Q: I have lost my job in February 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic with a 38k auto loan and 21k as a credit card. Now I want to come back to Dubai. What consequence I have to face? Do I need to pay a fine to avoid detention or need to pay bail after arrest?

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: I have a Good Conduct Certificate from the Dubai Police, does it also automatically mean that I do not have a travel ban? In other words, would I be able to receive a Good Conduct Certificate if I had a travel ban?

Q: Dear sir/madam, I have a rent case in Dubai but I was in India due to Corona and now I want to come back. Do I get arrested at the airport?

Q: Hello people, Once I pay the fine to the court for a misdemeanor case, can I ask the court to remove the travel ban imposed on me? And could it be removed almost immediately? Please explain! I’m not so aware of the UAE’s penal code. Many thanks!

Q: Hello, Is there a time after which an arrest warrant will be removed if a person hasn’t returned to Dubai in five years?

The management of individual financial affairs is crucial and all the actions must be weighed down while committing to any financial liability. Whether it's job loss that may have lead to financial failure or the opposite, one must be aware of the personal liability which will not diminish by paying fines for cheque bounce cases. There are two major types of liabilities, criminal liability and civil liability. Each has its own significance, hence, must be dealt with accordingly.

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.