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Leaving with outstanding bank dues and planning to travel back to the UAE

Hi Sir,

I need to travel to the UAE but I have some credit card dues.

Could you tell me what will happen when I am re-entering the UAE?

I lost my job and I had to exit the UAE. Now I need to go back to the UAE for job finding.

What are the consequences I will face at the UAE airport?

Jassim Ali Al Haddad Lawyers and Legal Consultants
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9 Nov 2021, 06:18

Dear Questioner,

I understand that you have left the UAE without paying your dues and closing your account, and now, you are planning to travel back to UAE.

Please note that possible consequences are filing criminal and civil cases against you based on the bounced cheque and outstanding loan.

In case the bank has filed a criminal case, there will be a travel ban imposed on you which may cause your arrest at the time you will reach Dubai immigration at the airport.

Possibly you will be moved to the detention center and then to the concerned police station where the bank may have filed the case.

In case you are detained, you may have to pay the fine as a criminal penalty, and afterward, the bank may initiate the civil proceedings for the recovery of the monies.

Please note that this is not advice but general information.

For more information please contact me at my email.

Thank you,

Khubaib Naeem

9 Nov 2021, 06:25

Thanks

So can I travel with some amount so I can pay the fine at the airport or at the police station?

I will not go to jail, right?

Please advise

9 Nov 2021, 12:36

What is the total outstanding amount of your credit card?

9 Nov 2021, 13:51

20500 Dhs.

10 Nov 2021, 06:20

Please note that pursuant to Law No. (1) of 2017, the ‘Criminal Order Law’ of Dubai, if the cheque amount is less Dh200,000, the punishment may be by fine, which may vary between AED 2,000 and AED 10,000.

This is applicable if your supplier has filed a cheque dishonor complaint in Dubai.

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