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How to lift a ban based on a miscommunication?

Hi,

I am working with a company in India as a technical specialist. Previously, I was working with the government of India with the National Informatics Centre as a scientist for over 10 years.

Currently, I am remotely working with few UAE customers; Etisalat - telecom's operations, Dubai Islamic Bank, MAF Carrefour Dubai on database architect, implementation, and database technology solutions.

Recently, last year Jan 2020, I was trying to apply for a business visa for office work, but my visa was declined with the remark "blacklisted". The issue happened in 2015. It was a miscommunication from my end when I was traveling to the USA via Abu Dabhi.

This is the first incidence that happened in my life. I had kept my bag on the wrong seat and the cabin crew asked me what is inside the bag. I said camera and VIKS balm. The cabin crew officer thought that I used the word "bomb". UAE emigration deported back me to India.

Need your help and guidance!

Rajasree Ravivarma

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7 Oct 2021, 04:22

Dear sir,

Article 28 of Federal Law no. 6 of 1973 regarding immigration and residence of the UAE, states that "An alien who has been deported may not return to the country except with special permission from the Ministry of Interior."

Please contact the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs [GDRFA] and make an application to lift the life ban imposed on you.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma

7 Oct 2021, 04:29

Hi Rajasreeji,

Thank you so much for the help!

Should I contact GDRFA UAE or GDRFA India?

7 Oct 2021, 04:34

GDRFA UAE.

7 Oct 2021, 04:38

Thanks so much!

If I need any help, I may connect you.

7 Oct 2021, 06:52

Welcome!

26 Oct 2021, 08:30

Hi Rasreeji,

As you suggested, I have emailed GDRFA but it could not help. Following the message, they have replied:

"Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting GDRFA. Further to your below email, please be informed that we can’t assist you for such ban matters. Should you require further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us."

I need your help regarding this issue.

29 Oct 2021, 05:05

Dear sir,

Please be noted that Article 28 of the Immigration Law states:

"An alien who has been deported may not return to the country except with special permission from the Ministry of Interior".

GDRFA-Dubai is part of the UAE's Ministry of Interior which is tasked with regulating the entry/exit of travelers to the UAE through the Emirate of Dubai.

The Ministry of Interior is the final authority that will take such decisions.

Regards,

Rajasree Ravivarma

29 Oct 2021, 05:51

Hi Rasreeji,

Thanks for your response!

I need your help to get a mail ID of the Ministry of Interior.

I do not have any connection in the UAE.

I have emailed "amer@gdrfad.gov.ae" but did not help.

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