Q: Hi, Does getting a police clearance certificate from the UAE mean that currently there is no travel ban in the country and it is safe to travel?

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: Good afternoon, I need a legal advice: I have an unsettled bank debt in the UAE. I have lost my job in 2017 and I was not able to pay my instalments. After discussing with the bank, the bank agreed not to initiate any legal action against my liabilities, in order to return to the UAE to search for a job. I got a police clearance certifying that I’m of good conduct. My question is : Does this clearance guarantee that there is no arrest warrant /travel ban against me? Note: it is mentioned on the clearance: "the department is not responsible for legal rights of others". What does it mean? Appreciate your response! Thank you!

An interview-format article covering the topic of the travel ban and reasons leading to it in the UAE. This is from the legal podcast of lawyer Ludmila Yamalova, the founder of Lawgical with LYLAW.

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.