was employed in Abu Dhabi from September 2003 to February 2004 by a well known marine consultancy. The contract I had was initially for 6 months and then I could return to the UK or remain in Abu Dhabi full time. I informed my line manager in December that I would be leaving in three months, and that was my notice period. As far as I was aware, I did everything properly and left mid-February. I requested that any mail or bills be forwarded to me in the UK, this never happened. I left money in the bank (HSBC) to cover credit cards (two), only small amount of debt AED 1500. However, I expected my employer to forward all mail. I received a demand for money from an agent of HSBC which was duly paid. I since emailed the bank to ensure that I never owed anything. I believe that two former associates of the company deliberately opened and kept my mail. My question is how can I find out if there is a police case against me, please? Best regards, HM

Q: I am in Africa, and I left Dubai before settling my loan. I am being contacted by an independent debt collector. I am outside the UAE, what are my options if I ignore the debt collector? How can I get a clearance certificate from the bank & police?

Q: Hi. I have an outstanding amount of AED 1100, it’s almost 3 months since I paid this bill. Do I get a travel ban now?

The UAE travel ban may be imposed on a person on various grounds, for instance, as the result of criminal offences, unpaid loans, breach of immigration laws or family matters. Implications of such a ban can be financially severe and daunting for the affected person. This article aims to give readers a clear understanding of what is the UAE travel ban, what are the grounds and procedures for its imposition and removal, how to check if the person is banned from travelling and other related topics.

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