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How to know if I have a travel ban in case of violating Covid-19 regulations?
I would like to ask whether it is safe for me to visit the UAE again or not. I visited Dubai with 90 days visa last time.
When I hung out with my friends, policemen came to us to check our IDs. I showed my passport because I was just a visitor and my local friends showed them their Emirates IDs.
Some of my friends who have an Emirates ID received a fine notice of violation of Covid-19 regulations by SMS the next day from the Dubai police which I didn't. This happened about 1.5 months before my departure.
I called Dubai police after the incident and the officer told me that it should have been ok if I hadn't received a fine paper ticket that day without checking my passport number.
When I went to Dubai airport, no one stopped me at customs and I left the country. I am worried if there is a possibility I might get arrested on arrival when I visit the UAE next time.
Your legal advice is much appreciated.
Dear Questioner,
If you haven't been issued a fine, it means the police officer decided to just give you a warning first.
And if you haven't been stopped at the borders before exiting the UAE, and haven't committed any other violations (criminal, civil, labor... etc) then your record is clear for entry back to the UAE.
If you wish you can still conduct a check on a possible travel ban/arrest warrant etc before entry.
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