Q: I'm from Romania but I live in Germany. In January 2022 I got a job offer in Dubai and I accepted it. My sponsor sent me an employment eVisa and he told me that the immigration officer has to put a stamp on it so that we can proceed with the residence visa. After a few days, I was sent for the medical test and I found out I'm HIV positive. My sponsor had to cancel the whole process and so I got deported. They also scanned my retina. Now on my visa cancellation after the entry, it's saying that I got a permanent ban due to the unfit medical status. I'm on medication right now and my doctor told me it may take a couple of months until I will be HIV negative. Can I return to the UAE to work again? What about as a tourist? Can I lift the ban?

Q: Good morning, We have a company in SHAMS Sharjah, My business partner, age 29, from India, was here last year in November 2020 to get his partner visa. But unfortunately, he was medically unfit and then got deported after doing all the formalities because of HIV. But now my business partner is completely fine after taking 6-7 months of treatment and got a clearance certificate from the health authority as well. He is completely fine now and undetectable, which means nontransmittable. My business partner wants to come back to Dubai because he has invested in the company. Is it possible for him to get back? If yes, please let me know how to proceed. He has already stayed in Dubai for 5-6 years. We want to remove his deportation, so he can come back to Dubai. Best regards, K. M.

Q: Dear Ahmed Elnaggar, Last year in November, I was deported from the UAE because they found HIV in my blood. So I got a permanent ban. Since then I am on HIV medications. Viral load of HIV in my blood is now undetectable which means non-transmissible. So I am wondering if I can lift my ban. Is there a way? Thank you in advance.

Q: Hello there, I would like to ask you something. One year ago, my application for residency in Dubai (for job matters) got rejected due to my health issues (because of HIV) and they banned me for life. Can I still travel as a tourist? I get my visa on arrival. I have to add that I'm on treatment and now I'm "HIV negative" because of the pills and my doctor told me that I'm not contagious anymore. Should I take a medical certificate with me?

Q: Hi, I was deported from the UAE because my HIV status has been positive. But when I was in Sri Lanka, I did a medical check-up. My status is negative now. So how do I remove my lifetime ban in the UAE?

س: مرحبًا، أثناء التقديم للإقامة في دولة الإمارات، تم تشخيصي واكتشاف إصابتي بفيروس نقص المناعة المكتسبة، ومن ثَم تم ترحيلي إلى بلدي. التزمت بجميع الأدوية والآن نسبة الحمل الڤيروسي في دمي صفر. مع العلم أنني ملتزم بأخذ العلاج. هل يمكنني إزالة الحظر الدائم الذي فُرض عليّ واستخراج ڤيزا زيارة أو إقامة من جديد؟

Q: Dear Sir/Madam, If I test positive for HIV, what will the next steps be? What if my close family members are here in the UAE?

Q: Hello, My employer is asking me to conduct a medical test in my home country, but usually, it happens when I reach Dubai. Is this correct?

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.

With the introduction of the new procedures for obtaining a power of attorney (POA) remotely in the UAE, after it was mandatory to appear in person in front of the notary public as a global rule to ensure the identity and intention of the person requesting a POA, we put between your hands this brief guide for how you get it done.