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Checking travel ban for a possible bank case after leaving the UAE

Hi Nikhat,

I hope you are well and don't mind messaging you.

I saw your post about a police good conduct certificate. If I apply for one of these from outside the UAE, will it say if I have any open cases against me?

I believe they are closed and would like to re-enter the UAE.

Many thanks in advance for your advice.

Kind regards

Kochhar & Co Inc. Legal Consultants (Dubai Branch)
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23 Apr 2018, 11:01

The UAE has temporarily suspended the requirement of a good conduct certificate for employment visas across the country until further notice.

On March 29, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) sent out a letter stating the UAE suspends requesting certificates of good conduct from foreign employees who arrive in the UAE for work purposes.

It added that starting on April 1, 2018, all embassies and consulates need not request the certificate for work applicants.

23 Apr 2018, 11:05

Hi,

Thanks for the reply but that was not my query.

I had some bank debt when I left Dubai and had a bounced cheque case which I paid a fine for.

I am looking to come back to Dubai to start a new job but my Dubai police clearance certificate was 'rejected' when I applied online.

Does this mean there is an open case?

Thank you

23 Apr 2018, 12:10

Thank you for rephrasing your question. Payment of a fine is for the criminal case (which is filed first).

To claim the payment of a debt, the bank will file a civil case and that could be the reason.

23 Apr 2018, 12:27

Thank you for your reply again.

I have been offered a new job in Dubai in 3 weeks. How can I remove a potential travel ban?

23 Apr 2018, 12:32

If it pertains to a debt, then to clear it.

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